Features

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

Jenny McLeod's choral piece is based on a charming Edward Lear poem and was composed in 1986 for the visiting Cambridge University Chamber Choir. #NZMM Audio

Iconic singer-songwriter and Nobel prize-winner Bob Dylan returns to New Zealand for two concerts in August. Nick Bollinger chooses five songs that offer a hint of what – and what not - to expect. 

The spoiled Auckland princess Cynthia in Annaleese Jochem's debut novel has been called 'vacuous' and 'possibly a psychopath'. The 23-year-old novelist tells Charlotte Graham-McLay why Cynthia is her role model.

The very best in Americana, alt country and blues music, hosted by Mark Rogers. 11:04pm Mondays on RNZ National.

At the age of 76, the US author and activist takes aim at the idea death can, in fact, be postponed if we just work out, eat the right things and get enough tests done. Audio

Wrapping up RNZ Concert's coverage from the 2018 NZ Festival, Swedish mezzo Anne Sofie von Otter performs an exquisite selection of Schubert songs with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

A spoken word Samoan poet has published a heartfelt piece of poetry in motion on social media in response to her mother's residential care home subsidy application being declined in New Zealand.

It's a small island of only about 2000 people partway between Fiji's main islands and Tonga, but despite its size the Fiji dependency of Rotuma has its own unique language and culture, more like that of the Polynesian islands to the east than the rest of Fiji. Video, Audio