Features

The Detail - The country's been promised big economic benefits from co-hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup. But do the figures stack up? Audio

It's that time of year again - the district rounds for the NZCT Chamber Music Contest are about to begin! Organiser-in-Chief Bleau Bustenera talks with Bryan Crump about this important event for secondary school music students. Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the latest releases from Jazmine Mary, The Big Fresh Collective and Guardian Singles. Audio

We now know calming music has immediate benefits for infants. Dr Simon Samuel Mehr is exploring its long-term impact on mental health. Audio

There is plenty to do in the garden over winter, says gardening expert Lynda Hallinan. Audio

Power Play - ACT Party leader David Seymour will be patting himself on the back after a sell-out annual conference in central Auckland this weekend.

Monique Fiso serves up gourmet menus featuring muttonbird and kawakawa, has rubbed shoulders with chefs like Gordon Ramsay, and her restaurant has even been recognised in Time magazine. Audio

The ability to resurrect deceased artists in spectral form raises some fascinating ethical questions, writes Justin Matthews.

Country music queen Tami Neilson is joined on stage by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra for this special live performance of songs from the album Kingmaker. Audio

Check out the shows that caught the judges' ears at the NZ Radio Awards.

Analysis - The theme for this year's Samoan Language Week is, "Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity." But what can this mean?

The English actress says viewers of the hit BBC series related to the social challenges of aristocrat-by-marriage Isobel Crawley. Video, Audio

Comfort eating - society tells us - is something to feel guilty about. Medical doctor and food writer Alby Hailes believes otherwise.

Before heading back to Shropshire, Tom Everall is making the most of a relatively hi-tech milking shed in Canterbury. Audio

Horowhenua orchardist Neville Chun is sharing his sour citrus fruit with brewers, distillers and chefs.  Audio

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are a community of queer and trans nuns who support people on the edges of society. Audio, Gallery

Bank of Dave is the real-life story of a man who defied the establishment to create the first new British bank in 150 years. Starring Rory Kinnear, Joel Fry and rock band Def Leppard; could do with less sugar on it writes, Simon Morris. Video, Audio

William Dart features a new album from The Unthanks, titled Sorrows Awake, highlighting the enormous riches to be harvested from the storehouse of British folksong. Audio

It’s Trinity Sunday, celebrating the three persons of God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Audio

Nick Tipping goes back 60 years in time, and checks out albums from 1963. Audio

A colossal Chinese e-commerce site that sells everything from pet toothbrushes to guitar mini amps is now in New Zealand. Audio

Auckland food writer Ashia Ismail-Singer shares her recipes for Carrot Halva with Mascarpone and Frosted Blueberry Chai Loaf. Audio

Californian academic Dorsa Amir recently shared a comforting, science-backed list of things that parents can "worry less about". Audio

Opinion - We're rolling into the Super Rugby Pacific's last regular season round, but while the match-ups are juicy, the focus this week for most fans is where it's been for the past couple of decades: on State Of Origin. Video