Features

Plumbers, gasfitters and electricians say they're concerned about being under pressure to install non-compliant products from overseas, without proper checks for safety. Audio

Anthony Ritchie's ‘From the Southern Marches’ tells the story of Māori, Scots, English and Chinese settlers in Otago and will be performed this week by the City Choir Dunedin with Southern Youth Choir, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra and soloists Emma Fraser, Anna Leese, Manase Latu and Joel Amosa. Audio

While an interest in Islam grows after the 15 March attacks, Voices talk with the various New Zealanders who have joined the religion since then. Audio

Nestled roughly halfway between Stratford and Taumaranui on State Highway 43, otherwise known as the Forgotten Highway, the more than 110-year-old Whangamomona Hotel is on the market for a cool $2.1 million.

It's quite weird getting referred to as 'Dame', but otherwise life hasn't really changed much, says Lynda. "I'm building a fence today. Nobody has come by to help me." Video, Audio

The Detail: Hong Kong residents would prefer to concentrate on their business activities - but they realise they're losing their freedom to a Chinese government, and they're angry about it, says New Zealand academic Anne-Marie Brady. Audio

Online gambling is growing fast in New Zealand, but critics say new government ideas for regulating websites focus on what's good for the industry, rather than protecting people from harm. Max Towle reports.

Walking isn't just for those wanting to get fit or exercise, a neuroscientist says it can help to lower risk of developing a depressive disorder, lessen stress as well as improve memory, learning and cognition. Audio

Woodstock might have been a life-changing event for many of the 400,000 concert-goers in attendance in 1969, but it wasn't a career highlight for many of the performers. Audio

The All Blacks win over the Wallabies on the weekend did a lot to support the narrative that all is well in New Zealand again, but Hamish Bidwell says that would be naïve. Video

There are some music veterans back in fine form right now, and the Song Crush team are here for it. Host Kirsten Johnstone, Brad 'Sticky' Warrington, and incoming Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan invite you to have a listen. Video, Audio

Tuvalu's prime minister has condemned the Australian prime minister's conduct at last week's Pacific Islands Forum, calling Scott Morrison's attitude "unfortunate" and "neo-colonial," and questioning Australia's future in the 18-member body. Audio

Widescreen - Victoriana gets a new sapphic twist in Gentleman Jack, says Dan Slevin. Showing on Neon, Gentleman Jack, stars Suranne Jones.

It wasn't until the early 19th Century that Jane Austen's novels were within reach of a working class audience, an American academic has made a study the Austen "penny" novels. Audio

Proms director David Pickard talks to Upbeat about the running of the world's biggest classical music festival and some of the special things about this year's programme. Video, Audio

One of the most exciting new talents from the West African Griot tradition, her vocals are sublime and her use of the instrument, a West African harp, is precise but it's the quality and integrity of her compositions that shine. Audio

Analysis - History curator Lucy Mackintosh dives into the deep history of Ihumātao, tracing it back to early Māori settlers and British immigrants.

The President of World Meteorological Office Regional Association 5 has called for significantly more investment into dealing with extreme weather events. Audio

New research in Bougainville shows women face significant threats when it comes time to vote. Audio

Tonga's government is working on a new national engergy bill after signing a deal with the European Union. Audio

Unpredictable weather in Samoa has dealt a blow to the export of bananas to New Zealand.

The highlight of the week for Daybreak host Cynthia Morahan is out of this world.

The Topp Twins speak to Jesse Mulligan about Ihumātao, spontaneity and their year of damehood. Video, Audio

In the decade since their debut album this local reggae roots band has given up the day jobs, written chart-topping songs, played stadiums and toured the world. Today they perform new songs live in the RNZ Music studio. Video, Audio