Features

Die tote Stadt (The Dead City) is a rarely-performed story of obsession and grief. Frances Moore is Stage Director for this 'opera in concert' performance of Erich Korngold's work. Audio

NZ violinist Benjamin Morrison returns from Vienna to perform with the APO in a dynamic performance of Brahms and Schubert conducted by Giordano Bellincampi.

Do you tip your used coffee grounds into your compost bin or directly into your garden, thinking that you're doing it a favour?  Audio

The 76-year-old legend treated his fans to a masterclass in song and stage craft, with a setlist that never stopped delivering classic pop moments in the last UK show of his farewell tour.

Want great skin? Stop spending money on stuff you don't need and leave it alone, says one of New Zealand’s top dermatologists. Audio

'Ease up and take one step at a time' is one piece of advice to farmers and growers suffering after calamitous weather this year. Audio

A Pacific language researcher says there is a race against time to document indigenous creole languages in Melanesia before they evolve or die out. Audio

The "market fundamentalism" that has come to dominate American politics was bankrolled by American business for decades, a new book argues. Audio

Musician Troy Kingi talked with Sunday Morning about his documentary Our Other Islands, in which he explores, dives, eats and chats his way across Aotearoa's spectacular smaller islands. Video, Audio

There's nothing more irresistible than the smell of a freshly baked pie. Just ask Wendy Morgan, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef who pretty much grew up in a Canterbury pie shop. Audio

British band Idles are returning to play in New Zealand following a sold-out tour. Idles frontman Joe Talbot spoke to Music 101's Charlotte Ryan from America about life, grief, trauma and how to reclaim joy from those experiences.  Audio

New Caledonian Joe Xulue, the first person of Kanak heritage to graduate from Harvard University in the US, says his accomplishment is collective because it sets an example to fellow Kanaks.

A book of 108 elaborate themed cakes has been sparking sugary fantasies for three generations of kids, but the author doesn't recommend would-be bakers attempt the tip truck cake. Audio, Gallery

Mediawatch: A news story revealing that ethnicity is factored into Auckland-region surgery waiting lists sparked strong reactions - but it turned out to be nothing new. Video, Audio

Loren Gibbs tells Country Life about trading in the heat of the kitchen for digging in the dirt and raw milk production in the Bay of Plenty. Audio

American writer Judy Blume reflects on why her gentle, honest books have been a lifeline for young readers. Video, Audio

Former All Black Carl Hayman is speaking up about the dangers of concussion in the hope others won't have to endure degenerative brain injury. Video, Audio

WATCH - The casual approach of Christchurch restaurant Afghan (aka the AFG) seems part of its winning recipe. Video, Audio

Picton man Ronald Ragen says it's a "buzz" to share Dogalong with Kiwi pet-owners. Audio

This is Wheel Life - Soph goes on a first date while Indy takes a nap in the car. Some may think painting on a first date is a bold move for someone with no hand function, but we think you’ll change your mind.

Film festivals are a great opportunity to get outside your viewing comfort zone, writes Nik Dirga.

William Dart treats our ears to some singular and sometimes downright snazzy sounds - all taken from recent local releases featuring Pickle Darling, Maxine Funke, Extra Virgin Orchestra, Finn Andrews and the Veils along with the irresistibly danceable Geoff Ong. Audio

The Auckland-based Handel Quire gets this week’s programme off to a great start with Isaac Watts’ hymn Lord of the worlds above. Audio

Tony Stamp reviews a new album from Ōtautahi bedroom-pop musician Lukas Mayo on The Sampler. Audio