Features

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

Solid support from parents and peers is no match for the ‘sugar satisfaction’ lure of the internet for teenagers, a new study says. Audio

“What I love most about playing music," says jazz pianist and composer Norman Meehan, "is that you do it with people. And it seems to me that together, more happens. The sum of the parts eclipses what the individuals could possibly contribute.” Audio

Tony Stamp checks out new releases from indie-pop star Grace Ives, hip-hop producer Julmud and hip-hop artist Oddisee. Audio

Inside Out - Jazz musicians have long been attracted to Burt Bacharach's music, for both its melodies and its hidden complexity. Nick Tipping checks out nine jazz versions of his tunes. Audio

As Cyclone Gabrielle bore down on Aotearoa, radio hosts on Newstalk ZB played down the danger. Audio

LISTEN: To a musical highlight of the 2020 New Zealand Festival in Wellington, The Netherlands Chamber Choir, led by one of today’s most sought-after choral conductors Peter Dijkstra.

Orchestras Central provides orchestral opportunities for players at all levels throughout Waikato. Chief Executive Catherine Gibson explains how the Trust works. Audio

As both a solo artist and member of The Police, Sting has sold more than 100 million albums – and snared 17 Grammys - in a career that's spanned more than four decades, He's touring New Zealand later this month. Audio

Finding the way forward for professional women's rugby is "not as easy" as for male players, says NZ Rugby Women's Hannah Porter.

Sports Call - Don't blame Tim Southee if his winning percentage as New Zealand Test captain ends up among the worst in the team's history, writes Ben Strang.

Mediawatch - Aotearoa's national resilience came to the fore in media coverage of this week's cyclone emergency. Video, Audio

Much of the destructive 'slash' triggered by Cyclone Gabrielle is the result of pine trees being planted and harvested on erosion-prone land, writes Mark Bloomberg.

People were in tears as they described their harrowing experiences to Checkpoint – and then in tears again speaking of the aroha they'd received at Flaxmere's evacuation entre.

William Dart offers words to ponder and sounds to intrigue with new releases from our own Kimbra and American singer José James tributing Erykah Badu. Audio

Mark Eman provides the hardworking staff at his Waikato turf company with financial literacy lessons, te reo Māori lessons and sponsored education. Audio

''There is a feeling of respect for everybody who does something for others ... and everyone is trying to get involved in activities that are useful to the society," Audio

Fair Game - James Nokise explores the political disparities that affect the performance of Pasifika rugby nations. Audio

Young farmer Ryan Cockburn is changing the landscape on his grandparents' 250-hectare Canterbury farm. Audio