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Muslim women who choose to cover their hair have to consider modesty, privacy and gender when going to the salon.

F. W. Murnau's vampire classic has cast a long shadow over horror for the past 100 years. Now, The Lighthouse director Rober Eggers has put his own dark spin on the terrifying tale.

Suzanne Prentice, a CNZM in this year's New Year Honours, has performed with Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash - but her work with underprivileged children is what makes her proudest.

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up.

From 6am to 8pm on New Year's Day you can hear New Zealand's favourite classical music of 2024, as chosen by RNZ Concert listeners. The Top 30 list is here and will be broadcast between noon and 6pm on 1 January 2025!

There was no shortage of unruly traveller incidents this year so, to remedy this, CNN has put together a list of New Year resolutions for globetrotters and gadabouts.

While estimating the potential toxic chemical exposure from recycled black plastic spatulas, the researchers did not multiply correctly.

Hundreds showed up at a Taiwan park to cry, laugh, drink, sing, dance, chat and blow off steam, transforming the flashmob-style gathering into a colorful spectacle.

Top New Zealand composers Gareth Farr, Claire Cowan, Chris Gendall and Hamish Oliver worked with The Phoenix Foundation and NZSO conductor Hamish McKeich to arrange orchestral versions of the band’s much-loved works. Video, Audio, Gallery

Looking for party bangers for your playlist? You want a fun, frisky vibe to bring in the New Year, says Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan. Video

From the worlds of comedy, literature and television, RNZ welcomed guests from across the artistic spectrum this year. Here are 10 of the best.

A beacon of hope and grape juice in a bunker were featured as, 25 years ago, RNZ nervously ticked over from 1999 to 2000.

Review - Robbie Williams' depiction of himself as a stunningly photorealistic simian/pop star hybrid in his biopic movie fits with his amped-up brand, writes Dan Slevin.

Sweatpants and Hallmark-esque movies over a booked-out summer calendar? Yes please, a tired Jessica Keane writes.

From Chuck D to Rick Astley, RNZ covered the musical waterfront this year. Here are 10 of the best chats from the past 12 months.

Welcome to the first of our Summer Hymn Requests programmes, which begins with Carl Boberg's well-loved hymn How great thou art. Audio

In a social media ecosystem already rife with misogyny, racism and aggression, experts say it's remarkably easy to shape the narrative around a public figure through "astroturfing".

Did you spend the year counting your macros and considering whether the carnivore diet would solve all your problems? Let's look back at some of the wildest wellness trends of 2024.

 Three years on, the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game has been released on Netflix. But how does it compare to the first? Video

From producing award-winning comedies to launching groundbreaking initiatives, Asian artists added their voice to Aotearoa's creative landscape in 2024.

Switching off phones or laptops when on holidays can help us get more out of our free time and relationships.

Ever wondered why shower singing sounds - and feels - so good? Filmmaker Florian Habicht's new book aims to explain it. Audio

Whether you're recovering from a food coma or a slight festive hangover, you'll find plenty of reasons to stay on the couch. Here's what to watch while you're there.

July 1985. Greenpeace ship The Rainbow Warrior docks at Marsden Wharf, ready for a major protest campaign at Muroroa Atoll. Everyone knows what happened next. But do you know what went before?