Features

New Zealand biographer Joanne Drayton tells her own modern love story in a new memoir The Queen's Wife. Audio

Composer and taonga pūoro musician Ruby Solly talks about her work for taonga pūoro and orchestra that will premiere at the 2023 Auckland Arts Festival. Audio

One farmer says his farm got "smoked" but it will be a chance to build back in a more environmentally sustainable way.

After a noisy night-time entrance through the cat flap, a fledgling owl has settled into Rory Foley's lounge. Video, Audio

Women Talking is inspired by a true, confronting story set in a reclusive religious community. Directed by Sarah Olley it is a brilliant piece of ensemble acting, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio

Our Changing World - Last week, a research trip to a remote island overlapped with one of the worst weather disasters in New Zealand history. Audio

The Soundtrack of Baz Luhrman's Moulin Rouge kicks off the Hamilton Arts Festival. We talk with two of the opera singers performing in the show. Audio

At just 22, New Zealand actor Thomasin McKenzie has built up a seriously impressive CV, starring in Leave No Trace, The King, Jojo Rabbit and Last Night in Soho. She joined Jesse Mulligan to talk about some of her favourite things. Audio

Sleep training benefits parents more than babies and people should be wary of adopting rigid routines, according to neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis. Audio

Escape to the Chateau has been a huge hit on UK television since it first aired in 2016. It charts the story of Dick and Angel Strawbridge who bought a ruined château in France and then embark on a massive project to restore it. Video, Audio

Marvel Comics' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a mouthful to say. But is it a challenge to watch too? Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer take an eye-watering trip into the 'Quantum Realm'. Video, Audio

Two extreme and deadly weather events within the first two months of 2023 have brought the consequences of climate change into sharp focus, Alex Lo and Faith Chan write.

In new podcast Fair Game, Talei Anderson and co-hosts discuss factors holding back Pacific rugby from reaching its potential - in this first person account she tells her side.

Widescreen - After several years of disrupted scheduling, New Zealand’s film societies are back next week with 2023 programmes that are sure to be a feast for movie lovers of all stripes, reports Dan Slevin.

Legendary dub reggae producer Mad Professor (aka Neil Fraser) tells Kim Hill it was a Kiwi friend who encouraged him to perform onstage for the first time. Video, Audio

Labour MP Kiritapu Allan, former politician Tau Henare and political commentator Lara Greaves join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss forestry on the East Coast in the aftermath of  Cyclone Gabrielle and Chris Hipkins' performance as PM. Video, Audio

The destruction is still everywhere to see from the night the river swallowed half a town, writes Jamie Tahana.

Fair Game - Pasifika women who want to play rugby are fighting for scarcer resources than their male counterparts. Audio

Traditional navigation knowledge could be hidden in stories and songs, and a Cook Islands master navigator is hoping to unearth them. Audio

Auckland singer-songwriter Hollie Fullbrook takes inspiration from her local beach on the upcoming Tiny Ruins album Ceremony. Video, Audio

Even though many New Zealanders think health and life insurance policies are a "major rip-off", the managing director of Partners Life strongly believes she is doing good. Audio

Lucy Corry shares a simple method for a single serving of crepes.

Burnout – a stress-based condition related to overwork – is too often misunderstood and disregarded, says Australian psychiatrist Gordon Parker. Audio

Composer & percussionist Gareth Farr picks his favourite songs. Gareth is one of New Zealand's most prestigious composers. His music has been performed by the NZSO and the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Audio