Features

Shannon LaNier is the sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson through the third president's relationship with a slave woman. He talks with Jesse Mulligan about America's reckoning with racism. Audio

Charismatic all-singing, all-dancing Kiwi trio The Koi Boys join the APO to present an entertaining evening of music, humour and song.

An oncologist is warning that promoting alternative cancer treatments can lead people to delay conventional therapy.

Mathematics underpins modern life but not many of us comprehend its relevance and power, says Stefan Buijsman who got his PhD in the philosophy of mathematics aged 20. Audio

University of Canterbury researchers have made progress in developing effective treatments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum who have sleeping problems. Audio

New comedy star Pete Davidson gets strong acting backup in this film and the best bits don't involve him, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio

After her popular scores for 'Hansel & Gretel' and four NZSO storytime videos, Auckland composer Claire Cowan is now looking forward to her first album and a queer ballet project. Video, Audio

The Detail - Once again the America's Cup has erupted in scandal - but that's nothing new for the sport. Today we take a trip through some of the country's other big controversies, with rugby writer Phil Gifford. Audio

Teenagers Brenda Pua and Hassanah Iroegbu began their music careers after winning a grant from Manukau City Council, creating their enduring 1994 hit ‘In the Neighbourhood’.

Auckland music shop, Lewis Eady has a long, rich and fascinating history, including the running of a controversial radio station that introduced broadcasting legends Aunt Daisy and Uncle Scrim to listeners. John Eady talks to Tim Dodd. Audio

RNZ's new series unearths the stories behind some of the most influential tracks in Aotearoa hip hop. Episode 2: Sisters Underground 'In The Neighbourhood' by Brenda Pua and Hassanah Iroegbu.

There's been frustrations expressed about KiwiRail mothballing the Northern Explorer passenger rail service between Auckland and Wellington. Audio

The General Debate started typically enough this week, but a few speeches later it took a very sharp turn. The House captures the moments.

Eight years ago, as director and producer Anna Marbrook was working on a project in Samoa, she found her path veering towards the waka, and Ema Siope. Audio, Gallery

Purpose-built managed isolation facilities should replace hotels, an Australian epidemiologist says. Saying Victoria's outbreak is the result of inevitable failures to contain the virus in buildings never intended for that purpose. Audio

Kim Kardashian has asked for compassion and empathy for her rapper husband Kanye West's mental health struggles, after a series of public remarks on subjects ranging from politics to his marriage.

A woman who was convinced Te Kiri Gold would save her dying father is devastated it is still for sale, even after one of the owners - a doctor - was deregistered for testing it on patients. Susan Strongman reports.

RNZ's new series unearths the stories behind some of the most influential tracks in Aotearoa hip hop. Episode 1 is the story behind New Zealand’s first ever hip hop track, 'E Tū' by Upper Hutt Posse.

Opinion - Sending unsolicited graphic images to someone is not a coping mechanism for mental distress and will not make you 'feel better', Changing Minds CEO Taimi Allan writes.

At The Movies - The latest adaption of the Charles Dickens classic by director Armando Iannucci doesn't quite hit the mark, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio

There are calls for a spring-clean of medicine cabinets following new studies revealing both stockpiling of paracetamol in homes, and the nature of calls to the National Poisons Centre. Audio

The band formerly known as The Dixie Chicks has a new name and a new album, the first in 14 years. One of the Chicks, Emily Strayer, talked to Jesse Mulligan about Gaslighter and the return to the spotlight. Audio

Voices - The idea for Tuma Hazou's book was born while poring over old photos. One showed him with 16mm camera, injured and with a blood-stained forehead. Audio

Featuring Scribe, Ladi6, Church & AP and more! each episode features a different track from Aotearoa hip hop's 30-year history.