Features

The first Pacific language commentary of international rugby matches on New Zealand television has been hailed as a big success, with hopes it will become a regular occurrence.

One bullet ruined restaurateur Ahmed Jahangir’s health, another ended his chef’s career, and together they put six other staff out of work. Six months on from the Christchurch mosque shootings, Ahmed is fighting to reclaim his life.

Amazing Grace takes viewers behind the scenes of the best-selling gospel album ever. The Queen of Soul only speaks about five words in the documentary, but her singing simply couldn't be better, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio

David Morriss has been holding out for 'the greatest orchestra in the world' in our series of BBC Proms concerts.

New Zealanders will vote on whether to legalise cannabis next year, yet we know disturbingly little about our government's plans for regulating it, says Patrick Gower, journalist and producer of the new documentary On Weed. Audio, Gallery

When MPs get together the first thing they do is pray. Roughly, it’s along the lines of ‘god help us all’ and ‘how do I do this MP thing anyway?’.  Audio

Te wiki o te reo Māori - Hinematererangi Mackey-Pasene has grown up in Māori spaces her entire life. Now she's adjusting to life among the "minority" at university.

Sammy Akuthota from the popular Indian restaurant Satya Chai Lounge shares his secrets. Audio

William Dart indulges himself in the back catalogue of Rickie Lee Jones - all 40 years of it. Plus there's a new album called Kicks. Video, Audio

The House - This week, Question Time provided us lots of lessons, mostly about how not to go about things. Phil Smith explores a few. Audio

New Horizons - William Dart delves into the back catalogue of Rickie Lee Jones – and her delightfully buoyant new album Kicks. Video, Audio

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This week Eva looks at younger musicians currently making their mark on the world, including Jess Gillam, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Jacob Collier.

Week in Politics - Our prime minister has been a strong campaigner against abuse and presented herself as a champion for women. Now she must walk the talk, writes Peter Wilson. Audio

Lockerroom - Somehow, Dr Hannah Wells leads a supercharged double life as both a ground-breaking medical researcher and a champion triathlete. She tells Suzanne McFadden why –and how – she does it.

When Bob Geldof’s team came knocking on TVNZ’s door in early July 1985, asking if they’d like to broadcast the giant charity music concert Live Aid, the bosses said yes. Then the crew had nine days to get ready... Audio

We're marking the final day of Maori Language Week with hymns sung by the New Zealand Youth Choir, Viva Voce, and a powerful rendition of Ma te marie from Stan Walker and the kapa haka singers from Te Whetū o te Rangi Marae, Tauranga. Video, Audio

Of all the celestial signposts, the spring equinox is the most significant as it heralds the season of rebirth and growth. Symbolically, it represents balance between two opposing forces and it's often represented in music.  Audio

When the 2016 earthquake shook Rebekah and Dave Kelly's sheep and beef station, a 3.5-metre high wall of earth formed. The 'Wall of Waiau' is now a local attraction. Audio, Gallery

This week Nick continues his look at the year 1959 in jazz, and features the Blue Mitchell album Blue Soul. Audio

Loading Docs - Just weeks before his passing, Sir Hector Busby discusses a legacy of celestial navigation and waka carving, considering who will carry the knowledge after he’s gone. Video

Mana, resilience and eloquence were centre-stage at this week's national Māori speech competition. Audio

From National's ‘Dancing Cossacks’ ad in 1975, to Labour's 'Let’s Do It' ads in 2017, communication and design professor Claire Robinson parses New Zealand's political ads and their effectiveness.  Audio

Te Māori, a transformative Māori-led exhibition of 147 pieces of taonga, opened at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art 35 years ago this week, on 10 September. Audio