Features

New Zealand surf breaks are world renowned, but it’s not just waves that they’re known for. Audio

Opinion - Māori diplomacy is as ancient as our people. Nanaia Mahuta restores a familiar face to foreign policy, and creates a strong indigenous-inspired platform for the future, Carrie Stoddart-Smith writes.

Raelene Castle is back from Australia to run Sport New Zealand, as its first female chief executive. She explains how the things she learned in turmoil can help our sport. 

Tablefox frontman Clinton Bell has embraced his Māori heritage in the band’s new single and video, ‘Battles’.

Grammy-winning opera singer Jonathan Lemalu hasn't seen a live audience in months. He talks with Standing Room Only about the pandemic and the Boosted X Moana fund to back Pacific art projects. Audio

Veteran British war correspondent Robert Fisk, who died last week, spoke with Kim Hill earlier this year about how journalists are duty-bound to ensure history is not written by politicians. Video, Audio

You may not own a Victory knife, but chances are one has been used on the meat or fish on your dinner plate. Audio

Diseases transmitted by cats costs the Australian economy more than $AU6 billion annually through their impact on human health and livestock production, according to new research. Audio

For Ian Hoffmann, Ira Munn and Maya Henderson watching the election campaign unfold in their home country, the US, has been a bag of mixed feelings. Audio

Opinion - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered an almost pitch-perfect lineup with the post-election 2020 Cabinet, Richard Pamatatau writes.

The SIS spied on literary great Denis Glover, newly released files show. Guyon Espiner digs around in New Zealand's 'Cultural Cold War'.

RNZ Music was lucky enough to record a very special live session with Auckland musician Lou’ana. Backed by her incredible live band, she performed tracks from her new album Moonlight Madness.

The fate of ‘spares’ compared with heirs seldom ends well, historian and royal expert Robert Lacey says, in a new book about how Prince William and Prince Harry fell out. Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a stock-taking set from Bruce Springsteen; lockdown songs from Adrianne Lenker; and a previously unheard album from the late Ian Morris. Audio

Max Quinn is as acclimatised to the extremes of the world as the wildlife that he captures behind the lens. Video, Audio, Gallery

Human trials of Covid-19 vaccines - less than a year since the virus emerged - are a testament to decades of cooperation and knowledge gained by those working in the field, Dr Fran Priddy says.   Audio

As Americans choose their next President, we ask is there a recognisable American classical sound? Check out our collection of music by American composers.

As Americans cast their votes to send either Joe Biden or Donald Trump to the White House, here's what to look out for as the results unfold.

Mediawatch: Among thousands of women who lost jobs when Covid-19 hit were those who produce women's magazines. One of them is back with a new magazine and three more in the pipeline. Audio

Today we remember the birthday of New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn (1915-2001). RNZ's collection of interviews, music, readings and lectures in honour of Lilburn is available anytime on demand.

People tend to instantly think of the Kaimanawa ferals when the subject of wild horses comes up, but there is a significantly larger number in Northland - as many as 2000. Audio

Popular UK standup comedian and actor Bill Bailey talks with Kim Hill about cultivating experiences that have added an enriching happiness to his life. Audio

Opinion - With the All Blacks convincingly retaining the trophy, hindsight may be hitting the Wallabies as badly as a Sunday morning hangover, Jamie Wall writes.  Video

RNZ Music was lucky enough to record Christchurch indie-pop musician Jed Parsons performing live at secret Lincoln music venue the Shelter. Sad Together; is the third single from Jed’s upcoming second album, due out early next year.