Features

While a former US President’s visit preoccupied our media this week, the state visit of the current president of Indonesia - the world’s fourth most populous nation - went mostly under the radar. Video, Audio

Today's hip-hop battles have interesting similarities with the art of traditional Samoan oratory (lauga), says South Auckland music producer Anonymouz, aka Matthew Faiumu Salapu. Video, Audio

The Chamberlain family have cultivated spring flowers at Hadstock Farm in Mid Canterbury since the 1930s. Country Life pays a visit as they prepare to plant early-flowering daffodils. Audio, Gallery

One of NZ's finest brass musicians, Riki McDonnell QSM, died recently in Auckland. Here he plays Kenneth Young's Euphonium Concerto with the NZSO, recorded in 2012. Audio

Insight - Warnings about automation and artificial intelligence changing our lives are ever increasing. Philippa Tolley asks whether we're really thinking about what lies ahead. Video, Audio

The Australian Government is to help foster links between Australian schools and schools in the Pacific.

Our brain's reward centres help keep us alive, but they also make us susceptible to manipulation. Ramsay Brown is exploring more transparent (and ethical) ways to harvest online attention. Audio

Did Ed Sheeran, who has stolen millions of hearts all around the world, and sold as many records, win over a cynical local musician, The Phoenix Foundation's Sam Scott?

The future of Samoa's copra industry is getting a further boost after a new joint venture was signed this month with Dr Bronner's.

Educator Dr Haare Williams grew up in the Ringatu faith founded by Te Kooti. He talks about why the 19th-century Māori prophet was both revered and reviled Audio

The American tenor saxophonist heralded as the saviour of jazz told us he'd be leaving "the music wide open" when he and his band played at WOMAD Taranaki. Video, Audio

Lucy Dacus' astonishingly confident second album has cemented the 22 year old from Virginia as one of the standout artists of 2018. She chats to Alex Behan about history, hope and what's ahead. Audio

Mountain biking in Nelson is having a boom. And its beautiful scenery means it's a great spot to take a ride. It's also bringing in tourists and their dollars. Audio, Gallery

Kim Deal is one of the most iconic and influential voices of the 90s as bassist and sometime singer of The Pixies, and as leader of her own band The Breeders.  She speaks to Kirsten Johnstone about The Breeders' new album All Nerve, sobriety, and having songs written about her.  Video, Audio

Last year, Dua Lipa was the first solo female artist to reach Number #1 in the UK since Adele. She chats to Ellen Falconer about break-ups, homesickness and finding her genre. Video, Audio

Eleven distinctly different Pacific villages showcased cultural performances, food, handicrafts and lifestyle at the annual Pasifika Festival this weekend.

Wagner's final, epic music drama tells of the mystical journey of a young man with a special destiny.

Facebook blames Cambridge Analytica for allegedly obtaining personal information from millions of American Facebook users in an attempt to manipulate elections – but are the UK consulting firm really the only ones at fault? Audio

Country Life joins a group of women being treated for breast cancer enjoying the tranquillity of trout fishing in Waikato, a break from the "medications, hospitals and appointments." Audio, Gallery

Cinematic jazz gang Carnivorous Plant Society perform live at RNZ. Video, Audio

Are the Silver Ferns' Commonwealth Games hopes up the Daintree without a paddle? Do the Brits rate Joseph Parker? Plus we catch up with pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart and mountain biker Casey Brown. Audio

It's 100 years since the death of the revered French composer who created a new sound world in classical music. Influenced by poets, painters, nature and eastern sonorities.

The 10th century processional All glory, laud and honour begins this week's special programme for Palm Sunday, presented by Robyn Jaquiery. Audio

In December British pop star Dua Lipa was named the UK's most streamed woman of 2017 by Spotify, and when Bruno Mars brought his mammoth 24K Magic tour to New Zealand last month, he handpicked her as his supporting act. Video, Audio