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Former nurse Liz Wright, now 83, always knew she would spend her retirement training guide dogs. Audio

Frank Lindsay has been fascinated with bees for over half a century. Audio

Grandmother DJ Vika, 85, is one of Warsaw’s most popular DJs. A new documentary explores her radical approach to ageing.  Video, Audio

A new album from English singer-songwriter Richard Thompson is a cause for much rejoicing, especially as it's his first for a long six years. William Dart puts Ship to Shore in the context of his six-decades-long career. Audio

Methodist leader John Wesley had some good tips for singing hymns, including this one: "Sing lustily and with good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength". Sing along to an uplifting selection of hymns in this week's programme. Audio

Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab establishes herself as a fiercely unique artist on her essential second album, says Tony Stamp. Video, Audio

Nick Tipping checks out the wide variety of jazz from the year 1964, including albums from Shirley Scott, Ben Webster, and Eric Dolphy. Audio

The Wellington-based DJ jumps on Music 101 before catching the plane to London  Audio

Kelly Gibney shares the recipe for a hearty and healthy soup that's perfect to pack for lunch.

Congratulations to arts administrator Warner Haldane, whose work behind the scenes in New Zealand arts and music organisations has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours. Audio

Rob and Zareen Cope educate people about the dangers of screen addiction through their company Our Kids Online. Audio

Wellington pop musician Jason Parker chats to Evie Orpe on The Tahi.

Glen Powell is perfect as a fake assassin in the new film Hit Man, says Simon Morris.  Video, Audio

The local psych-rock duo generate a lot of noise yet fill their songs with a spooky type of myth-making, says Tony Stamp. Video, Audio

WATCH - Champion boxer Mea Motu hopes talking about her own experience of domestic violence will help others escape abusive relationships.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is the fourth in the buddy-cop franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Does it have the same magic 30 years after the first episode? Video, Audio

Denmark says the instant ramen noodle flavours have worryingly high capsaicin levels. But how much spice are we really talking?

The generation that marched to ban the bomb had morphed into something much less idealistic by the early 1980s, a US writer says. Audio

Striking up a conversation with someone you don't know can be a minefield, but knowing how to provide someone else with the opportunity to talk can help, an experimental psychologist says. Audio

English electronic music group Mt Kimbie have just released a new album and play Glastonbury festival at the end of this month.  Audio

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Widescreen - From a stadium spectacular to an intimate presentation of a beloved back catalogue, Dan Slevin watches four recent films about music.

mateur chef and fantasy literature fan, Chelsea Monroe-Cassel makes it possible to eat just like they do in The Game of Thrones. Audio

Not sure what to eat tonight? Christchurch-based chef, author and busy mum Sam Parish knows the feeling. She shares a simple and super-tasty recipe for Chinese sausage fried rice that the whole whānau will love.

The acerbic Scottish duo are in particularly fine form, thirty years after their inception, on an album that takes aim at social media. Video, Audio