Features

Young Pacific people in New Zealand living in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Whanganui/Manawatu will now have access to life-changing learning and earning opportunities.

Revenue from tuna caught within the Economic Exclusive Zones of Pacific Island Countries is expected to decline by 2050.

Around 5,000 people displaced by a volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea in June have returned home.

Local rugby star Ben Volavola has challenged Fijians to stand up and fight against the rise in sexual crimes in the country.

The city administration in Papua New Guinea's National Capital District believes it can turn around Port Moresby's negative image. Audio

A former Gloriavale member has admitted he travels back to the West Coast community under the cover of darkness to try and provide information on life outside the Christian group. Audio

French composer Maurice Duruflé's beautiful 'Requiem' of 1947 focuses on images of rest and peace. This is probably the first NZ performance with its original orchestration.

This is your first look at the incredible new video from Northland musician Troy Kingi. ‘Ethiopia’ is visually stunning, political and a bit surreal.

Dame Whina Cooper was considered by many to be the most determined woman in the country for her leadership in bringing to the country's attention the loss of Māori land ownership.  Audio, Gallery

Learning how to start a fire with a few twigs and a packet of chewing gum is an important survival skill. But learning how to light a fire within yourself, that's a survival skill that will serve you in the jungles of the Amazon or the office.  Audio

The Detail - Instagram’s move to take the onus away from ‘likes’ is being dubbed a game changer by many who use the app, with users saying it takes away the pressure around posting content. Audio

It's a story from World War Two that had never really been told before - one of a Polish man who volunteered to infiltrate Auschwitz and get word to the Allies about what was happening inside. Audio

Music critic Amy Raphael has spent time talking to women at the top of their game about their experiences in music. Audio

Director Richard Lowenstein speaks to RNZ Music about Australian rock star Michael Hutchence, what it's like to make a film about a lost friend, and seeking the truth about the late INXS singer. Audio

From the 1976 Tour of South Africa to last year's epic contest in Wellington, RNZ looks back at the most memorable moments between the All Blacks and Springboks. Video

The world of bossa nova is much poorer with the loss of the great João Gilberto, who passed away on 6 July. William Dart pays tribute to the Brazilian master. Video, Audio

The six-month contract extension for Paladin, the controversial company providing services to refugees on the Papua New Guinea island of Manus, is worth $US77 million.

Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen gives his tips and strategies for parenting a child who is having behavioural problems - be the child's friend, he says. Audio

Engineer, educator and scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson, AKA Nanogirl, talks to host James Nokise about being a scientific misfit, finding her own learning style, and why introverts make the best public speakers. Audio

A swamp-blues rock trio called My Baby who are based in Amsterdam and include a Kiwi guitarist had their audience up and dancing at WOMAD 2019 in Taranaki. Audio

The quest for romance is never simple something which award-winning Australian writer, Stephanie Wood found out the hard way through an on-line encounter, that became a relationship, and then a cautionary tale. Audio

Tim Finn's 21-year-old son Harper is the latest to join the family songwriting business. He's just released two piano-pop songs that might have him swatting away comparisons to his dad, but also show his own emerging style. Audio

The French Senate has approved a bill allowing for a better land management in French Polynesia.

Boris Johnson’s cabinet shuffle is “carnage”, says UK correspondent Matthew Parris. Audio