Features

The Pacific region has the moral authority to demand global action on the climate crisis, the UN Secretary General says.

Samoa's Prime Minister says using teaching resources based on the works of the Scientology founder, Ron Hubbard, does not mean accepting his religious beliefs.

Mediawatch - They came to Paris, they talked, they put pressure on social media companies. But the Christchurch Call could have unintended consequences for journalists, a prominent media freedom advocate says. Audio

The Detail - RNZ journalist Isra'a Emhail gives a special insight into what it was like covering the Christchurch mosque attacks - and seeing her own community torn apart. Audio

The Song Crush team listen to the feminine flecked new songs from indie-rock veterans The National, and a minimalist cover of Cher’s 1998 hit ‘Believe’ amongst other great new releases. Video, Audio

Voices - A group of writers share food culture and personal stories about grandparents, past jobs, favourite food and childhood kitchens. Audio

On one side of the street, under the Reserve Bank, they used to store gold bullion, but on the other side, under the Treasury building, is a spare Parliament.  Audio

The shimmering beauty of Paris is reflected in Ravel's strongly structured masterpiece of 1903. Charlotte Wilson looks into the backgroud of this favourite of the string quartet repertoire. Audio

Nashville songwriter Kacey Musgraves charmed a diverse audience at the Auckland town hall this week with songs of love, the universe, small-town ennui, rainbows and butterflies. Video, Audio

Hardline anti-vaxxers often cop the blame for New Zealand's frequent measles outbreaks - but researchers say an 'immunity gap' affecting an entire generation is what's allowing the disease to flourish.

A Samoan researcher at Auckland University is looking at culturally appropriate diagnostic tools for Pacific people when it comes to dealing with the prevention of dementia.

Douglas Coupland sometimes misses the time before the dawn of the internet, but says once you get addicted to any increased level of speed of information you can never go backwards. Audio

Media reports in Solomon Islands say Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is coming under increasing pressure from his own MPs to switch the country's political allegiance from Taiwan to China.

Samoa Police have charged the former CEO of Football Federation Samoa with theft as a servant.

There is continued conjecture in French Polynesia over a convicted mayor who wants to stay in office.

Widescreen - Microbudget Wellington indie Status Pending looks at love in the social media age, says Dan Slevin.

Colin Peacock investigates whether New Zealand's publicly-owned media companies would benefit from having a staff member at the top table. Audio

Glenda Keam will be leading ISCM as it prepares for the 2020 World Music Days Festival which will be held in New Zealand. Glenda Keam talks with Eva Radich on Upbeat. Audio

Peter Mechen casts a critic's eye and ear over the NZSO's 'Love Eternal' concert featuring pianist Denis Kozhukhin and conductor Thomas Søndergård.

The Detail - What New Zealand is aiming for with its Zero Carbon Bill, and why our country is unique when it comes to dealing with methane-producing cows. Audio

'Cosmic Cowgirl' Kacey Musgraves played the Auckland Town Hall at the weekend, charming a diverse crowd of devoted fans. Kirsten Johnstone spoke with her about Golden Hour her Grammy-winning album Video, Audio

Analysis - Last night's election win by Australia's Coalition government has dealt a blow to the hopes of more than 800 refugees stuck on Pacific Islands.

Nashville songwriter Kacey Musgraves charmed a diverse audience at the Auckland town hall on the weekend, with songs of love, the universe, rainbows and butterflies. She talks Grammys and microdosing with Kirsten Johnstone Video, Audio

Melissa Heath thinks her message to New Zealander homeowners is a scary one. She suggests we might all need a cup of tea and a stodgy muffin after hearing it.