Features

A survey has found the average person stops seeking new music at age 27 years and 11 months, after that, we have what's called "musical paralysis". Jim Mora asks his panelists if this is true for them. Audio

A world-renowned fossil expert is concerned about the impact of a restructure at Te Papa on its important natural history collections.  Audio

This week, Upbeat is meeting the five finalists of Lexus Song Quest and asking them about their musical aspirations. Today tenor Filipe Manu and soprano Eliza Boom talk with Clarissa Dunn. Audio

Young children and elderly people are coming together to laugh and play at Wairarapa rest homes. It's the initiative of a local mum concerned about elder loneliness. Audio, Gallery

Lecturer of Music and coordinator of the student contemporary music ensemble, Eric Lamb has resigned following the recent restructure of the department.

If you want to minimise waste, first learn is how to refuse what you don't need, says the French-American artist who pioneered a 'zero waste' lifestyle over ten years ago. Video, Audio

Analysis - The difference between the NZ First vote and the Green vote at the election? Less than one percentage point. The leverage value for NZ First in those 25,000 extra votes? Priceless, writes Guyon Espiner.

Performing on board the Interislander ferry in exchange for free passage is something most local bands do at some point in their career. Here's a loving tribute to 'NZ's worst gig' from Hayden Donnell.

Christianity's spread across the Pacific was enforced from the top-down, rather than the result of some kind of social movement.  The finding is in just-published research in the journal Nature Science Communications, which studied 70 Austronesian cultures across the Pacific. Audio

The 1963 demo tape, rejected by Decca, features a 16-year-old Bowie - then known as David Jones - singing 'I Never Dreamed' with first band The Konrads.

Papua New Guinea Rugby League is linking with the Brisbane Broncos to provide development opportunities for female players with the NRL club's women's premiership team.

Opinion - Joseph Parker is making his first foray back into the ring this weekend since losing to Anthony Joshua, but the stakes for the young Kiwi boxer are as high as ever, writes Jamie Wall

A newly released album from the sainted saxophonist is an unexpected pleasure without any surprises, writes Nick Bollinger. Audio

Wellington songwriter and producer Josie Moon introduces her new single 'After Hours' and talks about synaesthesia. She supports Tash Sultana in Wellington tonight.   Audio

Why are women training to breaking point without eating enough ? What is it doing to their bodies? And what's being done to address the problem?  Audio

Northern English actor Maxine Peake revisits the working men's clubs of her youth in Funny Cow, a story about a female comedian breaking into a scene that didn't yet exist.  Video, Audio

Performing on board the Interislander ferry in exchange for free passage is something most local bands do at some point in their career. Here's a loving tribute to 'NZ's worst gig'.

David Longstreth has made a post-modern pop album of romantic sentiments and apocalyptic backdrops. Nick Bollinger listens. Audio

New York City’s Transportation Alternatives project is reclaiming the streets for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport, without capitulating to the demand of ‘nimby’ motorists. Audio

Grammy nominated percussionist Tupac Mantilla doesn’t mind being compared to his namesake Tupac Shakur. In fact, it’s the name that brings in a new audience. And he says it’s a name that works for a percussionist. It’s a very rhythmical name.

Peter Hoar was in the Auckland Town Hall for Verdi's grand opera 'Aida' on Friday night. He reviews the performance for Upbeat. Video, Audio

In the last four years, 1400 more Māori have enrolled at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, the largest Māori tertiary provider.

English actor and comedian Cariad Lloyd started collecting life stories about grief and loss in her podcast 'Griefcast', which has just won Podcast of The Year. Audio

Auckland singer songwriter Vincent H.L. has released his debut solo album, after a decade playing guitar, drums, and keys, in a lot of bands. Video, Audio