Features

It is Hospice Awareness Week and writer Michelle Langstone pays tribute to the people who looked after her father with such care, professionalism and kindness during his final days.

Buildings once stood where lettuces now thrive, in the centre of our second biggest city. As Frank Film found out, Cultivate Christchurch produces more than veges, they’re growing opportunities for young people.

The Detail - Donald Trump cheats at golf, and lies about his handicap. Why does it matter? Former Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly talks about the President he says is as rotten as a year-old banana. Audio

The new rockumentary about this bittersweet Dunedin band "turns it up to 11.... It is, by any measure, definitive.... It shows us how lovable he is but also how difficult he might be to work with", according to film critic Dan Slevin.

The Chaperone (written by Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes) and The Aftermath (starring Keira Knightley) are a little too reminiscent of older and better movies, according to Simon Morris. Video, Audio

Sonia Sly gets the lowdown on Jockey's iconic Y-Fronts – a favourite of Kiwi men since 1940 – in the final episode of My Heels Are Killing Me ; Audio

To make the best meaty burger you've ever had, use a 100 percent beef patty and aged cheddar, says Burger Burger chef and co-founder Adrian Chilton. He shares his recipe. Audio

"It will be the happiest piece I have ever written, especially the last movement," said Felix Mendelssohn. Today's the anniversary of its première in 1833.

Mediawatch - In the middle of an intense election campaign, Australia’s public broadcaster has been looking for new leaders itself after a scandal that saw off its top executives last year. Audio

Angela runs growing workshops at her small family farm in North Canterbury and also leads the food sustainability movement Eat New Zealand. Audio

In days gone by, Northern Manawatu farmers haven't gone in for group activities, but now a group take 'social days' off the farm together for pest-destruction shoots and bike rides. Audio

Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes are set to music in the new production Dahlesque. Australian singer Elise McCann leads the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performance this weekend.

Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. Listen from 6pm on RNZ Concert.

Lyttleton bluesman Delaney Davidson and country legend Barry Saunders perform the title track from their new album. Video, Audio

Ground-breaking New Zealand filmmaker Merata Mita is the subject of a documentary screening around New Zealand today. Audio

Business journalists love talking about the consumers price index (CPI) and gross domestic product (GDP) - but have you heard of the Big Mac Index or the Truckometer? Nikki Mandow investigates indicators. Audio

A new series on Prime TV / Prime Catch Up tells the story of New Zealand music through some of our biggest songs, with many of Aotearoa's most loved musicians. RNZ Music is very excited to share these extra video stories:

Dan Slevin picks the best new shows on New Zealand streaming services.

Something for the juniors today. Nat and Nadia are twins who don't always get along. Nadia is worried a cat will ruin her music recital.

Many musicians have written songs about their mum or being a mother themselves. Here are some of our favourites.

Naholo can leave New Zealand rugby safe in the knowledge he's made a genuinely worthwhile contribution, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Every songwriter has a mother, and most of them have written at least one song about them, or about being a mother themselves. Here are some of our favourites, in honour of Mother's Day.

Today Robyn Jaquiery includes a track from the new Kiwi gospel album Offering, plus some dedication hymns, spirituals, and a Charles Wesley favourite. Video, Audio

The ISCM World Music Days festival is a bit like a United Nations of contemporary music with musicians from all over the world coming together to present and talk about new music.