Features

Puccini provides a heart-wrenching score for the story of a young Japanese woman who's been abandoned by her American naval officer husband. From 6pm on RNZ Concert.

In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle reflect on England's downfall and look ahead to a final no one saw coming. Audio

William Dart looks over the recordings of English singer, Olivia Chaney, in this, the first of two programmes focusing on the Nonesuch label. Video, Audio

Nestled in the heart of Cannons Creek Toru Fetū is a kindergarten with a mission to establish the present and future generations of young people of Cook Islands, Niuean, and Tuvaluan descent to learn in their own language and culture. Video, Audio

The gay romance film is not a new concept but Ideal Home adds a novel dash of farce and has its heart in the right place, regardless of the choice to cast two straight men in the lead roles, Simon Morris writes. Video, Audio

Mary and remuneration expert Geoff Summers discuss total remuneration and employer contributions to KiwiSaver - Mary Then Mary turns to a survey on KiwiSaver. Audio

A small crowd gathered at the Auckland Museum to remember the past on Thursday, as a vast collection of historical i-Kiribati items were wheeled out as part of the country's independence celebrations.

Men are more likely to be called by their surname and scientists called by their surname are more likely to be considered eminent, as microbiologist and science commentator Siouxsie Wiles explains. Audio

Being the Speaker of the House can be a lonely and complicated job, so dozens of speakers and clerks from across the Pacific have gathered in Wellington to share experiences and ideas on running a parliament. Audio

Part of the family of fundamental particles that make up all known matter, neutrinos hurtle unimpeded through the Universe, interacting with almost nothing, and the source of them has remained elusive to scientists for decades.

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French cellist Sébastien Hurtaud plays a concerto commemorating the WWI battle at Chemin des Dames, by New Zealand composer Gareth Farr. Music Alive from 7.30pm on RNZ Concert.

Listen: Aldous Harding does more than sing. She shape-shifts through a variety of roles - chanteuse, folk singer and balladeer - all executed with a touch of twisted of humour and quiet horror. Audio

New Zealand's merino industry is world leading and the third-biggest producer on the planet, but it's processed largely in Asia. To investigate, Zac Fleming visited a processing compound in Namh Dinh. Video, Audio

Nick checks out the Hard Bop Grand Pop, Horace Silver- plus tracks from organist Rhoda Scott, and Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli. Audio

Te Vaka, the award-winning pacific fusion band behind the soundtrack to Disney’s Moana, are on the final leg of a one-off tour of Aotearoa playing the songs of the popular animated movie. Audio

The government is being accused of dragging its feet over its pledge to convert its entire 25,000 vehicle fleet to electric by 2025, Political Reporter Craig McCulloch writes.  Audio

Today David Bremner features trombonist Joe Alessi, Christchurch band Woolston Brass, and composer Paul Hindemith.

Local farmers Andrew and Nicki Newton to manage the scenic 521ha sheep and beef property connected by a causeway to the mainland, and huts they've built an hour and a half's walk away are proving popular with tourists. Audio

Ahead of a new documentary showing at the NZ International Film Festival, Gurrumul's producer and friend Michael Hohnen reflects on the blind musician's amazing life and career. Video, Audio

From Beijing with no English, to working as WETA's Art Director's and China Business Development Manager, Sam Gao is taking Wellywood to China - and a sneak preview into China's first major science fiction blockbuster The Wandering Earth. Video, Audio, Gallery

Musicians often give entertaining encores after their performances. Here's a selection from events around New Zealand recorded by RNZ Concert.

The government has continued its charm offensive in Taranaki following its decision not to issue any new offshore oil and gas exploration permits.

Hear a joyously melancholic show by The Veils, performed at The Studio in Auckland in July 2013, from RNZ Music's vault of NZ goodness. Audio