Features

Percussionists are usually found at the back of the orchestra, but Jeremy Fitzsimons is moving to the front for John Psathas' double concerto 'View From Olympus', with pianist Michael Houstoun and Orchestra Wellington. Audio

English broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson and his youngest son Mike reflect on the fathers they had, the fathers they were, and the fathers they are trying to become. Audio

Watching a great white shark stalk a crew member off he coast of Stewart island during filming for a documentary was among the most scary incidents marine film-maker Clarke Gayford witnessed. Audio

Farmers who use a technique called regenerative agriculture, or RA, swear by it. However many scientists, consultants and farmers worry it's a way of reinventing the wheel. Audio

Mediawatch asks if the prospect of news as a social enterprise an idea whose time has come? South Island online outfit Crux now wants its local audience to take ownership. Video, Audio

Good weather is probably the most impact factor for a trip into the wilderness with children, says keen tramper and father of three Jamie Stewart. Check that forecast! Audio, Gallery

Spectacular, moody, historic or spiritual, New Zealand has many 'special places' that have inspired our composers.

Sarah's picks include One Lane Bridge, I May Destroy You, Homecoming and The Baby-Sitter's Club. Audio

William Dart catches up with two local releases: Jonathan Bree's After the Curtains Close and Sneaky Feelings' The Mercury Moment. Audio

Burrata is a white cheese with a soft creamy centre which makes a very special summer starter, says chef Julie Biuso.

Maretta Brown was one of the successful entrants in this year's Stand Up Stand Out music competition. She chats to Jesse Mulligan and plays an original song. Video, Audio

In 1943, while many New Zealanders were away fighting in the war, 18-year-old Marie Storey (nee Nixon) made the decision to join the police force and she was part of the third intake of women to do so. Audio

The award-winning Modern Māori Quartet are back to entertain us with their stories and their terrific music. Audio

New Zealanders Monica Page and T De Silva quit their Sydney-based jobs last July with a plan to travel the world for three years. Audio

We're marking the First Sunday in Advent with some great seasonal hymns, including 'O come, Emmanuel' and 'Come, thou long-expected Jesus'. Audio

Raglan-born musician Anna Coddington plays a track from her new album Beams.

Analysis - Finance Minister Grant Robertson asks for Reserve Bank help to deal with the housing crisis, Oranga Tamariki chief executive says she won't quit, Māori Party MPs walk out on day one, and should MPs wear ties?

Lawnmowers, cicadas and Bryan Waddle's cricket commentary are sounds synonymous with summer in New Zealand.

When Parliament elected Trevor Mallard to be Speaker again one of the first things he did was leave the building. Audio

Who would have thought so much could ride on an All Blacks Test against Argentina? Audio

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor has copped criticism from all ends of the political spectrum and the media recently because of the continued inflation of house prices during a recession – but is that criticism justified?  Audio

Amalia Hall leads Orchestra Wellington in Mozart's 'Linz Symphony'.

Once in a while a film comes along that’s so extraordinary, so off the beaten track that you can only marvel that it got made at all. Video, Audio

Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne talks to RNZ Music's Tony Stamp about his new film American Utopia. Directed by Spike Lee, it captures the original Broadway play, featuring songs from Byrne's entire career.