Features

Sharon Brettkelly explores the gradual shift towards making the New Zealand music industry a safer space for women and gender minorities. Audio

Kristie Amadio was unable to get treatment for her own severe eating disorder in New Zealand. The Christchurch counsellor has founded a new facility that will offer residential care to others like her. Video, Audio

Loading Docs 2022: Seeking joy after a life-threatening diagnosis, a determined father attempts one last adventure with his daughter.

In response to staff shortages, Barry Iddles has convinced senior citizens to come out of retirement and work the room at his seaside restaurant. Audio

Our Changing World - When you first see a sunfish – also known as a mola – your first question might be: how on earth can that thing swim?  Audio

This new Marvel sequel struggles to match the power of 2018's Black Panther without original star Chadwick Boseman. Audio

Around the world, a truce is being called in the long war on drugs. But in Aotearoa, cannabis is still illegal and thousands are convicted every year for low-level drug crimes.

Kathrine Lynch shares recipes for Pita Pizza Melt, Hidden Vege Muffins, Burger Bites and Almond & Apricot Bliss Balls.

 Nashville Babylon's Mark Rogers plays birthday tunes for Booker T Jones and blues legend Hubert Sumlin, has classic soul from Sam Cooke, Wanda Jackson covering Bob Dylan plus ska courtesy of Duke Reid. Audio

A sweet gesture by his four-year-old daughter was the catalyst for Shaan Caskey to write Daddy Needs to Sleep Today Audio

Documentary-maker David Farrier tackles his toughest and longest assignment yet in the engrossing new film Mister Organ. Video, Audio

New Zealand's most successful record producer of the late 70s was only active for five years. He had hits with Hello Sailor, Th' Dudes, Golden Harvest, and Patsy Riggir. Then he left the industry he had helped modernize. Audio

Eli Matthewson and Chris Parker joined Mixtape to talk their favourite songs and their newest collaboration, a 6-part documentary series called Chris and Eli's Porn Revolution.  Video, Audio

Since billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the helm, the social media platform Twitter has been all a-flutter. As a growing number of former tweeters move to social network Mastodon, we find out how it works. Audio

A move to bar US citizenship to American Samoans is being seen is as another blow to the territory and its people. But as Finau Fonua reports, many people are happy with the status quo.

"Soulful magic" is how Ralph Macchio describes his partnership with fellow actor Pat Morita in the cult 1984 film The Karate Kid.  Audio

WATCH - Jess Fu goes deep with hip-hop artist Phodiso Dintwe who moved here from Botswana at 15.

Former prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has cautioned New Zealand politicians about the difficulty of maintaining public confidence amid disinformation. Audio

Acclaimed writer Dame Fiona Kidman reflects on her life-long love of the written word in the annual Read NZ talk. Audio

The school's principal Ross Preece tells Lisa Owen the decision was made after 12 months of research into the impact of phones on campus. Video, Audio

Mediawatch - Amid a barrage of criticism from across the political spectrum, Elon Musk reached for a defence beloved by editors and journalists.  Audio

If you're interested in keeping healthy, happy chickens in the yard, Andrea Graves has written a handbook to help you along the way. Audio

Charlotte Ryan speaks with Adam Duritz, about his friendship with other musicians, his loyalty to NZ and cutting off his 30 year old dreadlocks. Video, Audio

In a world of fast fashion and cheap appliances, a group of repairers is urging people to think twice before tossing things into the landfill. Audio