Features

Back with a recording of her first live shows in 35 years, art-pop original Kate Bush makes a much anticipated return. Audio

The anointing of Bill English as PM just over 72 hours after John Key’s resignation was a ‘perfectly executed coup’, political commentator Matthew Hooton says. Audio

Enjoy music from Blanche, Nadia Reid, D.Braxton Harris and Mike Henderson, classic tracks from Vince Taylor and Glen Campbell, blues from Memphis Minnie and a live song from Irish legend Rory Gallagher. Audio

David Shearer's early exit would push the taxpayer's by-election bill this term to $3m. Would a snap election save some pain?

Are your hangovers accompanied by crippling anxiety and dread? You may be suffering from 'hangxiety'.

William Dart takes a quick cruise around the Caribbean and samples some calypso, blue beat and reggae delights in New Horizons. Audio

Joseph Parker's parents will be watching closely as their son contends the WBO world heavyweight boxing title this weekend - the first New Zealand fighter to do so. Audio

If you've picked up an Oxford English Dictionary in the last 37 years, the chances are one of the definitions you read was written by John Simpson. Audio

Harko Brown from Kerikeri is a world authority on whakapapa and traditional Māori games or Ngā Taonga Tākaro. Audio, Gallery

Simon Morris looks back on a year that seemed very dependent on remakes and sequels - many of them long after their sell-by date. Video, Audio

Ten years ago New Zealand’s last psychopedic institution, the Kimberley Home north of Wellington closed.

Curtis Mayfield was one of the most important black artists of the past 50 years, Marty Duda takes a look back at the late, great soul man. Audio

Ernie Merrick quit graciously this week but the rupture was a long time coming, writes Paul Thompson.

With three contenders so far vying to be the next Prime Minister, the Wireless takes a look at where they stand on some controversial issues.  

Although summer can be a time of abundance it is also a season that brings with it particular challenges, a gardening guru gives sage advice. Audio

New Zealanders are being warned their Christmas ham could be more of a turkey, with growing concerns about black market meat. Audio

A Kiwi couple have just returned home after having driven an ex-army ambulance across Iceland for three months - they shared their story with Bryan Crump. Audio, Gallery

A new set of street songs from Auckland troubadour Greg Fleming and the Working Poor. Audio

New Zealand musicians collaborated with a world-renowned artist recently on both ancient and modern compositions in a wild ‘science experiment’. Audio, Gallery

Forty years go an invention transformed the movies forever. Dan Slevin of RNZ Widescreen discusses the device that brought cinema to life - the Steadicam. Video, Audio

Podcast – How are illicit drugs made and sold in New Zealand? Why are poorer communities targeted? Who takes the risks? Who makes the money? Audio

Jessie Wong, 23, is taking the fashion industry by storm with her luxury leather accessories brand, Yu Mei. She explains why a good bag should weather its journey with you. Audio, Gallery

Nick Bollinger hitches a ride with a set of American roadsongs with literary leanings from Hiss Golden Messenger. Audio

Some thrive amongst chaos, while others feel threatened by disarray. A new book explores the surprising advantage of mess in creativity. Video, Audio