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As we lead into Anzac Day tomorrow, listen to Gareth Farr's powerful cello concerto 'Chemin des Dames'. The work pays tribute to the soldiers who fell on the First World War battlefields of France and Belgium and reminds us of the profound grief and trauma felt by their families and wider communities.

Power Play - Politics is a tribal business at the best of times but that's intensified with the war-time rhetoric, as the country settles in for one more week of lockdown, writes Jane Patterson.

Gone Fishing is one of NZ’s most awarded and listened to podcasts. It tells the story of Gail Maney, who spent 15 years in prison for murder but insists she didn’t do it.

Australian photographer Ray Collins is known around the world for his stunning images of waves as they complete their journeys to shore, capturing the power and essence of the ocean. Video, Audio, Gallery

Another one for parents and kids together. Why do Mum and Poppa want to go to the Anzac Dawn Parade? Why celebrate anything as stupid as war? Maybe Tyson’s got it a bit wrong?

The RNZ Music team have been re-creating our favourite album covers, and we asked you get involved! Here’s 12 of our favourites.

The House - It's the question you didn't ask, which Epidemic Committee member has the best Zoom background?

Despite pleas and opposition from many stranded Cook Islanders waiting to head home from lockdown in New Zealand, the first batch of travellers facing 'double quarantine' rules are to check into an Auckland hotel on Friday.

An inquiry into this month's ferry tragedy in Solomon Islands, which resulted in 27 people dying, is set to begin on Monday.

In this bonus episode of the Coronavirus Podcast we ask small businesses how they are innovating to help themselves and support one another during the lockdown.  Audio

Here are 10 fascinating facts about the New Zealand crime writer, artist and theatre director who had a close association with the New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn.

There are many hours of happy listening in Nick Tipping's Inside Out back catalogue. Make yourself a playlist!

Not for the little kids but parents and bigger kids together. WW1 was another time when everyone in our country was stressed. Young Jim is right in the middle of the war. It’s terrible for all the young soldiers. 

Beyond Kate - Looking for lockdown listening? 125 years after women won the right to vote, Sonia Sly looks at how much things have really changed. Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the new video from Wellington trio Womb. ‘Used To Be’ is the first single from their forthcoming second album Under The Lights, due out later this year.

Humans are very good at inventing things but very bad at anticipating the harmful and unintended consequences of that inventiveness, says scientist Sir Peter Gluckman. From February 2020. Audio

After seeing his overseas opera performances cancelled, Wagnerian tenor Simon O'Neill is holed up at home, keeping his voice in shape and teaching his kids to play brass.

Despite dour economic predictions, the Covid-19 recovery offers opportunities for entrepreneurial success beyond any seen for decades, Dr Tadhg Ryan-Charleton writes.

Plans are underway to return the body of Laisenia Qarase, the former prime minister who led Fiji through a tumultuous six years bookended by two coups, to his home village for burial.

The House - Only a few days remain for the public to share their view on a bill which would allow prisoners to enrol to vote. Here’s what submitters need to know. Video, Audio

Just when you think you can tell a simple old story to your kids they make it difficult!  A modern re-telling of the classic fairy tale - for young and sceptical ears. A bit of fun before ANZAC day.

Musicians Marlon Williams and Finn Andrews are in lockdown. They caught up via Zoom to perform covers of one another’s songs, talk about their punk dads, and reminisce about backstage karaoke.