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New Zealand violinist Amalia Hall is a stellar musician whether in a trio, leading an orchestra, or as a soloist. Her performance of Bartók's 'Second Violin Concerto' is engaging and evocative.

As the election looms closer, Jo Moir looks at how the three parties in the coalition government will use their differences to a political advantage. Audio

Americana/roots musician Justin Townes Earle is visiting New Zealand next week. He talks guns, police and the POTUS with RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone. Video, Audio

Kick back with some quality sounds from New Zealand's biggest selling jazz artist Nathan Haines performing live at Leigh Sawmill in 2013, and in the RNZ studios for NZ Live early in 2019. Video, Audio

Is New Zealand making the most of the more than 100,000 Chinese students have studied in New Zealand in the past 20 years? John Gerritsen travelled to China to speak to former students. Audio

Opinion - Time and again, Steve Hansen has shown himself to be the smartest guy in the room, but maybe this group of All Blacks have gone as far as they can go, writes Hamish Bidwell.

In the event of another recession, who is going to reliquify the world when the central banks need bailing out, asks US economist James Rickards. Audio

As We Will Rock You returns for an Auckland run, the show's creator Ben Elton talks about working with Queen, the "rock colossus" that is Annie Crummer and comedy in the age of outrage. Audio, Gallery

Sixty-six years ago this week, a triumphant Sir Edmund Hillary returned to New Zealand after successfully climbing Mt Everest in May.  Audio, Gallery

Getting the census right is important, not just for electoral boundaries but for a host of government funding decisions. The Detail looks into why it has been such a disaster this time around?  Audio

Opinion - There is good news for those worried about the globally imported ghost of religious intolerance hanging above the local culture, writes David Cohen.

RNZ Music is proud to present the brand new single and video from Christchurch band Adam Hattaway and the Haunters. ‘Take Care of You’ is from their second album Crying Lessons, which is due out in September.

A pandemic of "toxic parenting", where overprotective parents hover over their offspring, has been leading to unprecedented anxiety among young adults, an Australian educator says. Audio

The International, the highest paying esports tournament in the world, begins today in Shanghai. Here's all you need to know about the event, writes Russell Palmer.

It was considered the Holy Grail of the art world, a portrait of Christ by Leonardo da Vinci painted in the 16th century, then lost to history. But is it really a da Vinci original? Audio

The Detail - The Chinese scientist who shook the world by announcing he'd gene edited twin baby girls appears to have unfairly been labelled a rogue - it turns out he had a 60-strong circle of trust. Audio

Bright light, loud noise and possibly even a garden hose could be used to try to keep a curious leopard seal away from Auckland's marinas. Audio

Comedian, musician and Saturday Night Live star Fred Armisen is bringing a new show to Auckland in September. He spoke to Elliott Childs about the similarities and differences between comedy and music. Video, Audio

RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share Delaney Davidson’s new video for ‘So Far Away’ from his 2018 record Shining Day.

A team of scientists from Colorado University have uncovered a bacteria found in soil which they think suppresses inflammation and could help combat anxiety and depression. Audio

Our Changing World - Electronic gaming machines, or the pokies, are highly addictive. Sonia Sly investigates why problem gambling develops and how it is associated with other disorders. Audio

Tonga is mulling a Facebook ban, as the Kingdom struggles to contain a torrent of online abuse and threats on the platform directed at the monarchy by pro-government forces, Mackenzie Smith reports.

The songwriter, singer, and guitarist on New Zealand's first 100% NZ-produced commercial music recording will be one of the two new additions to the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame for 2019.