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From English composer Ethel Smyth hurling rocks to Australian conductor Simone Young leading the notoriously conservative Vienna Philharmonic...

Victoria Kelly, a staunch advocate for a stronger female presence in the music industry, is one of the women composers NZTrio are presenting in their concert 'Braid' to mark Suffrage 125. Audio

For the 125th anniversary of women gaining the vote in New Zealand, it pays to look back on how things have changed - not just in the static moments between then and now, but in the gradual shifts over intervening decades.

Betty Stewart (Black) was a significant figure in New Zealand music, advocating for harpsichord and organ, doing solo performances and accompanying some of the country’s top choirs, including Wellington’s Orpheus Choir.

Historian Ngarino Ellis has a dream that one day the approximately 18,000 Māori artefacts held in international museums will be documented, even if they're not returned. Audio, Gallery

You might not have heard of Rotorua-born musician Alayna Powley, but the rest of the world has. At just 25, she’s worked with some of the world’s biggest pop producers and clocked up over 9 million streams on Spotify. Video, Audio

An extract from Te Papa's book of essays Women Now: The Legacy of Female Suffrage: "It is the stories we believe about ourselves that matter. The stories we give light to. But also the stories we refuse. The stories I choose to believe are the ones that make us strong."

Dr Nic Gill has written a book of advice, recipes and health hacks called Health Your Self. He talks to Jesse Mulligan about sleep, accountability, kiwifruit and the importance of squats. Audio

For Suffrage Day, Amanda Brown profiles women who have blazed a trail in the highly competitive world of international orchestral conducting.

Pacific island countries are being urged to look at debt and infrastructure offerings from China as long term investments. Audio

Mit Eldnar are heading for the national finals of both Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats this year. We meet a talented young group of South Auckland musicians. Audio

A diverse collection of music by New Zealand women composers. Create a playlist and enjoy the work of women working in music in Aotearoa, for Suffrage Day.

Episode 7: Rest home worker Roszanne recalls how she ran out of petrol on the way to her brother's tangi and couldn't afford to buy more, and reveals the moment that changed her life. Video

Paul McCartney can't seem to stop writing songs. Nick Bollinger considers what his latest ones add to the best known songbook in pop. Audio

Although snoring can cause a lot of embarrassment and frustration it's really quite normal, says sleep physician Dr Andy Davies. He talks to self-confessed snorer Jesse Mulligan about what causes and treatments. Audio

The Pacific is the only region in the world where undernourishment has increased in the past 12 years.

Three of New Zealand's leading musicians - Moana Maniapoto, Victoria Kelly and Cherie Mathieson - talk with Karyn Hay about the role of women in the music industry.

Auckland's Laneway festival is returning to Albert Park on Monday 28 January with acts including Florence + The Machine, Courtney Barnett and Parquet Courts.

The Pacific Rugby Players welfare group says the sport's governing body, World Rugby, will not engage with it over its Seats at the Table campaign.

Tim Lovegrove could give Morning Report's birds a run for their money after a lifetime speaking to many of our native species. Video

Wellington band The Warratahs are one of the grand old mainstays of New Zealand music, celebrating 30 years of recording under the name. They join us in the Wellington studio to play some pared-back, acoustic versions of their most beloved tunes and chat about music and life on the road. Video, Audio

Australia's government has delayed the announcement of a new agriculture visa, which Pacific leaders feared could have spelled the end of two workers' visas unique for the region.

Mediawatch - Is Winston Peters' surprise announcement that NZ would spend $10m over three years to broadcast more TV content in the Pacific a bid for 'transparent media', a soft-power propaganda move, or a Pacific Reset bandaid?  Video, Audio

Episode 6: Call centre operator Jadwiga's employer limited her work opportunities, so when she became seriously mentally ill she felt she couldn't be honest about what was happening.  Video