Features

Fate brings together new albums from two men who both play fiddle and whistle. One, John Hartford, now sadly no longer with us, had a yen for bluegrass; the other, Andrew Bird, is drawn more to the art of soundscaping Audio

When restrictive new abortion laws were passed in this country in the late 1970s, a grass roots group of women immediately mobilised as the Sisters Overseas Service. Audio

Baby food pouches may be contributing to obesity and dental health problems. Otago University associate professor Anne-Louise Heath is researching their impact. Audio

Watch - As part of Matariki celebrations, the 'Hāngi Master' has created a pop up hāngi in central Auckland to showcase the beautiful Māori cuisine and the process that goes with it. Video, Audio

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra made a late change ahead of Pathétique concert featuring works by Ligeti and Tchaikovsky. Audio

Music reviewer and academic Graeme Downes looks at why some songs mean so much to us. He touches on 'Both Sides Now', by Joni Mitchell, 'What's Going On' by Marvin Gaye and Nina Simone's 'Feeling Good'. Video, Audio

The Detail - Tensions are escalating between Iran and the United States, and there doesn't appear to be an off-ramp.  Audio

Our Changing World - NIWA scientists are putting freshwater fish such as inanga through swimming trials, to find out how they cope with water moving at different speeds. Video, Audio

We'd like to introduce you to six songs you should hear this week, ranging from scandipop to jazz. Featuring Lizzo, Aurora, Myele Manzanza, Flying Lotus and more.  Video, Audio

Opinion: For many Christians, Folau has become a talisman for religious freedom. But not all Christians see it that way, writes Geoff Thompson for The Conversation

Honest conversations are not easy to come by in China where free expression is discouraged, so NPR correspondent Frank Langfitt, turned taxi driver in his spare time swapping free rides for candid chats. Audio

Don't miss out on Mozart's Piano Concerto No 21 which has been a very popular Podcast Classic, courtesy of Lars Vogt, the NZSO and RNZ Concert. 

Sufferers of a debilitating, mysterious and often misdiagnosed disease, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), may have something they've been seeking for decades - a diagnostic test. Audio

A Porirua gang member is putting unwanted fish heads and frames to good use by delivering them to hungry families in his community.

Voices - The Hong Kong community in New Zealand say they are furious over the violence and push by the government back home for a controversial extradition law with China. Audio

RNZ's Insight won best documentary/factual talk feature at the 2019 New Zealand Radio Awards for this story by Teresa Cowie who went inside prison to investigate New Zealand's meth epidemic. Video, Audio

Stand up paddle boarding appears a serene activity, but that is a far cry from the sport dominated by Kiwi Annabel Anderson. Audio, Gallery

The Detail - Should desperately ill New Zealanders have the right to choose their own death? And if so, under what circumstances? David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill is back for a second reading today. Audio

The Cook Islands traditional voyaging canoe, Te Marumaru Atua, has made a grand return to her resting place off Rarotonga.

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture has captured more than 40 dogs in the first few days of a two month campaign to reduce the number of strays on the streets.

An immunisation programme to reach 100,000 children in nine Pacific countries was launched in Wellington last week. Audio

More than 3,500 athletes from 24 nations from Oceania will gather in Samoa on July 7 for the Pacific Games - the biggest sporting event in the Pacific region. Video, Audio

A purpose-built traditional vaka being gifted to Palau's government will be used to help island communities deal with the climate crisis.

She's one of country music's greatest and richest stars. Listen to Simon Sweetman's appreciation of Dolly Parton, one of the great singers and songwriters in popular music. Video, Audio