Features

Being, the stage name of Jasmin Balmer, has just released her second single and performs it live in our Auckland studio. Audio

Manu Samoa will face Germany or Portugal for a place at next year's Rugby World Cup after World Rugby announced the rescheduling of their home and away playoff series.

The Kiwi crooner cobbles together an impressive musical line-up to perform two of his new songs in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio

Chances are you’ve never heard of the Independent App Network of NZ, but its members have launched local news apps from Wellington to Ashburton and journalists are being hired to work on them. Audio

Pacific midwives in New Zealand are for hoping better working conditions as the coalition government prepares to announce its health budget this week.   Audio

Rugby union is on the rise on Guam with a former prop from New Zealand's Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise leading their efforts to grow the game. Audio

A Samoan-New Zealand boxer is trying to help Pacific people adopt healthy lifestyles in an effort to combat alarming rates of non-communicable diseases.

A Vanuatu Cabinet minister says his government remains fully committed to creating reserved seats for women in parliament. Audio

Benny Castles from WORLD talks about changes in New Zealand fashion and the challenges of local production - recorded live at iD Dunedin Fashion Week. Audio

In tonight's episode, Trevor Reekie speaks with ex pat Kiwi author Garth Cartwright who has published ‘Going For A Song – A Chronicle of the UK Record Shop’. Plus music from Lord Kitchener, Césaria Évora, Miriam Makeba and more.  Audio

David Long's work for amplified guitar, orchestra and mechatronics fascinated audiences at its première in 2016. #NZMM Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of Ezra Furman and new local releases from Hans Pucket and Emily Fairlight, while Elliott Childs investigates the eccentric and possibly nonsensical world of Cosmo Sheldrake.

Compassionate communication is a critical aspect of caring for someone with dementia, says author Angela Caughey, who looked after her husband Brian for 12 years. She shares some tips. Audio

Some New Zealanders are convinced IV vitamin C is the reason for their cancer regression - but what does the science say?  Dr Frances-Rose Schumacher looks at the evidence.

Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun complete their journey through the complete Violin Sonatas of Beethoven with the great 'Kreutzer Sonata', tonight at 7.30pm in Music Alive, or here later at your leisure.

Brian Eno turns 70 today. An increasing number of septuagenarians are still on the road or making records, but how many remain vital cultural forces? Eno is one such rarity, says Nick Bollinger.

Young New Zealander of the Year (and former Kurdish refugee) Rez Gardi is setting up a charity to help young refugees get higher education. Audio, Gallery

The composer described it as 'my unfortunately over-famous symphony’ but Clara Schumann adored it and Basil Fawlty stoutly defended it! The NZSO's recording is available as this month's free classical download.

Brian Eno turns 70 today. While an increasing number of septuagenarians are still on the road or making records, how many remain vital cultural forces that continue to inspire with fresh ideas? Eno is one such rarity. Here are ten reasons why. 

Trials are underway to see if there's potential for a commercial snowberry crop in New Zealand. Audio

Whose voice is the loudest? Who's the messiest room-mate? Zoë George finds out. Video, Audio

Everyone who successfully completes the Te Araroa trail gets a medal. But not everyone gets one from the trail founders engraved with their own catchphrase. Audio

Monique Fiso's mission is to elevate Māori cuisine. This year, the 30 year old chef opens her first permanent restaurant in Wellington. Audio, Gallery

Andrew Savage of punk band Parquet Courts speaks about recording their album with pop producer Danger Mouse, and his connections to New Zealand band Opposite Sex. Video, Audio