Features

Music reporter Yadana Saw Joins Mark and Kara in the studio to discuss the origins of 90s Trip Hop and highlights some of the seminal tracks provided by producers and beatmakers of cinematic chill. Video, Audio

Local albums, international releases, docos and shows - what Tony Stamp is getting amped about in music.

There's still a lot of summer ahead of us to get out and enjoy the bush. RNZ talks to New Zealand's outdoor enthusiasts for advice on the best walks across the motu.

It's one of most challenging things I've ever done, and it literally changed my mind, writes Anusha Bradley.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by unrealistic goals and fitness trends. But you don't need to follow those fads.

Journalist and wheelchair user Olivia Shivas is heading a new magazine, showcasing the lives of Kiwis with disabilities. Video, Audio

Kiwi marathon runner Stefan Ozich is hoping to raise $1 million for men's well-being and make a world record. Audio

Some promising new shows (The Studio, It) and some returning favourites (White Lotus, Black Mirror, Stranger Things).

"People need to know about KiwiSaver being relationship property and act accordingly" an RNZ reader tells money correspondent Susan Edmunds.

As she prepares for the biggest fight of her career, world champion Kiwi boxer Mea Motu is pushing her body to breaking point and badly missing her five kids. Video, Audio

What’s the link between the 19^th century hymn The church’s one foundation and composer Karl Jenkins’ 21^st century work The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace? Find out in this week’s programme of listener requests. Audio

If you have neighbours 9am is an "acceptable" time to kick off, says veteran mower Kurt Steinbauer.

New Zealand ticket holders are legally entitled to a refund if a performance event is cancelled, says Consumer NZ's Chris Schulz.

Dan Slevin loves a good Pope film and Conclave delivers.

In Illinois, steering wheels are compulsory while in Rwanda there's no driving on Sundays. Audio

Queer, Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, and Superman - the flicks we can't wait to see in 2025. Video

This is award-winning Kiwi comedian Melanie Bracewell's first summer away from New Zealand, so she joined RNZ for a virtual NZ roadie. Audio

Is it a coffee conspiracy or do the iced versions of our favourite drinks really cost more to produce?

Two names continue to dominate the annual list.

Korean Gochujang pork belly is popular and people go bonkers for the Big Mac in a pie. But the pie de jour is their beef brisket with jalapeno bacon relish. Audio

According to travel writer Peter Janssen it must be built before 1967, have been continuously serving beer and have some architectural integrity. Audio

For most people one Great Walk is achievement enough, but Romain Groleau had bigger plans. Audio

With the gongs given out and the red carpet rolled up, these are the moments we're still talking about. Audio

"It's a magical place. Taking on the role of a hut ranger also gives me the freedom to travel in the off-season," says  Department of Conservation hut ranger Caleb McDonald,