Features

Tony Stamp's take on Spanish pop star Rosalía’s third album, a second helping of emotional indie rock from Christchurch’s Mousey and a serving of exotica from 1960 by ‘the first of the hippies’ Eden Ahbez. Audio

The House: A bill by any other name (would be utterly confusing). We decode the naming rules for Parliament's bills and laws. Audio

New Zealand-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow's new album Outsider came out to critical acclaim earlier this month, with IndiePulse Music Magazine rating it as a contender for album of the year. Video, Audio

As the world wrestles with trying to end the Covid-19 pandemic, professor David Hayman is on the hunt for our next pandemic foe. Audio

LISTEN: New episodes of our popular music series are playing on RNZ National's Sunday Night Retro Show. Created by award winning author and music historian Chris Bourke, you can listen to all of 'Blue Smoke' anytime online here.

The unvaccinated received a wave of press over the weekend which they used to campaign for the return of their freedoms. Other groups made vulnerable by Covid were lower down the media's pecking order.

Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters, died last week at 50. He spoke to Charlotte Ryan recently about the band's commitment to fun and the presidential leadership skills of singer Dave Grohl. Audio

New research has shown that wearing shoes inside the house is not only gross, but a real health threat. Audio

It's called heartbreak, but when science writer Florence Williams' marriage of 25 years ended, her sadness and grief had an impact way beyond her heart. Audio

In the late 1970s, film director Jane Campion posed for a series of theatrically camp and comic photos. Audio, Gallery

Demand for woollen carpet is lifting and the new body Wool Impact NZ will help give the industry a further boost. Audio

Cynthia Morahan brought all her energy to making Daybreak a delightful experience for RNZ Concert listeners. We know her voice and companionship will be missed from the early hours of the morning.

Five risk-taking women meet for a conversation about courage. (A highlight of the 2021 WORD Christchurch Festival) Audio

As the government announces the relaxation of Covid restrictions, some businesses are still uncomfortable with the dominant media narrative. Audio

For medical herbalist Rochana Moon, Central Otago is an outdoor medicine cabinet. Audio

Aldous Harding talks about creation, collaboration and her new album Warm Chris. Video, Audio

Sarena Close, working under the moniker of Mousey is one of the brighter young talents on the New Zealand music scene. William Dart checks out her two albums. Audio

Want an animal in your life but not the commitment? Share My Pet is an online platform matching fur babies around Aotearoa with human pals. Audio, Gallery

Journalist Tom Doig and scientist Dave Lowe talk with Kim Hill about how they're responding to the threat of climate change. (A highlight from the 2021 WORD Christchurch Festival) Audio

Gretchen Lowe shares the recipe for a chicken dish that's easy to make and big on flavour.

LISTEN: New episodes of our popular music series are playing on RNZ National's Sunday Night Retro Show. Created by award winning author and music historian Chris Bourke, you can listen to all of 'Blue Smoke' anytime online here.

Explainer - The government is proposing to combine the radio and television broadcasting companies RNZ and TVNZ. What's the plan and what will it cost? Audio

People either love or hate cherimoyas, says Jose van Alphen. She and husband Rich have been growing the large green fruit organically for over 30 years. Audio

This week’s programme includes some communion hymns, there’s a favourite hymn by Quaker John Greenleaf Whittier – Dear Lord and father of mankind – and we continue our series of Psalm 23 settings with one from right here in New Zealand. Audio