Features

RNZ Music is proud to present the brand new single and video from Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders, ‘Stolen River’, from their collaborative album Word Gets Around, which is out today!

In just over a month, hot chilli lovers from all over the country will gather in an Auckland bar to witness an event you might describe as sheer lunacy - the chilli eating champs. Audio

The 1000 Mile Club was started at San Quentin Prison in 2005, with the goal of training willing inmates to run 1000 miles in a calendar year exclusively within the facility. Since then, the club has grown to over 50 members. Audio, Gallery

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is bringing Star Wars to life with live performances of the score while the films play on big screens in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. Video, Audio

Bob Marley played his only New Zealand concert at Auckland’s Western Springs forty years ago this month. His visit had a seismic effect on this country’s relationship with reggae music, which continues to resonate. Video, Audio

William Dart draws some connections between new albums from Kurt Wagner's Lambchop and Hollie Fullbrook's Tiny Ruins. Video, Audio

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them." The Tudor Consort sings, with cellist Andrew Joyce.

What does it mean to be agile in today’s marketplace and what challenges do international giants like H&M and Zara present for New Zealand fashion brands? Audio

Troy Kingi, Mara TK and Mark Vanilau are Love and Hope. The trio play live in Wellington's beautiful Old St. Pauls for a special night with friends and whānau. Audio

Anthems: New Zealand’s Iconic Hits tells the story of New Zealand music through some of this country's biggest songs, and features musicians including Lorde, Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga, Neil Finn and Anika Moa.

Butter, golden syrup and coconut are key ingredients of the quintessential Anzac biscuit - but also key to debunking some of the myths surrounding its origin. Audio

A new exhibition Whare Kahurangi - or house of treasured possessions - has opened featuring collections of taonga Māori through to Transformer toys.

A self-confessed IT geek has set up a kids coding club as part of his mission to give more Pasifika kids the opportunity to get into a career in IT. Video

Vapnierka is the story of Vapnierka Kupenga. Vapi is passionate and dedicated to the advancement Māori, but where does the name Vapnierka come from?

Explore different facets of that modest yet evocative instrument, the standard army issue bugle. There's a bugle with tattoos, children who played the bugle, a sad story from Feilding and a very special bugle call.

Official advice on how to put a baby down to sleep is on their back, in their own bed on a firm mattress. But what are the safety guidelines covering which kind of bed to use? Audio

Reminding us of the core values of international understanding and the free flow of ideas, two of Saxony's storied orchestras – arch-rivals actually – get together to break down some barriers, in the Leipzig Gewandhaus.

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have made their bed, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Some MPs have superpowers. They really do. 'Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it’s a member of the Regulations Review Committee.' Needs a better superhero name though. Audio

Auckland Museum is holding a series of free concerts throughout May including performances by Hollie Smith and Finn Andrews.

DJ IllBaz was born in Palestine, and moved from Kuwait to Palmerston North as a child. Now in his twenties, he's hugely successful, supporting Six60 at their sold-out Western Springs event and performing at the Aroha Nui concert. Audio

What is burnout and what does the patriachy have to do with the way women experience it? Audio

U.S. pop sensation Billie Eilish performs in Auckland tonight. Yadana Saw delves beneath her staunch exterior in a conversation about horseriding, clothing as armour, fanhood and skin maladies. Video, Audio

This year’s finalists for Best Children's Music Song, Best Children's Music Artist, and Best Children's Music Video have just been announced.