Features

After close to two decades of negotiations, an historic United Nations ocean treaty has been agreed to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. Audio

An expert on Melanesian politics believes recent developments signal the end of former prime minister Frank Bainimarama's political career. Audio

Marine invasive species are an ecological and economic threat to Pacific nations, the founder of a New Zealand-based ocean conservation and science organisation says.  

Like Easter, Christmas and tax time, feijoa season seems to start earlier every year. Here's how to make the most of those first precious fruit.

The 55th National Concerto Competition took place over the weekend, featuring three of New Zealand's best pianists under the age of 25. Congratulations to the winner Yuzhang Wu, a year 12 school student from Auckland.

Watch - Duality is a raw look at Māori with mixed-whakapapa who are on a journey to find their identity.

The House - Parliament has a charming tendency to gift people with very odd job titles, like Shadow Leader of the House. Michael Woodhouse outlines what the job entails (and it's neither shade nor homes). Audio

Opinion - The Blues men's and women's teams both played their parts in two very dramatic games of Super Rugby over the weekend, but coming out on the wrong side of both results will sting, Jamie Wall writes. Video

WATCH - Dallas Tamaira shows us around his coastal home and talks about the new life he's created there. Video, Audio

Podcasters and real-life friends Jacqui Maguire and Antonia Prebble give practical advice about everyday "life issues" in their new show. Audio

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins won plaudits for his latest policy bonfire - but a poll released hours after his announcement shows voters want more climate action, not less. Audio

Kat's Māori-inspired clothing label MANAAKI is hitting the mark with international fashionistas. Audio, Gallery

James McNamee has transformed part of his family sheep farm into a commercial hop-growing operation. Audio

William Dart looks back nostalgically 30 years to a Flying Nun compilation of women's music, Shrew'd, and casts an eye over the latest selection of New Tracks from NZ On Air. Audio

You don't have to have a "big life-threatening problem" to seek the support of a skilled counsellor, says NZ Counsellors Association president Sarah Maindonald. Audio

Veteran King Country bag-makers Dan and Chris Hickman have been making a range of colourful bags for 50 years. Audio

What are parents or caregivers to do when there's not much left in the tank? Not being too hard on yourself is a good start, says clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo. Audio

Broker is the latest from Japanese writer-director Kore-eda Hirokazu (Shoplifters), in which a South Korean adoption scam takes an unexpected turn. Video, Audio

A Gisborne environmentalist who has spent 20 years trying to improve the state of a local river says her efforts have been decimated by the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.

This week we’ve communion hymns, a psalm from the Scottish Psalter, and some hymns from writers who are proof that age is no barrier to trying something new. Audio

Fruity, zesty, chocolatey or glazed... it's time to crown New Zealand's best hot cross buns.

All Black Finlay Christie believes knowing his own strengths and limitations is the key to his rise, writes Joe Porter.

The Auckland mum and founder of curry paste company Dolly Mumma shares tips for budget-friendly school lunches that kids will eat. Audio

We need to understand the biological origins of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating to develop effective treatments, says psychology professor Dr Cynthia Bulik. Audio