Features

Philip Guscott has advised hundreds of Kiwi farming families on how to avoid rifts, tears and heartbreak. Audio

Writer John Bluck shares a very personal perspective on how moviegoing in New Zealand reflects our country's character and history. Audio, Gallery

The City of Dreams has become the city of nightmares according to British journalist and long-time Los Angeles resident, Caroline Graham. Audio

Funeral celebrant Timothy Giles has seen a lot of lives derailed by grief. He hopes At A Loss will help people navigate these difficult, and unavoidable, emotions. Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the new video from industrial pop artist VÏKÆ. 'Finelines' is the title track from her upcoming EP, out September 4.

Reinstating swamps drained for agriculture to farm eels will produce more economic benefit than dairy, a respected Kaumātua says. Audio, Gallery

Māori rapper Vayne talks about about her fearless music, female empowerment and her journey out of the 'dark realm'. Video, Audio

In a surprise management buyout this May, Sinead Boucher bought the media business Stuff from its Australian owners for $1. She tells Kim Hill how it's going. Audio

Safe societies constrain creativity and the human spirit says Matthew Crawford, a doctor of political philosophy and motorcycle mechanic who's written a book about freedom, risk and taking back control. Audio

Josiah Banbury takes a look at the wider context of this year's general election – and why the National Party isn't fitting very well with the times.

Anna Blair shares her Northland property with 1,000 burly bulls. They're generally well-behaved but can get scrappy with each other so she needs to keep her wits about her. Audio, Gallery

Mediawatch: This week a kids' news service that breaks the mould is back - offering news chosen by kids and, crucially, reported and produced by them as well. And it doesn't shy away from the tough stuff. Video, Audio

Mt Maunganui songwriter Georgia Lines has joined forces with director, photographer and creative director Cam Neate to produce a lush, 70’s inspired video for her track ‘Made For Loving’.

Loading Docs 2020 - After a brush with death, single parent Pania Tepaiho-Marsh was reborn as a warrior. 

The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated the reputation of the United States and may signal the end of its dominance, argues Canadian anthropologist Wade Davis. Audio

Musicians love this moody and expressive instrument. Check out some of its best tunes by composers like Mozart, Weber and Ross Harris.

It's the Proms, but not as we know it. The BBC Proms 2020 offers treasures from the archive and incredible live performances - all at a safe social distance.

Expanding waistlines, sleep trouble, leaky bladders… these things happen to all women as they get older and shouldn't be taboo, says writer and former TV presenter Joan Lunden. Audio

Indigo Girls have a new album out called Look Long and it's been lifting William Dart's spirits for some weeks. Audio

Calling all New Zealanders who love to sing! Send us a recording of you or your band performing your version of a Kiwi song. Audio

"If the end of the world was coming, who would you want on your team? Probably a butcher," – Hannah Miller, aka A Lady Butcher. Audio

Week in Politics - Jacinda Ardern's decision to delay the election pleased nearly everyone this week, but National Party leader Judith Collins holds her accountable for the Covid-19 outbreak.

Cycling advocate Alex Dyer tells Jesse Mulligan about the grassroots movement encouraging a rethink of how much public space is taken up by car parks. Audio

Fish tacos are such a snap to make and perfect for a Friday night takeout at home. Annabel Langbein's delicious recipe was inspired by a visit to Tulum in Mexico.