Features

Stress is often the root cause of insomnia. We can combat it – and improve our energy levels – with heat, exercise and conscious breathing, says Wellington doctor Giresh Kanji. Audio

"Sense and nonsense need to be partners in order to mirror the absurdity of this world,” according to legendary pianist Alfred Brendel. His book The Lady from Arezzo: My Musical Life and Other Matters is our book to giveaway on RNZ Concert mornings this month.

Gao Ping's new composition 'Bitter Cold Night' for violin and piano, is a poetic acknowledgement of the pandemic sweeping the earth in 2020.

We check in with William Chung from K Road's Big Fish Eatery. Video, Audio

Palau's President says the World Health Organization's neglect of Taiwan has endangered, not only Taiwanese, but people everywhere.

The group, which reportedly included an 11-year-old boy, left Majuro Atoll on 21 April for Arno Atoll, about 24 kilometres to the east.

An attack on Samoa's deputy prime minister by her boss was a breach of almost every Fa'a Samoa protocol, according to a senior lawyer and former Attorney General.

The economic loss caused by the Covid-19 outbreak in French Polynesia is estimated to amount to almost $US1.2 billion.

Within days of launching "Barter for a better Fiji" on Facebook, Suva resident Marlene Dutta has sparked a cashless trade movement so popular it's gone from three administrators to more than 90,000 members in just a over a week.

Musician Reb Fountain joins Jesse Mulligan to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated new album and we hear new tracks. Video, Audio

Mark Morris’s spirited take on the ancient Orpheus myth stars Jamie Barton as Orfeo, the grieving lover on a quest through the underworld. Listen on RNZ Concert from 6pm.

People who've recovered from Covid-19 develop immunity that protects them but it's unclear for how long, says the leading UK virologist. Audio

Parliament went into warp speed on Thursday to unanimously pass a tax relief bill for business owners. Audio

Nick Tipping celebrates the life and music of a pianist, composer, teacher, and "real gentleman". Audio

Dr Li Wenliang was the Chinese doctor who first raised a red flag over the coronavirus and later died from it. New Zealand composer Gao Ping has written a piece in his honour.

There are two millennium-related hymns in today's programme presented by Robyn Jaquiery. Audio

Marking the centenary of the birth of Sir Edmund Hillary, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's concert features the première of Gareth Farr's 'Roar of a Thousand Tigers'.

This week Nick celebrates the life and music of jazz pianist, composer, teacher, and broadcaster Phil Broadhurst. Audio

The Hamilton heavyweight and self-described "gold medal dark horse for Tokyo" talks about his love of boxing. Video

Week in Politics - Jacinda Ardern is under pressure to move New Zealand out of Level 3 but it's increasingly difficult to keep her "team of five million" in line, writes Peter Wilson.

Covid-19 puts already-vulnerable people at greater risk and it also endangers their pets, writes Bianka Atlas.

The RNZ Music team is celebrating NZ Music Month by sharing fresh music daily! We'll be sharing a new song and video from an up-and-coming Kiwi artist every day throughout May.

Nelson-based food writer Nicola Galloway shares the recipe for her special weekend breakfast.