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RNZ  Music is proud to present the brand new track from 2016 Silver Scroll winner Thomas Oliver, ‘Learn That Lesson Again’.

Rosanne Cash has been performing since she was 18 when she toured with her famous father Johnny, since then she's forged a unique career of her own. Audio

Analysis - When it comes to tension between the US and China, National and Labour are on the same side. It's the side that, having taken one side on security and the other side on trade, says we haven't taken sides at all, Guyon Espiner writes.

Have you stood side by side with someone and sung the national anthem? It brings a sense of camaraderie, and that is at the heart of why Christine Argyle has taken the top job at the New Zealand Choral Federation. Audio

The Sampler - Nick Bollinger discusses an album that looks at the state of American Dream, circa 1968, via the velvet-voiced crooners of an earlier era.  Audio

Global efforts to tackle climate change are way off track says the UN, as it details the first rise in CO2 emissions in four years. Audio

Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower - Comedian and actor Angella Dravid shares some classic fried chicken with James Nokise while talking about love, loss, comedy - and prison.  Audio

Norway is the undisputed world-leader in electric vehicle (EV) uptake, but not because Norwegians are more conscious of the environment than the rest of us, the head of the country's EV association says. Audio

He's sung with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, but when Grammy award-winning Jonathan Lemalu steps onto the stage in Wellington's Opera House next week, he'll be accompanied by an orchestra of nearly 50 school children from Porirua.  Audio

New Zealand is investigating allegations Niue's Premier has illegally made himself the sole beneficiary of his country's state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Babies have an astonishing ability to pick up any language they’re exposed to so why is learning a new language as an adult such hard work? Audio

Kiwis wanted something more radical than Kiwibuild, says urban planning lecturer Bill McKay, but the new housing authority could help with supply, and shared equity with affordability. Audio

It’s comedy or tragedy this week on Netflix, according to Widescreen's Dan Slevin.

Black Sheep - Why do some historians think an NZ-born traitor was "instrumental" to the Japanese victory in Singapore during WWII? Plus allegations of a cover-up and the 'watery grave' which ends Patrick Heenan's story. Audio

US space agency Nasa has landed a new robot on Mars after a dramatic seven-minute plunge to the surface of the Red Planet.

Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun continue their journey through the Beethoven Violin Sonatas, with this recital including the much-loved 'Spring' sonata.

Fleetwood Mac with its new lineup, which includes our very own Neil Finn, is halfway through a 52-date US tour. RNZ Music’s Melody Thomas (and her US-based ex-pat mum and sister) were lucky enough to see them perform in San Jose, California.

Two Cents' Worth - NZ has had a recession every year-ending-in-8 since 1968. Apart from 1948, the other '8' years in the century since 1918 weren't great either. Is 2018 the exception, and if so, why?  Audio

High-tech digital pioneer Ian Taylor is bringing virtual reality to Otago prison to help inmates learn to read while they fix cars, Leigh-Marama McLachlan writes. Video

Charlotte Wilson concludes her road-trip with a visit to the light-filled Dunedin studio of Kushana Bush. Audio, Gallery

Fleetwood Mac with its new lineup, including Neil Finn, is halfway through a 52-date US tour. RNZ Music’s Melody Thomas saw them perform in San Jose, California.

The question of whether police can wear their uniforms in Auckland's Pride Parade next year has caused a huge row. Parade chair Cissy Rock talks to Kim Hill about the controversy that has divided the rainbow community. Audio

Analysis - Are New Zealand the biggest poachers of rugby talent world-wide? Some stats released this week suggest the northern hemisphere sides are worse by a country mile.

International journalists were startled when Chinese officials prevented them from reporting some events at the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea this week.  Audio