Features

Executive Director Frances Turner has resigned from the Royal New Zealand Ballet and will leave the company in September.

Former Music Director of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Miguel Harth-Bedoya is back to work with the NZSO in two programmes including the world premiere of Gareth Farr's He iwi tahi tātou. Audio

This Way Up is finishing up on 7 July. This week, presenter Simon Morton and producer Richard Scott look back at some of the fascinating people they've met, including a scam-baiter, a roadkill-counter and a high-altitude garbologist. Audio, Gallery

Moko artists and carvers Arekatera Maihi and Jacob Tautari talk about mixing chisels with tattoo guns and their personal views on giving moko to non-Māori, on Te Ahi Kaa. Audio

One of the world’s most famous lullabies has been performed especially for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s brand new baby, in German and Te Reo Māori.

One of the world’s most famous lullabies has been performed especially for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s brand new baby, in German and Te Reo Māori.

A New Zealand homage to the Buster Keaton-style comedies of the early 20^th century, and made by two Otago teenagers, has found favour with international film judges. Video, Audio

The White Ferns continue to smash international records, the Football Ferns get investigated; we look at what might go down at the final All Blacks and France test; plus Women's Kabaddi – what is it and why are we so good at it? Audio

Paul Ubana Jones drops in for a live session and chat; we speak to Australian folk legends the Seekers about the release of their legendary TV specials, 50 years after their break-up; We visit Auckland electro-pop producer Boycrush in his studio; Wellington songwriter Charlotte Yates is in for the Mixtape; and much more!

Who knew the famous lullaby has the same tune as ‘Baa, Baa Black Sheep’ and the ‘Alphabet song’?

As the birth of Jacinda Ardern's baby paints NZ as a truly progressive country, James Borrowdale meets the young Kiwis unimpressed by today's socially liberal attitudes.

Scientists are hoping that decoding the genes of common and German wasps will help them develop new genetic tools to control them. Audio

3D printing has revolutionized housing, medicine and now music. The number of musicians experiencing repetitive strain injury is growing and instruments are being designed to try and stop the damage.

Squeaky Bum Time - Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh and RNZ Mediawatch presenter Colin Peacock to wrap up the latest World Cup drama. Audio

Paul Simon has announced he will hold his farewell concert in Queens, where he grew up. The singer revealed in February the tour this year would be his last.  Audio

As part of Matariki, the ancient Māori story of Tinirau and Kae willl be performed with taonga pūoro and a modern musical twist. Video, Audio

The band's frontman – and self-confessed hoarder – Martin Phillipps has unearthed around 400 items for Things Change, an exhibition at Otago Museum. Audio

How a child feels in their very first months of school can set the tone for their academic and social future, says speech and language therapist Christian Wright. He gives tips on preparing them for their first day.  Audio

Local RnB singer Ladi6 has had a big year: she’s undergone two vocal surgeries, released a critically acclaimed EP, and taken home an armful of awards. Currently she’s midway through a 20-date tour that’s taking her all around the country. Video, Audio

One of America's leading authorities on sustainable housing, Matt Petersen, says New Zealand's building standards lag comparable OECD countries - but change is possible. Audio

The giant native bird that the Māori called 'moa' is generally believed to have died out by the time European settlers arrived. But while many claimed sightings since have been laughable, some might have been real. Audio

In this exclusive report, some of the toughest youth offenders in the country talk to John Campbell about their childhoods, why they offended and how they hope to change. Video, Audio

The Music and Dance Library Te Herenga Pūoru at the University of Auckland, along with the Elam Fine Arts and Architecture & Planning libraries will close. Their collections will be merged with the general library, saving the University several million dollars.

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the musings of cosmic cowgirl Kacey Musgraves. Audio