Features

Philip Aldridge takes us on a fascinating tour of the Christchurch Arts Centre, well underway with its post-earthquake restoration.

The Song Crush team have comebacks from alt-rock greats Sebadoh and Bill Callahan, an educational jam from Jamila Woods, and more fresh musical treats to drool over. Video, Audio

Former leader Gareth Morgan says members are 'grovelling, compromising political aspirants' - and that's the least of his successor Geoff Simmons' problems. Can he rescue the party from itself? Max Towle reports. Video

We're excited to bring you all the best concerts from this year's popular chamber music festival held in Nelson. Starting tonight with the Grand Opening Concert!

Ruatoria's Graeme Atkins is a keen bushman, he knows his way around the Raukumara Ranges and is constantly working to protect and nurture the flora of the Gisborne region. Audio, Gallery

Sean Mallon's latest book, with Sébastien Galliot, Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing has won Best Illustrated Non-Fiction at this year's Ockham book awards. Audio, Gallery

The problem of waste management in the Pacific has reached a tipping point, according to the region's environment agency.

A newly released version of a language app will allow Samoans to carry their language wherever they go.

A Pasifika and LGBTQI community advocate says more work is needed to secure rights and support for minority communities in New Zealand.

Canned tuna brands are failing to tackle modern slavery in their Pacific supply chains, a new report says.

New Zealand mountaineer Lydia Bradey was on Mount Everest last week when the viral photo showing a queue of people waiting to make their final ascent was taken. Audio

The United States is expanding a programme to help Pacific nations improve intelligence gathering, according to a top military official.

Tonga rugby league coach Kristian Woolf says it's getting harder every year to select a squad with so much emerging talent coming through the ranks.

English spoken-word performer George Mpangav – aka George The Poet – explores whether a podcast can spearhead social change in his unique, award-winning show Have You Heard George's Podcast? Audio

Some of the world's most famous operas have been reimagined by some of the world's most famous writers in a collection of short stories called Midsummer Nights - Tales from the Opera. Audio

After watching the film during an early screening in Moscow, local journalists and critics reported that an estimated five minutes has been removed from Rocketman.

Nashville Babylon is a 'best of the year - so far' special for Queen's Birthday weekend with tracks from the likes of Reb Fountain, Son Volt, Tiny Ruins, the Delines and a brand new song from master songwriter Nick Lowe. Audio

Catch up on what happened over the intense first four days of quarter-final competition in the Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2019 in Queenstown, ahead of the semis and finals this weekend in Auckland. Video, Audio

Watch: A year before the 2011 earthquake Christchurch’s historic Arts Centre upped its insurance cover by $90M. A decision that would ultimately save the largest collection of heritage buildings in New Zealand.

The Budget led news bulletins this week because of that leak. How well did New Zealand media judge public interest in this story? Colin Peacock investigates. Audio

The judges have named the six semi-finalists and the winner of best performance of the New Zealand composition.

Megan May of Little Bird Organics divulges the secrets of her spicy, superfood-laden porridge. Audio

Pianist Denis Kozhukhin plays the Schumann concerto, and the NZSO plays Beethoven and Sibelius.

Taranaki workers who once earned six-figure salaries are having to rethink their lives after the government axed future offshore oil and gas exploration. Could alternative energy prove their saviour? Audio