Features

Inspired by Bedrich Smetana's tone poem about the major river in his homeland, Orchestra Wellington's programme ranges over Eastern Europe.

We were amazed by the hundreds of native New Zealand critters you made from Lego and it was very, very hard to pick the best... Audio, Gallery

The news that weekly magazine The Listener is to close brings a tear to the eye of former deputy editor Tim Watkin.

Martin Bosley is isolating with his 23-year-old daughter, 82-year-old mother, a labrador and two rabbits in a 55m2 cottage. Audio

Opinion - Childcare for split families has no one-size-fits-all answer, especially in a crisis. Erin Ebborn offers some guidance.

Science writer and former insomniac Michael Mosley tells Kim Hill he didn't want to write a book about sleep until he had some helpful advice. He's just published Fast Asleep. Audio

William Dart explores the music of guitarist Marc Ribot, as a session musician he's played with almost everybody. And in 2018 he released a fiercely political album: Songs of Resistance 1942-2018. Video, Audio

The Met's production of Mozart's masterpiece updates the action to an amusement park inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s. Listen from 6pm on RNZ Concert.

Two Cents' Worth – Fortunes can be lost or made in volatile markets. Peter Griffin looks at how amateur investors are navigating these troubled waters. Audio

Often the best things to do for our health aren't what we choose to do. If we better understood these irrational impulses, we could develop more effective healthcare, says a behavioural economist. From January 2020. Audio

There are heaps of writing competitions and grants open at the moment – perfect timing for the lockdown.

Today Eva features Wellington Jazz Festival artists Alicia Olatuja and Ambrose Akinmusire, extraordinary female artists with a purpose, plus a classic album by Miles Davis. From 12 noon on RNZ Concert.

Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism is a book with a seductive title but contains a serious argument. First published in November 2019. Audio

RNZ has twenty six full length audio plays for you to delve into during the lockdown - you can find them all here.

You can enjoy Palm Sunday favourites today, including 'All glory, laud and honour', and 'Ride on, ride on in majesty'. Audio

Looking for some lockdown listening? RNZ Podcasts are suggesting a podcast a day for you to enjoy. Black Sheep tells the tale of Amy Bock a criminal "supreme in her cleverness".  From 2019. Audio

RNZ Storytime is posting a story a day to help keep the kids entertained while we're stuck at home. Today Heavens Above, Grok the space traveller takes us on a journey to see various wonders of the universe.

Flour is flying off the shelves at the moment, so here are some delicious flour-free baking recipes for you to make at home.

Here are some of the suggestions that poured in to Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan for the songs that make you dance like no one's watching.  Audio

Our Changing World - Virus expert Kurt Krause, from the University of Otago, gives us the lowdown on viruses, and on coronaviruses in particular. Audio

Jesse Mulligan challenged the Lego fans of New Zealand to create a native New Zealand critter. And boy did they come through - we got hundreds of entries. Audio, Gallery

RNZ Storytime is posting a story a day to help keep the kids entertained while we're stuck at home. Today in Song of the River, Cam follows the river’s journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea.

How are New Zealanders coping with the Covid-19 lockdown? Who better to ask than frazzled parents who are juggling kids, school work and their own jobs? Katy Gosset looks at family life under lockdown. Audio

The Kiwi flute player describes her dash for home and how Covid-19 has affected her life and work.