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At The Movies - Simon Morris looks back on 2024, still wondering what happened after Barbie and Oppenheimer changed the rules last year.

It was built as a secret passageway for the elite of Florence to pass undetected, far from the regular citizens.

Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson describes his work as using "the medium of people".

Combining classic pop influences with a DIY sensibility learned from Chris Knox, Auckland band Goodshirt's album from 2000 lives up to its name, writes Nick Bollinger.

Tim Dodd presents a special edition paying tribute to the man who has hosted the programme for 45 years, William Dart. We hear from artists, producers and fellow critics who speak about William's unique contribution to music and radio in Aotearoa. Audio

Although he's currently suing OpenAI for theft, David Baldacci doesn't want to fuel fears about technology. Audio

A dazzling selection of Christmas carols and favourites with instruments of silver and gold, performed by brass and percussion of NZSO conducted by Brian Buerkle. Audio

Waikato sisters Lylah and Riley Wood's rodeo skills have taken them to the US with a national youth team this year.

Here's what the music brains of RNZ came up with for the perfect summer roadie playlist. Video

"This story in particular, it really kind of humanised him for me and made him a far more interesting character than I think he's normally portrayed," says University of Winchester's Brian Thornton. Audio

The foodie-farmer is throwing a more "relaxed" Christmas party this year, with just a 20-odd guestlist. Audio

To wrap up the year, the Music 101 team have gathered some of the great chats of 2024.  Audio

Ahead of her 'Joan As Police Woman' shows in New Zealand next May 2025, Joan Wasser jumps on the phone from Brooklyn to talk about how songwriting helped make sense of falling in love on new album. Audio

A new book offers a practical guide to singing in the shower. It plunges into questions ranging from ‘Why do I sound so good in my shower?’ to ‘How can singing in the shower help me overcome anxiety? Audio

"We wanted to leave the big city and all the stresses associated with the big city behind," Jeanette Woerner told Country Life.

"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.

A pretty jar of Kelly Gibney's Asian-inspired seasoning could serve as an edible Christmas gift that won't break the bank.

Every summer, Andrew McAllister sells up to 4,000 Christmas trees from his Rangiora farm.

Tim Dodd presents a special edition of New Horizons to pay tribute to the man who has hosted the programme for 45 years, William Dart. We hear from artists, producers and fellow critics who speak about William's unique contribution to music and radio in Aotearoa. Audio

Do you have so-called friends who lash out, relish your pain or minimise your struggles? Audio

Kiwis share their Christmas wishes on What's Your Story.

"Keep in that middle range of as close to 50 percent [charged] as you can" - Nick Gelling of Consumer NZ.

Julie Biuso shares the recipe for a "scrumptious beyond belief" lamb dish to wow your dinner guests.

"The fate of physical bookstores has been ruthlessly shaped by the pressures of our time" - former bookseller Hua Fang.