Features

Hollywood actor Paul Newman's daughter Melissa tells Jesse Mulligan what she learnt about her late father from interview transcripts discovered after his death. Audio

Player safety is paramount. Well, that's the intention, anyway, as NZ Rugby  announced the implementation of a new law around tackling, Jamie Wall writes.

Sally Hubbard argues that a monopolized economy works for only a select few, and leave the rest feeling left out and left behind. Audio

An infectious disease expert says the latest research suggesting stress is a major factor causing long Covid makes biological sense, but cautions more studies are needed. Audio

In the final episode of 2022, former Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox joins Mihingarangi Forbes and Shane Te Pou to discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio

On her @depthsofwikipedia blog, Annie Rauwerda compiles some of Wikipedia's more bizarre pages. One such page chronicles the increasing number of Russian oligarchs linked to large energy companies that keep dying in weird ways. Audio

The heroes of the 2006 hit movie Sione’s Wedding return to the screen in new series Duckrockers – not as adults, but as a teenage gang, back where it all began.  Audio

Less than a year on from the buzz and hype of Peter Jackson's eight-hour-long Beatles doco, yet another "new" release from the long-gone band popped up this week.

Jess Fu sits down with Māori Jewish talent Ana Chaya Scotney to discuss her thrilling debut album, Dawn Ocean Swimming and how she creates her singular “high lonesome sound”.

The Detail - Bank profits are set to crack $10 billion - is it too much, or are the banks just an easy target for criticism? Audio

In March this year,  Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance was found 3000 metres under the icy Weddell Sea - 107 years after it sank. The ship, helped by frigid conditions, was in remarkable condition. Audio, Gallery

Spencer Kahu has been farming in the Kaikōura District since he was 14. Now he manages two large properties and for him, sustainability, conservation and gathering kai for the whānau go hand in hand with the business of farming. Audio

Tony Stamp reviews Princess Chelsea’s newest mix of sweet & sour songcraft, classical/ EDM madness from Britain's Jockstrap, and the latest by Canadian producer Daphni. Audio

Christall Lowe's new book celebrates kai, whakapapa and whānau through memory and recipes.  Audio

New Zealand, France, Canada and England are the last teams still standing after the first ever quarterfinals at a women's Rugby World Cup.

Nineteenth century immigrants to New Zealand included some enthusiastic musician / composers. Composer and musicologist Philip Norman says their success rate was a bit hit or miss. Audio

Listen: Blue Smoke looks at a period in the 70s and 80s when – inspired by Elton John, Carole King, or Paul McCartney – the piano-playing songwriter fought back against six strings and three chords. Audio

Last week, pundits and presenters aired excitable opinions about the possibility Jacinda Ardern will quit before the next election.  Audio

With a string of R&B and soul hits, Craig David is one of the most successful artists in UK chart history. Audio

RNZ producer Mahvash Ikram feels a sense of freedom in making the choice to wear a religious head covering.

Local TV documentaries are highlighting some thorny social issues and raising awkward questions about equality in Aotearoa. Audio

A strong company culture founded in Māori values is helping to score Steve Saunders' Tauranga robotics company some big American clients. Audio

WATCH - Sam Rillstone analyses Dwayne Johnson's debut appearance in the superhero genre.

New Zealand pop rockers Mild Orange record a session for us before relocating to London. Video, Audio