Features

A new sound recording facility is set to make Wellington's Town Hall the centre piece of the country's film industry and classical music scene.

Taking shots at other rappers wasn't Rami Even-Evsh - aka Kosha Dillz' style. But when Kanye West (now known as Ye) made repeated anti-Semitic outbursts, the Jewish hip hop artist rhymed back. Audio

Dealing with the trauma of taking part in the recovery operation of the Erebus disaster was difficult, as there was no darkness to soothe the eyes and the mind, Polar and mountain photographer Colin Monteath says. Audio, Gallery

Analysis - Three weeks on from the Netball World Cup, Bridget Tunnicliffe examines why the Australian Diamonds have won 12 titles, and the Silver Ferns five.

The Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth has unveiled a new work from Len Lye; Storm comprises three pieces - two never before seen in this country - and has only ever been exhibited once before in New York during the 1960s. Audio

Brighton producer K-Lone is particularly playful on his ear-tickling second album, writes Tony Stamp. Audio

Hear three of maestro JS Bach’s great works, alongside pieces by his sons Wilhelm and Carl. Both were heavily influenced by their father, but also pushed the boundaries of what baroque music could achieve.

Mediawatch - It’s meant to be clear what’s advertising and what isn't, but 'sponsored content' and 'native advertising' blurred that line a long time ago. Audio

Weeks of tending calves while milking cows for colostrum make calving season a "full-on" time, says Morrinsville farmer Peter Le Heron. Audio

"Porn is a topic that brings together so many difficult feelings and quite complicated and thorny ethical dilemmas that the response can really be to turn away from it." Audio

Self-taught botanist Jon Colyer hopes other West Coasters will join him in planting edible perennials. Audio

A loving whānau enjoys getting on each other's nerves in this new comedy series produced for TAHI.

Auckland rockers Summer Thieves perform tracks from their new album Cigarettes in Space.  Video, Audio

WATCH - Young Auckland actor Lily Mae Ivatt-Oakley, who has Down's syndrome, stars in the inclusive theatre production Spark. Video, Audio

Three generations of the Fawcett family have produced competitive woodchopping axes from their small factory in Masterton. Video, Audio

Anohni of Anohni and the Johnsons is picking up her career on a new label, with a new vehemence. William Dart listens through her career and her latest album. Audio

Hubert Parry's familiar tune 'Jerusalem' begins this week's programme, paired with words by choir director and artist, Arthur Grimshaw: Sing to the Lord a new song. Audio

The Fahey family navigate grief, conflict and personal struggles in RNZ's new comedy-drama series.

This November, a collection of short films depicting the reality of mental health struggles will screen around the country. Audio

Growing up, 23-year-old Dua Asim didn't see images of women in the wilderness wearing headscarves. Now over 125,000 people follow her outdoor adventures. Audio

Cross a scroll with a muffin and you get a sweet warm handful of goodness.

We can't control life's ups and downs but we can work on being open and flexible as we navigate them, says psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. Audio

Scottish writer David Keenan chats to Kathryn Ryan about his ecstatic novels and punk leanings. Audio

Caucus - A new 1News Verian poll shows it is an uphill battle for the centre-left bloc, while ACT starts to feel the pressure of wanting to be treated like a big party. Does it risk blowing up like a Guy Fawkes night firework?  Video, Audio