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German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott plays Schumann's romantic cello concerto with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Feddeck.

Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) has changed what our government looks like and what it does, say politics experts Fiona Barker and Jack Vowles. Video, Audio

NZ composer Martin Lodge's new CD links composers from four continents in a joint musical statement on the Taoist theme of ‘flow’. Audio

Mimi (Aimee Belton) first met Rivers (Chris Baigent) during the aftermath of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The duo plays folky tunes with pop melodies and strong harmonies. Audio

Bob Dylan's Blood On The Tracks is one of the most celebrated albums in popular music. An exhaustive new 6-disc set lets us eavesdrop on its construction. Nick Bollinger discusses the set, and his own long relationship with its contents. Audio

Mediawatch - Hosts and journalists at NZME's flagship news brands calling each other out over Auckland cycleways reporting is not a great look for a company aiming to monetise its content, Colin Peacock writes.  Audio

Trees with red trunks and apples that are red right the way through and flower all year round: is it time to back NZ scientists' GM products? Charlie Dreaver reports. Audio

Farmer Glenn Gamble says the fleece from his 400 Angora goats sells for a much higher price than the wool from his crossbred sheep. Audio

To celebrate Movember, the RNZ Music team is counting down our favourite local music mo’s... and a couple of beards.

Through the magic of fermentation, cabbage and salt can be transformed into sauerkraut, which is not only great for our gut bacteria but also a cool Christmas gift, says food writer Kelly Gibney. She shares her recipe. Audio

Some of the biggest names of disco and their descendants will take the stage at Mt Maunganui this summer. One of those groups is The Pointer Sisters. Ruth Pointer talks about her life in the Pointer Sisters and what we can expect at the show. Video, Audio

Tauranga singer Ria Hall carried off the Maioha Award at the recent APRA Silver Scrolls. William Dart traces the musical and political path that led to her new album Rules of Engagement. Video, Audio

Māori leader Mahara Okeroa and historian Dr Rachel Buchanan talk about Māori and Pakeha attitudes towards the 1881 invasion of Parihaka.

Wellington hip-hop pioneers Darryl Thomson (DLT) and Bennett Pomana (MC Beware) select some songs and tell some stories. Video, Audio

The Wellington supergroup treats us to a stripped-back sing-along version of 'Shine' and chats to Yadana Saw. Video, Audio

Our rates of obesity and mental distress are up but smoking is down, according to the 2017-18 NZ Health Survey.

New Zealand pop singer Kimbra performs an acoustic version of ‘Everybody Knows’ from her latest album Primal Heart, live at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios.

VIDEO –​ Alex Behan chats to Troy Kingi, Alien Weaponry, Six60, SWIDT, Brooke Fraser, Sons of Zion and Che Fu at the Vodafone NZ Music Awards. Video, Audio

When heavy rain pummeled hill country inland of Tolaga Bay back in June, forestry debris was swept down to the sea, storming through farmland on its way. Farmers Mike and Bridget Parker say the repairs have cost them $500,000. Audio, Gallery

An international flight exhibition opening in Auckland tomorrow will give people the chance to learn more about space and aerodynamics using the latest technologies.

Nick Bollinger discusses the spine-tingling harmonies and modern-day field recordings of vocal trio Mountain Man. Audio

Back in 2013, Ben Branson came across a 17th-century book on distillation and started playing around in his kitchen. A couple of years later, Seedlip was launched – just when the world was ready for a spirit without alcohol, he tells Kim Hill. Audio

Orchestra Wellington presents the ballet score of 'Jeux' by Claude Debussy, and Michael Houstoun joins them to play not one but two piano concertos.

Review - When Stieg Larssen died, the series' new author decided Lisbeth was by far the most interesting character - which is true - and the story would benefit from concentrating on her, which isn't, Simon Morris writes. Video, Audio