Features

The Detail - New Zealand produces some 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste every year - but we recycle less than two percent of it. Audio

The Oscar-nominated war documentary For Sama is co-directed by Syrian filmmaker Waad al-Kateab and dedicated to her baby daughter. It's deserving of every accolade, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio

When Ryan Thorpe saw flyers recruiting for white nationalist group he had two choices: write an article or take a more drastic approach and go undercover to infiltrate the hate group. Audio

For Banks Peninsula farmers, growers and producers, the annual A&P Show is the highlight of the year. Country Life meets the people behind it. Audio, Gallery

Voices – Does digital technology help or hinder people when it comes to intercultural dating? Sonia Yee investigates. Video, Audio

Every day without fail, Fraser Grut records a new person's hopes and aspirations for his 10,000 Dreams project. He'll finish up on 25 April, 2044. Video, Audio

William Dart looks at the music of Beck, tracking his career from his life as a sampling magpie to being the new soul brother of Pharrell Williams in the recent album Hyperspace. Video, Audio

Sensational Polish soprano Aleksandra Kurzak leads a star-studded cast in Verdi's opera about the social consequences of an affair with a celebrated prostitute in 19th century Paris.

Veteran actor Nathaniel Lees is part of the stellar Pasifika/Māori cast in a new film described as "The Karate Kid meets South Auckland".​ He talks to Kim Hill about how the film blends violence and humour. Audio

This feel-good French romantic comedy is almost custom-designed for a jaded couples' date night, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio

Molly Payton is an 18-year-old Kiwi musician now based in London. She plays a live session at our Wellington studio and chats to Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio

This week, Eva plays award-winning music from films Toy Story 4 and 1917 plus video games Journey and World of Warcraft. 

With avocados in season, why not you whip up this light and creamy dessert one summer evening?

In the 1970s, Robert Muldoon's government boldly invested billions in industrial infrastructure to stimulate the economy. That Think Big campaign led to debt disaster and mockery, but the idea seems to be back. Audio

Sing along today to hymns about singing God's praises, including Charles Wesley's 'O for a thousand tongues to sing' and Psalm 96 'O sing unto the Lord a new song'. Audio

Tonight in Sound Lounge, composer John Psathas talks about the mass musical disruption coming to CubaDupa.

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra plays music by Ravel and Prokofiev, and Alban Gerhardt plays Saint-Saëns' first cello concerto.

Drink of choice? "Gin... are we talking alcohol? Actually, you know what, it’s gin anyway... or red wine." Video, Audio

Today, Nick checks out a new album from all-female Cuban band Maqueque, tracks from Jann Rutherford and Kirsten McKenzie, one from bass player Drew Gress. Audio

To attract flies to the maggot farm on his Taranaki lifestyle block, Ross uses rotting offcuts from the wild goats he hunts. Audio, Gallery

Rising star Kiwi organist Thomas Gaynor plays music by Pachelbel, Widor and Mendelssohn on the Auckland Town Hall Organ.

Just over 90 percent of New Zealand's wetlands have been lost, and a series of satellite images taken around the country by Forest and Bird show further damage continues. Audio, Gallery

Managing shared custody of children can be difficult but parenting coach and educator Joseph Driessen says there are several things you can do to make this easier. Audio

Newly-crowned sportsman of the year Israel Adesanya delivered a powerful acceptance speech at the Halberg Awards in Auckland Thursday night where called out tall poppy culture. Video, Audio