Features

New evidence of the past, present and future impacts of climate change on Antarctica's ice has been published in a recent issue of the prestigious science journal Nature. Alison Ballance looks into it. Audio

Coco Solid, aka Jessica Hansell, unpacks some of her favourite songs from her recent mixtape 'Cokes', which she says is about  "community, my ancestors and throwing it back in colonisation's face". Audio

The Chills frontman and self-confessed hoarder Martin Phillipps has unearthed around 400 items from his expansive personal collection for an exhibition opening at Otago Museum this weekend.  Audio

William Dart recalls some personal highlights of saxophone listening on his way to reviewing a new album from the Delta Saxophone Quartet playing arrangements of David Bowie's music from his Berlin Years. Video, Audio

If your household brings in $100,000 and you still struggle to make ends meet, is it your own fault or an indictment on today’s cost of living? Bonnie Sumner investigates.

The racial, cultural, gender and religious differences between us are only superficial – and the belief that they "really really matter" is holding humanity back, says neuroscientist and author Sam Harris. Video, Audio

Chamber Music NZ has a tour with a difference on as part of its Matariki celebrations this month starting tonight at Wellington Museum. Video, Audio

C'est la vie by writer-directors Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano, who made the delightful The Intouchables and Samba, is the smartest, funniest film Simon Morris has seen in ages. Video, Audio

In the latest episode of BANG! Melody Thomas takes a trip to a Coromandel pub to hear about 'Man Cards', learns some great metaphors from James Nokise and trades communication tips with psychologist Zac Seidler. Audio

The kea have been observed to laugh and play, and an New Zealand animal behaviourist aims to find out why. Audio

Local RnB singer Ladi6 has had a big year: she’s undergone two vocal surgeries, released an critically acclaimed EP, and taken home an armful of awards Video, Audio

In episode four of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle wrap up the first round of the group stage of the Football World Cup with the help of RNZ Music's Yadana Saw. Audio

Nick Tipping plays a mixed bag, including tracks from Vi Redd and Bill Evans, a classic from Miles Davis, and a new album by Auckland band Dog, featuring Roger Manins, Ron Samsom, Kevin Field, Olivier Holland, and guest James Muller. Audio

The music of the Sinai desert is a designated Stratocaster-free zone where jerry cans and abandoned ammunition boxes make for the best drums. Video, Audio

Sara Harvey started Agony Autie as a way to talk about being autistic, about living in a world that is too bright and too noisy - and why it's OK to "stim". Video, Audio

Long before the accolades and attention, Kendrick Lamar told RNZ Music there was nothing phony about him and his stories of Compton, South L.A.

Instruments are designed to sound beautiful, but are not always easy to hold. Now instruments are getting a 3D makeover to help ease the load and Ottawa Symphony Orchestra is leading the way.

Instead of fearing artificial intelligence we should embrace it. But we should be wary about who owns data and how it's collected, Sir Nigel Shadbolt from Oxford University says. Audio

Dairy is a cornerstone of the New Zealand diet, but author Mark Kurlansky says it's a surprise so many people are able to even consume the product. Audio

Rapper, writer and visual artist Jessica Hansell aka Coco Solid has received the 2018 Fulbright-Creative Pacific Writer’s residency.

In February, violinist Joshua Bell reunited with his longtime collaborative partner pianist Jeremy Denk for a recital broadcast live from Carnegie Hall. Tune in to Music Alive at 7:30pm to hear it. You may recognise Joshua's face from his cameo performances in the web television series 'Mozart in the Jungle'.

Nick Bollinger surveys a Nashville-recorded album by Oakland soul belter Shannon Shaw. Shannon in Nashville has echoes of Dusty in Memphis, he says. Audio