Features

In episode four of this series, William Ray and Leigh-Marama McLachlan take a look at when Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, and the following disputes that arised, prompting the Wairau Affray and Northern War. Audio

New Zealand Rugby's chair Brent Impey has hit out at World Rugby and European clubs over their treatment of Pasifika players. Video, Audio

RNZ Music is excited to be the first to share this special live performance from indie-pop three-piece Mermaidens. ‘I Might Disappear’ was filmed at Wellington’s Worser Bay Surf Life Saving Club and comes ahead of shows in Auckland and Wellington.

Song Crush - Nick Cave makes peace with his ghosts, Björk is cut up by The Knife, and New York indie-rockers Vivian Girls are back in business. Video, Audio

Opinion - Sky and NZR are banking on both organisations benefiting from this week's announcement, but Hadyn Green asks what happens if that's not the case.

It's been hard to miss the media reportage on climate change for the past few weeks, but in general, how is New Zealand media faring when it comes to shining the spotlight on the climate crisis? Audio

Niueans across New Zealand are celebrating their culture and language this week. The theme is Tokiofa, Ofania, Mokoina e Vagahau Niue - Treasure, Love and Cherish the Niuean language. Audio

“That performance in November 1993 was so historic, so ground-breaking, so changing for the Gen X people that were looking for something new and somebody to hold up as their hero, so this is a really great piece.” Video, Audio

The WOMAD world music festival has announced 20 more acts for its 2020 festival, which takes place in Taranaki in March.

Tenor Simon O'Neill is joined by Manase Latu, Samson Setu and Scottish bass-baritone Iain Paterson with pianist Terence Dennis for an evening of opera, lieder and song, linked together with banter and anecdote. Audio

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The House - The really intense debates at Parliament happen in a little-known 'fourth' debating chamber, behind closed doors, and involve temporary MPs. Audio

Niueans across New Zealand are celebrating their culture and language this week. The theme is Tokiofa, Ofania, Mokoina e Vagahau Niue - Treasure, Love and Cherish the Niuean language. Audio

The Detail - Through the lens of New Zealand sports reporting we learn that Japan has whole-heartedly embraced our national sport, and our national team. But is that just polish applied for the event? Audio

A twister ripped through a King Country animal sanctuary this morning, bringing down fences and tossing chicken coops hundreds of metres away. Audio, Gallery

Jennifer Ward-Lealand's special piece of music is an opera aria she first heard as a child. Video, Audio

Folk-country singer Reb Fountain treats us to a live session. Video, Audio

Voices - Two widows who had been preparing to join their husbands in Christchurch when the mosque attacks happened are to appeal to the Immigration Minister to let them stay in New Zealand. Audio

A group of mothers in Fiji has formed a group to fight the use of methamphetamine and a new threat in Fiji - a drug known as 'flakka'. 

Vote this week for your best classical music. Then RNZ Concert will play NZ's favorite pieces across Labour day in Setting the Score 2019. Here are few things to keep in mind if you haven't voted yet...

Our minds often wander, and at times it's a useful gateway to creativity and problem-solving but can also be dangerous, like when you’re driving. Psychologist Eve Blouin-Hudon has studied daydreams and tells us what she learned. Audio

Mediawatch - Sky TV's new deal to secure premier rugby rights shows how far the under-pressure broadcaster was prepared to go to keep online rivals at bay for now, writes Colin Peacock.

The iconic piece of pop culture is heading to the auction block for the second time in four years. Julien's Auctions executive director says the precious memorabilia hasn't been washed and still contains cigarette burns from the singer. Video, Audio

Kim Hill asks the former Sonic Youth bassist about her new solo work, her fascination with Airbnb, and how she ended up making a cameo on Gilmore Girls. Video, Audio

Two Cents Worth - The internet has changed almost every aspect of our lives, from banking to dating… and now shopping for a perfectly fitting bra.   Audio