Features

Taking a swig from an unmarked bottle is never a good idea.  For Weber the personal consequences were horrific.  Professionally, they could have changed the future direction of German opera. Audio

The world's first virtual reality operation was streamed live from London recently to an audience in the tens of thousands in 140 countries. Video, Audio

Bands in 1980s Dunedin took the anger of British punk and melded it with a Kiwi-DIY aesthetic to create the ‘Dunedin’ sound – the sound of ‘making do’. Audio

Respected soul singer Sharon Jones has lost her battle with cancer, aged 60. She last spoke to RNZ in 2014. Audio

The internet, oft-maligned, has ushered a new era in human creativity, argues David Gauntlett, allowing the like-minded to foster niche, but nourishing, online communities.  Video, Audio

For someone whose first words were purportedly "Donald Duck", Dylan Horrocks has done very well in directing his keen interest into a career. Audio, Gallery

Judges of the NZ Music Awards could benefit from Hollie Fullbrook's advice to the audience, says Ellen Falconer.

Fruit growing roots run deep in the Gilchrist family – with Jack joining forces with his grandad John to become a fifth-generation orchardist in Central Otago. Audio

Four euphonium players, from three generations, working in two countries, making one very large contribution to brass banding. Brilliant Brass profiles the Childs family. Audio

Transgender woman Stacey Kerapa is featured in the upcoming book Takatāpui – A Place of Standing, which explores the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Māori. Audio

This week, the All Blacks seek revenge in Dublin, we find out what makes Steve Hansen tick and the Kiwis prepare to put their Four Nations title on the line. Audio

After a marathon two year process and early success with an EP nominated for the Taite Music prize, there is an album. Miles Calder & The Rumours play live in the RNZ studio. Audio

Much-loved singer songwriter Bic Runga has just been inducted to the NZ Music Hall Of Fame, and has a new album out. She presents songs close to her heart for The Mixtape. Audio

Aaradhna rocked the Tuis last night with her comments about racism and the Urban/Hip hop Award. But will it change anything?

Aaradhna surprised the crowd at last night's Vodafone Music Awards by refusing to accept a Tui for Best Urban/Hip Hop Artist because of its racial implications. Audio

Simon Morton takes a trip by mountain bike along State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura to see how locals and visitors are coping with the aftermath of the 14 November quake. Audio, Gallery

Nelson duo Broods make a major impact at last night's NZ Music Awards... taking out five Tuis, beating their haul last year by one. Video, Audio

How do you keep a child informed about disaster risk while protecting them from incessant talk of threat? Psychologist Sarb Johal has tips. Audio

Kaikoura man Gary Melville spent most of yesterday slow cooking a roast lamb on his garden lawn. Video

DOC has reached an agreement with people opposed to 1080 which could see future poison drops in the Mt Taranaki area canned. Audio

In the aftermath of Monday’s huge quake, images have emerged of disorientated crayfish, uplifted reefs, dying paua and stranded seaweed in Kaikoura. Audio, Gallery

The idea there is an upside to natural disasters is ‘a figment of our imagination’, economist Shamubeel Eaqub says. Audio

The Altamont Festival in 1969 was the dark counterpoint the 'peace and love' vibe of Woodstock. A new book delves into the chaos behind the scenes. Video, Audio

A new stage show pays tribute to New Zealand's favourite TV chefs of the '80s – Hudson and Halls. Audio