Features

Paddle boarder, honorary crematorium organist and the seventh best comedian of all time; polymath Bill Bailey is back with brand new show Earl of Whimsy. Audio

It was widely reported that a heatwave in Europe was caused by a hot air plume from Africa. But the North African heatwave that preceded the European one barely rated a mention. Audio

RNZ Music is excited to be the first to share the psychedelic and wonderfully unsettling video for 'Lizard Brain' by Wellington experimentalists All Seeing Hand.

Dunedin artist Dudley Benson's latest album was eight years in the making, but it's worth the wait, writes Nick Bollinger. Audio

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Moriori are sick of being used as a political football in arguments between Pākehā and Māori, leader Māui Solomon says. Audio

To celebrate their anniversary the NZSQ is touring nationwide and visiting some of the remarkable historic venues to be found around the country. Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten talk to Upbeat. Audio

Zev Kaka-Holtz won a bronze award in one of the world's most prestigious cheese competitions for his Kau Piro (smelly cow in te reo) - a camembert-style cheese.

Meet 16-year-old Kiwi-born South African Sizwe Singhsesi, aka Lord$eez.

APEC is being billed by PNG's government as the ultimate chance to unlock the resource-rich country's economic potential, but not everyone is convinced hosting the summit will put PNG on the map.

American Samoa's Power Authority is embarking on a major alternative energy project which its acting executive director, Wallon Young, says will save the ASPA about $US6 million annually.

A new framework is bringing a more human aspect to the way Government decides to do things including how they’ll spend money in Budget 2019. Audio

The Thompsons have just planted 15 hectares of kiwifruit trees and 4,000 lemon trees. Back in 2008, they tried to retire, but it only lasted six months. Audio

BBC Proms 2018 is highlighting women composers, past and present. This week's concerts include music by Lili Boulanger, Morfydd Owen and Tansy Davies.

Those who report the news must make up their minds about how to cover the provocative personalities who want their attention, writes Colin Peacock. Video, Audio

Opinion - When the government announced it was banning single-use plastic bags it was the word 'compulsory' that shocked people the most, writes Greg Roughan.

Peter Kitchen's beet harvesting bucket for tractors is attracting worldwide after a YouTube video of some "rugged bucket action" went viral. Video, Audio, Gallery

Opinion - We need the ability to disagree well, writes Chris Gallavin.

Melody Thomas finds out why the lyrics of Invisible Lines –​ the new album from Dunedin band Ha The Unclear – include references to bacteria, biogeography and the bystander effect. Audio

Hear Simon O'Neill in the title role of Verdi's Otello with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Opera on Sunday from 6pm on RNZ Concert. Audio

English musician Ray Davies (from The Kinks originally) has had a lifelong fascination with the USA, and he's released two albums under the title Americana, based on his experiences of touring and living there. William Dart investigates. Video, Audio

On Extra Time, the RNZ Sport team look at why the Crusaders dominated this round of All Blacks selections, how the Black Ferns are preparing for their test against Australia and what's on Joseph Parker's mind. Video, Audio

Canada's sweetest export since maple syrup is about to perform in Auckland. 

Curator Julia Waite talks about a new touring exhibition representing six decades of work by one of our foremost visual artists, Gordon Walters. Audio, Gallery

Sam Hunt has been writing and performing for nearly 50 years and has just published a new selection of his work. He told Kathryn Ryan a quirt life in Kaipara suits him just fine. Audio