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Art galleries, writers and publishing houses, cultural institutions and arts related events facing cancellation are offering online options for art lovers and for the artists themselves, writes Lynn Freeman.

A high tech predator control entity says it has eradicated all pests from a remote valley in South Westland and - what's more - is keeping them out. From January 2020. Video, Audio, Gallery

As the winds finally died down on Wednesday morning, the people of northern Vanuatu emerged to scenes of devastation.

We are sad to note the passing of American musician John Prine today. Nick Bollinger spoke to him about eighteen months ago, and he was smart and wry and funny, even as he confronted his mortality.

We are sad to note the passing of American musician John Prine today. Nick Bollinger spoke to him about eighteen months ago, and he was smart and wry and funny, even as he confronted his mortality.

While we’re in lockdown, RNZ Podcasts will share a podcast a day to help you make it through. Today, Alison Ballance and AUT chemistry professor Allan Blackman journey through the 150 year-old periodic table. Audio

RNZ Storytime is offering a story a day during lockdown. Today, Nanogirl jets north of Auckland, to Leigh, with Tessa and some of her friends from Mahurangi College, to find out if fish can talk. Video, Audio

Overwork, information overload and environmental pollution - they could be described as the worries of our time, but in fact, they were the exact same concerns the Victorians had as the Industrial Revolution took hold. March 2020. Audio

Listen - A few days ago Josh Barraud had to break his bubble to save someone's life. Audio

Chef and nutritionist Nadia Lim now lives with her family on a high country sheep station close to Arrowtown, she shares  her food predictions for 2020 - and some tasty recipes. Audio

'The moon is silently singing' is a collection of music and poetry to enjoy while admiring this week's supermoon.

What better way to add structure to your day (and maybe some inspiration) than music? RNZ's Tony Stamp (aka ‘Tony Tunes’) has put together an hour-by-hour playlist to guide you through your day.

Looking for some lockdown entertainment? RNZ Podcasts will share a podcast a day to help you through. Today, He Kākano Ahau challenges assumptions that urban Māori are disconnected from their culture. From 2019. Audio, Gallery

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When the New Zealand String Quartet celebrated their 30th anniversary with a nationwide tour, they played some of the most groundbreaking works in the quartet repertoire.

Is your family in the clutches of Covid-19 cabin fever? We have some suggestions from the authors of the award-winning book Parlour Games for Modern Families. Video, Audio

RNZ Storytime is posting a story a day to help keep the kids entertained while we're stuck at home. Today Louie and his big sister set off to find a kiwi. Along the way they seek help from a tui, a sheep and a kea.

Expect a round of applause when you serve this hearty dish up for your family, says chef Julie Biuso.

Later this month, Shona Laing's 1987 album South will be honoured at the Taite Music Awards. She reflects on making it. Video, Audio

New Zealand flute player Hannah Darroch talks about her dash home from Montreal and how Covid-19 has affected her life and work.

RNZ Music is proud to present the brand new video from Christchurch-based dance-pop act PRINS. ‘Magnetic’ is a high-energy dance floor banger that’ll get you moving.

Wondering how to look after your own hair in lockdown? Proceed with caution, say the professionals. Audio

Here's a meaty, techy six-part series to savour. James Gardner traces a personal path through the evolving world of electronic music and interviews some of the pioneers who made it happen.

The future of rugby unions in the Pacific remain uncertain as they seek guidance from World Rugby amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Looking for some lockdown listening? RNZ Podcasts are suggesting a podcast a day for you to enjoy. Today, RNZ’s sex and sexuality podcast BANG! hosted by Melody Thomas. From 2017-2019. Audio