Features

A new documentary looks at the turbulent life of Martin Phillips, leader of the legendary The Chills. "While we were still riding this wave, it hit the rocks", he says. Video, Audio

Metal fan and member of the local band Devilskin, Paul Martin, explains the appeal of head banging music  \m/. Video, Audio

Christian Kluxen conducts the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in a first piano concerto, a first symphony and an Australasian première.

It seems we’re all being Marie Kondoed to within an inch of our lives at the moment, but messiness isn’t necessarily bad, the author of a new book says. Audio

Six years ago Human Rights Watch launched a campaign to ban the development, production and use of so-called killer robots. The campaign is spearheaded by New Zealander Mary Wareham, Audio

The Kākāpō Files - The death of Hoki from a fungal infection brings the number of adult kākāpō to 146, while there are 77 chicks. Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the debut single and video from Wellington-based folk-pop songwriter Claudia Jardine… starring a cute pug called Frank.

For more than 100 years calorie counting has dominated diet advice, but it's woefully inaccurate, misleading and unscientific, says journalist Peter Wilson. Audio

There's been a resurgence in infectious diseases we thought we'd got rid of. The Detail speaks to a researcher studying who anti-vaxxers are, and how to win them back. Audio

Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson has slowly been building an impressive comedic resume. The 28-year-old is known for his sharp humour, bright red hair and swanky suits. Audio

Check out Nick Granville with high-flying Kiwi musicians Dylan Elise and Ben Shepherd; Count Basie, Joe Williams and Tito Puente. jazz organist Cory Henry and trombonist Melba Liston; and Wynton Marsalis is in bebop mode. Video, Audio

As coastlines around the country crumble to rising seas, and defence costs rise, property insurance in some areas will become unviable, a climate economist says. Audio

First Person - This is my final week on Morning Report and I'd like to tell you why I'm leaving, what I've learned and what I won't be apologising for. Video

What's it like to look at your leg for the last time then ask doctors to amputate it? Zoë George follows champion rock climber Rachel Māia as she says goodbye to her limb and embarks on a new chapter of her life. Audio

Korean popular music is sweeping the world, and a group with massive smash hits - Blackpink - has a New Zealand member and some strong local connections. Video

Journalist Paula Penfold tells The Detail why she decided to get personal when it came to abortion law reform. Audio

As the Government prepares to deliver its much publicised well-being budget, a team of researchers at Massey University have developed their own measure of social progress - the Shared Prosperity Index. Audio

Scottish duo The Proclaimers released their first politically-charged anti-Thatcher anthem 'Letter from America' in 1987. Their new album, Angry Cyclist, reflects their dismay at Brexit and the US political scene. Video, Audio

Of all the brilliant musicians David Bowie worked with, few were as central to his career as his long-time pianist Mike Garson. His avant-garde, jazzy playing added "whipped cream" to the rock n roll cake, he says. Video, Audio

Known as the 'limping lady', Virginia Hall was one of the most formidable spies of World War II. She ambushed German convoys, blew up bridges and gathered intelligence that helped liberate Paris. Audio, Gallery

Enjoy some virtuoso playing from visiting Israeli pianist Boris Giltburg with an all-Russian programme.

Song Crush delves into UK hip hop, doom rock, alt-country and plenty in between. Host Tony Stamp has help from Wallace Chapman and Leilani Momoisea. Video, Audio

Analysis - James Faulkner's 'misunderstood' social media post has raised a lot of questions, none more so than why should we care? RNZ Sport Editor Stephen Hewson writes.

Widescreen - Amma Asante's Holocaust drama Where Hands Touch illuminates the persecution of an unexpected minority in Nazi Germany, says Dan Slevin.