Features

Emerging NZ filmmakers explore the theme of sustainability in six short films.

Mosque attack survivor Farid Ahmed has been awarded a NZ Order of Merit. He spoke about his wife Husna, who was killed in the attacks, at last year's Word Christchurch Festival. Audio

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Mahy's award-winning young adult novel about a beautiful Christchurch teenager was described as "a brilliant romance" by Kirkus Reviews.

Meet the canine companions bringing smiles to the halls of power.

These comedy legends joined us in a year we all needed some laughs.

We’re continuing our Summer Requests programmes in Hymns on Sunday, and this week you can hear wedding hymns, a 20^th century classic and a rousing rendition of For all the saints. Audio

Victoria and seven-year-old Emilie are walking the Te Araroa Trail together as part of Victoria's healing from a breakdown. Video, Audio, Gallery

This week Nick looks at some of the many jazz standards written by the dynamic duo of George and Ira Gershwin, including Fascinating Rhythm, But Not For Me, and Embraceable You.

Justine Murray presents highlights from RNZ's weekly programme dedicated to Māori practices and values - including a chat with pioneering organic farmer Maanu Paul. Audio

The 28-year-old Christchurch swimmer is New Zealand's most decorated Paralympian.

Journalist Adam Dudding reflects on his brilliant, eccentric and at times cruel father Robin in this award-winning memoir.

New Zealand pop star Benee is getting excited about 2022, when she'll launch a world tour with ten shows in Aotearoa. Video, Audio

Our pick of RNZ stories about family connections and journeys.

hear some of the most popular film sound tracks in movie history played live by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra including work from Harry Potter, Rocky, Mission Impossible, and more.

The live version of 'Wavy' by Kenyan-Kiwi musician Muroki was RNZ's most-watched music video of 2021. Video, Audio

Cousins and Coming Home in the Dark are two of the Kiwi films that made Ali's list. Video, Audio

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In his debut novel, Wellington writer Eamonn Marra surveys depression, unemployment and cam sex with dignity and stoicism. 

Last week, Terry and Abbey Delore flew from Bluff to Auckland in one epic 14-hour day. They'll attempt the glide from Auckland to Cape Reinga next month. Audio

A range of short documentaries about growth, change and justice in Aotearoa.

Online content creators chat about what they do and why.

Truck driver Morgan MacAllister-Robb Morgan has chauffeured around 200 pets to their new homes on his Christchurch-to-Palmerston North route. Audio

Best of 2021 - Discover the stories behind some of Aotearoa's most influential hip hop tracks, including OMC's 'How Bizarre' and JessB's 'Set It Off'.

Wellington software developer Rose Lu writes about the abuse she faced as a child of Chinese immigrants in her debut essay collection.

Tips for relieving red, itchy skin from a cosmetic chemist.