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Download your own copy of Prokofiev's stirring ballet music for Shakespeare's tragedy, played by the NZSO conducted by Peter Oundjian.

Biographer Joanne Drayton explains how a young woman from Christchurch became one of the original 'Four Queens of Crime'. Her books sold in their millions, even outselling the great Agatha Christie. Audio, Gallery

While the first phase in Operation Tidy Fox draws to a close this Sunday, there are still longer-term concerns that need to be resolved. Audio, Gallery

Community leaders in South Auckland are praising a Samoan Niuean student for overcoming extraordinary circumstances to pursue her education. Video, Audio

China says the United States should stop making "irresponsible comments" over ties between China and Pacific island countries.

Tonight's BBC Prom concert stars James Ehnes playing Britten's Violin Concerto. He was also in NZ recently playing the Bruch concerto.

Insight - New Zealand is still being praised for its response to the mosque attacks in Christchurch. But as the months pass are commitments to unity and acceptance proving hollow? Philippa Tolley investigates. Audio

Forget about burning them - bras donated by New Zealand women are giving their sisters in the Pacific a new sense of freedom. Video, Audio

Fiji's defence minister Inia Seruiratu says resources are stretched to the limit as the country attempts to cope with an explosion in drug trafficking.

Futsal - the five-a-side indoor variation of football, has experienced a staggering rise in participation of well over 350 percent since 2010, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe. Video

Renowned osteopath Nick Potter has a solution to those suffering chronic pain: just breathe, but do it properly. Audio

The Detail - Lydia Ko, superstar of golf, a few years ago had the world at her feet. Now she's in a slump, and that whole world has seen fit to pile on the criticism.  Audio

Keeping troubled teens - "alive, out of jail and to help them chase their hopes and dreams" is how Australian stock man Bernie Shakeshaft describes his mission.  Video, Audio, Gallery

Widescreen - Dan Slevin on the best (or most interesting) recent feature film additions to our streamers.

Hear classic tracks from this early Don McGlashan band including 'There Is No Depression In New Zealand','Don't Fight It Marsha, It's Bigger Than Both of Us' live at The Kings Arms, recorded by RNZ in 2007. Audio

William Dart listens to the recordings of Scottish folksinger Alasdair Roberts in anticipation of his new album, The Fiery Margin, due out soon. Video, Audio

Journalist Adele Ferguson helped expose shocking behaviour by Australia’s biggest banks. It took a Royal Commission to uncover the true extent of their avarice and contempt for customers, she says. Audio

Dynamic American violist Jennifer Stumm is about to tour the country with Te Kōkī Trio for Chamber Music New Zealand. Audio

The Pacific Climate Change Centre to be based in Samoa, will open in September.

Pacific women in New Zealand face nearly double the rates of depression during pregnancy than any other group, a new study has found.

Papua New Guinea's West New Britain province is facing a stern test of its ability to cope with disaster after the latest eruption of Mt Ulawun.

The Kiribati government has granted permission for National Geographic's expedition to Nikumaroro atoll to search for clues about missing aviatrix Amelia Earhart.

Fiji's opposition is calling for an independent inquiry into the increasing number of drug-related crimes.

Forty years ago this week, a nightmare was unfolding for residents of a south Dunedin suburb, as nearly 70 homes slid off a hillside in a massive landslip. Audio