Features

The Qatar FIFA World Cup has been surrounded by controversy around worker's rights, same-sex relationships and allegations of corruption. RNZ is here to clear it all up.

A former drug lord is combining with a controversial private prison to tackle the "runaway train" of gangs behind bars. There have been many doubters, but now, they're outnumbered by supporters. 

Tony Stamp catches up on four local album releases from around the country. Audio

Watch: KaHana shares the story of his upbringing and reflects on love and loss in the latest instalment of Whānau 2021.

The late musician and artist Hamish Kilgour was a founding member of The Clean alongside his brother David. The pair were early contributors to Flying Nun Records, creating an enduring impact on music here and internationally. Video, Audio

Some say is like watching paint dry, others say it will change your life. This month Jeanne Dielman, 23 Commerce Quay, 1080 Brussels was voted the greatest film of all time. Video, Audio

Hear a brand new Christmas track from a very talented singer who is just 12 years old! Performer Jaya featured at this year's Christmas In The Park in Auckland. Video, Audio

Artificial intelligence continues to seep into our daily lives, but what are the ethical implications of it? Audio

Mediawatch - Why has our biggest national news publisher just rejigged its local newsrooms to have fewer regional reporters? Audio

More New Zealanders are getting free medicine that may help prevent serious sickness from Covid-19 but it is not available, or right, for everyone.

There are many different theories about what causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterologist Dr Brennan Spiegel wonders if gravity has a part to play. Audio

A former advisor to President Clinton and a professor of economic history at Berkeley, Brad DeLong’s magnum opus Slouching Towards Utopia is a 150-year history of the creation of the modern world. Audio

Jamie Wall on how his faith in the Black Ferns was restored following last year's disastrous European tour.

New Zealand media players have aired angst about the upcoming RNZ/TVNZ merger, but the opportunities it represents have barely been addressed.  Audio

After a promising rugby league career and a prison sentence, Jaye Pukepuke now runs the youth education programme Bros for Change. Video, Audio

It's that time again when William Dart looks back over the year and considers some of the fine music that, for one reason or another, didn't get played ... songs by David Byrne & Yo La Tengo, Nico Muhly, Money Mark, Tommy McLain, and Let's Eat Grandma. Audio

Country Life joins Oxford farmers Alistair and Genna Bird as they begin 'crutching' a mob of woolly sheep. Audio

Chef Sam Mannering shares a recipe from his latest book Food Worth Making Volume II.

Soil consultant Ian Moore is hanging up his workboots to spend more time nurturing natives on his hill block near Whanganui. Video, Audio

Actor Karen O Leary tells us about her connection with a piece of classical music originally written for children. Audio

The National Party is still on track to win next year's general election,

Rejoice! It's Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete is 'rejoice' in Latin). Hymns include Tell out my soul, the Pohutukawa Carol and an arrangement of The First Nowell for brass band. Video, Audio

Did you know that 25% of house fires start in the kitchen? Fire and Emergency NZ has a new collection of recipes to help intoxicated people stay off the stove. Video, Audio

Nick Tipping takes a look at vocal jazz ensembles, including the Boswell Sisters, Take 6 and Manhattan Transfer. Audio