Features

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

Janelle Monae holds The Declaration of Independence to account in a funky and forthright new album. Nick Bollinger discusses. Audio

Ashburton folk musician Matthew Smith plays four tracks from his self-titled solo debut – plus a Neil & Tim Finn cover. Video, Audio

Mediawatch: New Zealand allows use of bits of TV shows, movies and songs for criticism and review but - unlike many other countries - our copyright law has no exception for satire and parody. Video, Audio

With Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern soon to give birth, her partner is stepping in as primary caregiver. Hamish Cardwell investigates NZ's full-time dads and societal barriers to the role. Video, Audio, Gallery

Peter Griffin beams in from Google's developer festival in California to tell us what the tech company have got in the development pipeline. [Peter Griffin travelled to California with the assistance of Google] Audio

Tom McLeod found the task of composing a six-minute film score where the story had yet to be written ... somewhat daunting! The blank canvas of limitless possibilities was more difficult than it sounds. #NZMM Audio

The son of Led Zeppelin's original drummer John Bonham (aka Bonzo) leads a live tribute show coming to New Zealand this month. Jason Bonham tells Jesse Mulligan about following in his dad's footsteps.  Video, Audio

Donizetti's portrayal of a constrained woman asserting herself - complete with opera’s most celebrated mad scene. On RNZ Concert from 6pm.

New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead received an Icon Award this week. RNZ Concert’s Nick Tipping – grandson of 2005 winner Peter Godfrey – presented it to her. Audio

Karl and Nadine Toe Toe gave up city jobs to return to his hometown of Murupara four years ago. They host bus tours of young international travellers several times a week. Audio, Gallery

Brothers Nainz and Viiz Tupai (aka Adeaze) wrote their first songs in years after the death of their beloved mother. With children's choir TONE6, they perform 'You Make Me Smile' from their new album A Mother's Love. Video, Audio

Feeding pets raw food rather than a specially formulated dry diet or tinned meat is an emerging trend - but some say there's no scientific evidence that it's healthier. Audio

As he nears the end of Te Araroa trail, Bruce Hopkins endures days of freezing cold drizzle, and someone walks off with his hiking poles. Check out the latest on his expedition here.

The sights and sounds of Antarctic icebergs are revealed in Voice of the Iceberg. Check out the series named Best Creative Feature at the NZ Radio Awards.

After their second album, brothers, Nainz and Viiz Tupai took a long hiatus from the band and started up a South Auckland performing arts programme for kids. But following the recent death of their beloved mother, who was their biggest supporter, Nainz and Viiz were inspired to write music once again. Video, Audio

Happy Mother's Day to our RNZ Concert mothers/listeners. Did you know about this amazing collection of stories and videos to keep the children entertained while you have a little time to yourself today?

Chris Gendall's chamber work Wax Lyrical won the SOUNZ Contemporary Award in 2008. #NZMM Audio

Soul singer Louis Baker is one of those artists you truly get once you've seen them perform live. In the RNZ Auckland studios, he's cobbled together a rather impressive line up of accompanying musicians to perform two new songs.  Video, Audio

Food writer Delaney Mes shares her recipe for an easy fennel, mint and ricotta flatbread. Audio

Nick plays an all-NZ selection for NZ Music Month, including tracks from bassist Paul Dyne, pianists Charmaine Ford and Phil Broadhurst, on RNZ Concert from 5pm. Audio

Laura Douglas swapped a corporate suit for jeans and gumboots and moved back to the South Island to set up her Real Country tourism venture. Audio

Thirty years ago, Upper Hutt Posse released the single ‘E Tū’ - New Zealand’s first rap record. Key members of Aotearoa's hip hop community talk about the impact of the politically-charged track.

Huge news for New Zealand Coronation Street fans - the beloved show will jump ahead 18 months in order to bring it in line with the UK broadcast.  Audio