Features

New Zealand aquaculture businesses are being encouraged to grow a seaweed that can be marketed as a methane-busting livestock. Audio

Retired farmer and local historian Charlie Davis is leading a community project to protect the old Kelso Dairy Factory. Audio

Conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya can't wait to get back in front of live audiences with the NZSO this week. He talks lockdowns, music education, and whether there's even such a thing as classical music. Audio

Natalie Coates, lawyer for the now-deceased child sex offender Peter Ellis, speaks to Kim Hill. Audio

Last week wasn't the first time Newstalk ZB broadcaster Mike Hosking has been caught out misreading Covid-19 stats and misleading his listeners, writes Colin Peacock. Audio

First Person: Caitlin Cherry recalls that time she was accused of being a drug mule

"You might be just at the beginning, and that's very much part of this. There are lots of elements to language revitalisation." Audio

Wellington Paranormal star Maaka Pohatu joins James Nokise to talk about breaking the cycle of self-criticism and how Street Fighter can help you grieve.  Audio

William Dart catches up on music that has slipped out of recent programmes' schedules, with Edith Piaf, Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, Shirley Collins and Seth Haapu sharing unexpected common ground. Audio

New Zealand's two police tractors – complete with police lights and branding – are always in hot demand around the country.  Audio

The All Blacks will play Test match rugby this year after all. Two Bledisloe Cup tests against Wallabies have been confirmed for Wellington and Auckland and the side will then head to Australia for the rugby championship. Audio

Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients in these tasty burgers. They’re easy enough to put together, says chef Julie Biuso.

Anna Coddington kick off this set with her brand new single 'The Saint (with stains)'. Video, Audio

Auckland hurdler Portia Bing says working in the public service gave her the balance she needed to get through a tough year.

The news all over the world has been pretty intense lately, so Nick presents a set called 'Jazz in Difficult Times'. Audio

Merilene is a farmer, mother of six, grandmother, nurse, music teacher, te reo teacher, firefighter and producer of Māori medicines. Audio, Gallery

Opinion - The All Blacks players have more power than their employer - New Zealand Rugby, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Analysis - The recession draws strong criticism from opposition parties, Labour dumps its fees-free policy, Jami-Lee Ross decides to try to slip into Parliament as a list MP and National delivers its health policy. Video

Waikato University marine scientist Kura Paul-Burke speaks to Jesse about Mātauranga Māori, or Māori knowledge, and its growing role in Aotearoa's science sector. Audio

Former dog breeder Karyn McLauchlan wasn't happy with the way her animals were being moved around so she came up with a solution. Audio

Elevator Pitch - The Labour leader also lays down the law on her bottom lines and reveals her Marvel man. Video

It's the last week of the Proms already! Enjoy Laura Marling; Bach's St Matthew Passion; rising star Benjamin Grosvenor; Sheku Kanneh-Mason and his sister Isata in recital; and then on Saturday the all-time favourite 'Last Night of the Proms'.

The Quarry sees a new preacher arrive in a West Texas town, but is he who he claims to be? Stars Michael Shannon and Shea Wigham. Video, Audio

Vladimir Putin is a Leninist at heart who sees Russia in a state of permanent quasi-war, British journalist Luke Harding says. Audio