Features

Meryl Streep plays a writer who takes her oldest friends sailing across the Atlantic in Steven Soderbergh's latest film. Video, Audio

A new pilot programme is supporting women interested in construction jobs and employers who want to hire them. Video, Audio

Wellington goldsmith artist Dorthe Kristensen says a large part of bespoke jewellery-making is listening closely to her client's personal stories. Audio, Gallery

Angler Dougal Rillstone joined surfer and fellow writer Derek Morrison for a conversation about the wild places of Aotearoa at this year's Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival. Audio

Mediawatch - When a terrorist struck on Friday, the media were confronted with shocking reports and images - but also thorny questions about what happened and why - and how much they could reveal.  Audio

A group of innovative Mackenzie College students have developed a watering trough cover that stops freeze. Audio

Tang, Spice, Crunch author Shehnaz Hussain shares recipes for Sundal (a chickpea and coconut snack) and Chilli and Orange-infused Dark Chocolate Tart. Audio

When lockdown set in, the Queen Mary Maternity Ward began running short of beanies and booties. After putting out an urgent call for newly knitted garments, the Dunedin Hospital has been inundated. Audio

William Dart in lockdown finds personal salvation in a number of live recordings: Louis Baker, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell and Of Montreal. And he ends with a tribute to the heartbeat of The Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts. Audio

Tony Stamp is impressed by Halsey’s mix of pop and industrial, luxuriates in new soundscapes courtesy of Fat Freddy’s Drop, and swings his hips to Berlin-based band No Romance. Audio

In times of uncertainty, it can feel good to wrap yourself up in something cosy and familiar. For Dan Slevin, that's the '80s baseball movie Field of Dreams. Video, Audio

Andrew Dalziel is taking advantage of the Capital's relative quiet to record native birds at Polhill Reserve. Audio

Loading Docs 2021: The hunt for an elusive fish in New Zealand’s disappearing kelp forests sends two marine scientists on a deep dive.

This great slice keeps for weeks in the fridge and is so rich you only need a very small piece, says chef Annabelle White.

The venom of an angry bee is more powerful than that of a docile one, according to new research by Australia's Curtin University. Audio

Former host Karyn Hay and former producer Peter Blake chat with Jesse Mulligan about the cultural impact of Radio With Pictures, which aired from 1976 to 1988. Video, Audio

Magic tricks are not only fun to learn, the process of learning them also fosters creativity, self-esteem and perseverance, says psychologist and magician Richard Wiseman. Video, Audio

Nick checks out tracks from the B-sides of famous albums - including John Coltrane's Giant Steps, Wayne Shorter's Speak No Evil, and The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery. Audio

Talented indie-pop siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott (aka BROODS) have released their first single in two years. Video, Audio

Nature writer Terry Thomsen explores Aotearoa's rich pre-human backstory in his new book The Lonely Islands. Audio

Loading Docs 2021 - An entomologist takes on the '70s New Zealand government, uncovering institutional racism and child abuse.

Manawatū chef Grant Kitchen is serving free, restaurant-quality meals to frontline workers and local people in need - all out of his own pocket. Audio

Check out the fun 'nature connection activities' created especially for lockdown by Tasman-based charitable trust Whenua Iti Outdoors. Audio

He's one of those musicians who works effortlessly across musical boundaries, whether it be classical, rock, contemporary or traditional Irish music.  Video, Audio