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After four years as CEO of Chamber Music New Zealand, Peter Walls announces he will step down early next year.

Hamilton rockers Devilskin sell out shows all over the globe and are one of New Zealand's biggest independent bands, bassist Paul Martin and vocalist Jenny Skulander select some of their favourite tunes. Video, Audio

A soundtrack to good times since the early 60s, 'Louie, Louie' may be the most-recorded song in the world. It's also been investigated by the FBI for obscenity. Find out more in this podcast from Lost Notes. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Video, Audio

The woman who led the gun control campaign in Australia, Rebecca Peters, says countries around the world need to collaborate to stop gun trafficking. Audio

Review - Jon M. Chu's Crazy Rich Asians is the first Asian-led blockbuster since 1993's The Joy Luck Club, and has proven again that representation is a selling point, not a risk, writes Anny Ma.

Hamilton rockers Devilskin sell out shows all over the globe and are one of New Zealand's biggest independent bands. Find out if the devil really does have the best tunes, as Paul and Jenny share some of their favourite music with us. Video, Audio

Opinion - Jacinda Ardern's leniency towards demoted MP Clare Curran leads to easy comparisons with the actions of the last government, writes Bryce Edwards.

Sports Call - Netball New Zealand is about to bite the bullet and finally appoint Noeline Taurua as the Silver Ferns coach, Ravinder Hunia writes.

A rare chance to hear the complete theatre score of Leonard Bernstein's masterpiece West Side Story. Follow the trials of the ill-fated lovers, Tony and Maria, as they attempt to resolve the deep-rooted animosity between two warring communities on Manhattan's Upper West Side.  In full stereo, from 7.30pm tonight on RNZ Concert.

Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of American music collector Ron Kane, his deep connection with New Zealand and the all-star tribute album made in his memory. Audio

New Zealand is the last country in the world to make nutritious hemp a legally consumable food, promoter Cameron Sims says, and New Zealanders are missing out on powerful a source of nutrition. Audio, Gallery

Voices - More needs to be done to protect migrants from getting addicted to gambling in New Zealand, say anti-gambling groups. Audio

Tropical fruits cope extremely well in New Zealand conditions, says Linda Schafli. She and her husband Owen are baffled as to why more Kiwis aren't growing them commercially. Audio, Gallery

New wave synth guru Tom Bailey is releasing a new album 25 years after his success with Thompson Twins, whose 80s hits include 'Hold Me Now', 'Doctor Doctor', and 'In the Name of Love'. Video, Audio

The Australian Liberal Party has torn itself apart yet again and veteran Australian journalist David Marr says it's because Peter Dutton is "not very bright" and "can't count". Audio

New Zealand sports need to re-examine recruitment methods and boost women's confidence to seek leadership roles, former Black Fern captain and NZR board member Farah Palmer says. Audio

RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the new music video from Auckland’s Sal Valentine and his 11-piece funk/soul/rhythm and blues band. ‘Maxine’ features Sal aka, Ivan Luketina-Johnston as a cult leader, and its groovy disco vibe belies a dark subject matter.

Ever wondered who does what in the tiny wedge-offices that make up the Beehive? One minister gave us an inside look at the anatomy of a minister’s office. Audio

In Napier's poorest suburb, empty lots replace state housing, unemployment dominates, and, each evening, synthetic cannabis joints light up as 'The Nui' falls into darkness.

The very best in Americana, alt country and blues music, hosted by Mark Rogers. Monday nights after the 11 o'clock news on RNZ National, 101 FM.

Thomas de Mallet Burgess has an international reputation for directing award-wining opera and leading research into opera performer training. Video, Audio

New Zealand is a great place to live if you're a philosopher and a hard place to live if you aren't at home with your own mind, says Christchurch musician Roy Montgomery. Audio

Rotorua artist and high school teacher Maraea Timutimu incorporates poi made of bread packets and cameo-style portraits of her sisters in artwork that reflects her formative years at Queen Victoria school. Audio

It's unheard of for an author to hold a book launch at a professional wrestling event, but for illustrator Michel Mulipola, it seemed fitting.