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Irish singer Julie Dawson goes synth-pop and local slowcore band Soda Boyz take the scenic route.

The greatest threat to humanity is not artificial intelligence, says British comedian Ben Elton - it's our own authentic stupidity. Audio

Deva Mahal tells Charlotte Ryan how performing at WOW inspired her upcoming show at the Wellington Fringe Festival. Video, Audio

Marvel's latest offering is Captain America's fourth cinematic outing. Does it fly or fall?

This week’s programme includes hymns that are based on or reference Psalm 150. “Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary, praise him in his mighty heavens.” Audio

Guitarist Declan Mehrtens tells Charlotte Ryan why playing in Aotearoa is one of his biggest dreams come true. Video, Audio

We know hunger can impact young minds but inadequate hydration can play a big role, too.

Thousands attended the opening day of the Auckland Lantern Festival at Manukau Sports Bowl on Thursday.

How do the parents of aspiring junior influencers keep them safe?

Listen to Corrella perform their hit 'Blue Eyed Māori' plus tracks from the new album Skeletons and a special Doobie Brothers cover, Video, Audio

The council has found individuals selling cotoneaster, buddleia and an invasive succulent known as pig's ear. A commercial nursery was also found selling a variety of a wilding pine. Audio

Police blame alcohol and violence on a widespread crackdown. But organisers say that's "misinformation".

Adrian Mann, builder of the world's longest piano, talks to Bryan Crump about growing his piano business. Video, Audio

But underneath all the warm fuzzies and grand gestures, do rom-coms hide a dark truth? Could these lovey-dovey films impact people's actual views of romance and set unrealistic expectations for relationships in real life?

At Mt Eden Prison, Te Manga Herewini's life hit rock bottom as tumours spread in his body. That's when he decided to change things around. Audio

"I base [the pie] on the season and the vibe and the mood of people," explains pie professional, Joe Player, who has come up with over 1500 varieties. Audio

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a reintroduction to the character we've loved for decades - and a fitting goodbye. Video

Why is being a tradwife growing in popularity, and how has it become so marketable?

If Curtis Crawford has his way, a South Island movie theatre has a sequel up its sleeve. Audio

Netflix is purporting to tell a dramatised story of wellness scammer Belle Gibson in their new series, but it stops short of showing the messy legal fallout after her professional implosion. Video

A bid from overseas has nabbed a first edition Harry Potter book being sold in Auckland. Audio

Ian Walsh didn't let a high-speed collision with a traffic light ruin his determination to finish the race. Audio

Pianist Haochen Zhang talks with RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump ahead of his New Zealand debut, playing Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia. Video, Audio

Is it okay to give them a day off if they are just feeling tired?