Features

South Auckland rapper Tha Movement (David Saotupe) and beat-maker Anonymouz (Matthew Faiumu Salapu) incorporate Samoan language and culture into their art and music on the daily. Video, Audio

DJ Sir-Vere talks us through his extensive (and expensive) sneaker collection in the latest episode of My Heels Are Killing Me. Audio

We pay tribute to legendary runner Dick Quax, look at the high hopes for Wellington Phoenix's new coach and get an update on the investigation into alleged bullying and inappropriate behaviour by an outgoing Cycling NZ coach. Audio

A French composer’s sumptuous take on the classic Cinderella fairy-tale, starring Joyce Didonato in our Opera on Sunday at 6pm on RNZ Concert.

William Dart reviews Aucklander Jonathan Bree's somewhat bleak but gorgeously-packaged recent solo album Sleepwalking. Video, Audio

Behind a beautifully-illustrated interactive book teaching kids about kindness as a way to discourage bullying is a soundscape composed by  Wellington-based Tane UpJohn-Beatson. Audio

Tap down the list on 'Add to Playlist' and you'll have hours of jazzy listening from last year's Wellington Jazz Festival.

Research fhas found playing music at a low volume led to people choosing healthier food options.

Sharing millions of dollars of profit among staff is just good business, says Dean Hall of Dunedin's Rocketwerkz. Audio

Two of the country's largest regional swimming authorities are banning expensive technical swim suits for junior competitive swimmers. Audio

Collecting microorganisms paid off for Philip Elmer’s research team when they found one in their freezer that seems to reduce the kiwifruit vine disease Psa. Audio

Three years on from a spectacular debut album, how does Courtney Barnett really feel? Nick Bollinger listens to her latest and offers his conclusions. Audio

South Auckland rapper Tha Movement (David Saotupe) and beat-maker Anonymouz (Matthew Faiumu Salapu) talk about how Samoan language and culture enriches their lives and their work. Video, Audio

The ever-busy New York-based chamber orchestra The Knights has worked with some of the top composers and musicians in the world including Osvaldo Golijov on a stunning new release of his large scale symphonic work, Azul.

When the Hauraki Rail Trail opened in 2012, no-one really knew if it would be successful. Six years on, the trail's hub town Paeroa has a motel – the first 'new build' in many years – plus restaurants, cafes and a cycle rental business. Audio, Gallery

Of the 22 kiwi singles that hit the charts in 1968, 19 of them reached the top 10. This was the first great year for Kiwi pop music says music historian Grant Gillanders. Audio

US scientists have developed an ingestible gut sensor that could identify chemicals linked to disease. Audio

The setting and cast of The Bookshop are enough to attract interest - who doesn’t like Bill Nighy and Emily Mortimer? Simon Morris looks at whether it delivers on its promise. Video, Audio

Imani Winds bring energy and originality to their stage performances. RNZ Concert recorded them at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.

On today's show we celebrate Samoan Language Week with Otara hip-hoppers Tha Movement & Anonymouz; we've live sessions from Katchafire and a trio of bands: Soaked Oats, Being and Ha The Unclear; and we review Tami Nielson's new album.

Chances are you've heard of NZ Music Month - it's been happening every May for 17 years. Alex Behan asks the people who were there from the start to tell its story. Video, Audio

Kimberley Harrington writes dark, moving - and hilarious - essays about the challenges of motherhood, marriage, ambition, and raising kids. Audio

You'll find two current classical downloads here for your listening pleasure. Great when you're on the go - out walking, commuting, or watching the kids' sport.

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the first solo set in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans. Audio