Features

An environmental scientist has created a mobile waste solution machine that could benefit remote communities in Vanuatu.

Black nose Valais are being bred in New Zealand by a syndicate of vets, geneticists and animal reproductive specialists, who say they’re an ideal lifestyle block animal. Audio

A former Papua New Guinea prime minister says the country's severe cash flow problems are getting worse by the day.

"Standing on mountain passes at the same elevation as the clouds, beholding vast landscapes of uninhabited ridges, valleys, rivers and mountains is a glory unto itself. Audio

Wellbeing, health and the opportunity to live a life you value may not sound much like traditional economics, but it’s being put at the heart of what Treasury does. Video, Audio

Campaigns on single-use plastic bags often target retailers but the Bags Not initiative is looking to change shoppers’ behaviour. Audio

Papua New Guinea's parliament will meet in the coming days to formalise state-of-emergency provisions following the major earthquake in the Highlands.

Monash University's World Mosquito Programme says wolbachia bacteria can stop mosquitoes from spreading dengue and other diseases like chikungunya and zika.

Some people say they cannot help their loud sneezing, and are tired of being given a hard time about it. Audio

The genre-agnostic Grammy winning musical chameleon that is Beck sits down for a frank exploration of his humble beginnings and his musical legacy. Video, Audio

Insight - Last year more than two million people visited Iceland, which is home to just 330,000 people living on islands about a third of the size of New Zealand. Audio

Tonga is the first Pacific nation to have a legal aid centre providing free services for survivors of domestic violence.

Filtering out a portion of sunlight from entering the Earth's atmosphere is being explored as a way of reducing some of the impacts of climate change. Audio

Drought in remote atolls of the Marshall Islands has prompted a visit from the the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. Audio

Inspired by #MeToo campaigns abroad, broadcaster Alison Mau and publisher Stuff are urging New Zealanders to blow the whistle on sexual assault and harassment at work Audio

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The number of female jockeys in New Zealand is steadily rising, and expected to overtake the number of male jockeys, writes Alexa Cook.

Nick Bollinger discusses a 70s-flavoured solo debut from musician- for-hire Dominic Blaazer. Audio

Verdi’s turbulent tragedy of four characters caught in a web of family ties, politics, and love is a mainstay of the operatic repertory.

According to food writer Bee Wilson, the dangers of eating processed meat have been known for decades and the fact consumers are so little aware of it is a tribute to the powers of the meat industry. Audio

Nick Bollinger talks to Scandanavian duo - and WOMAD visitors - My Bubba. Audio

The WOMAD festival is in its 14th year at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands and it’s set to be a very special weekend. Trevor Reekie gives us the lowdown. Video, Audio

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As the first national commemoration New Zealand Wars takes place, Te Ahi Kaa features highlights of a discussion with historian Harawira Pearless on locating key battle sites in Crete. Audio

Hugh Sundae started his career as a volunteer at Auckland's 95bFM when he was fourteen. Twenty five years later he's just finished a three year stint as General Manager. In this week's Mixtape Hugh talks about his multifaceted career, and six of his favourite songs. Video, Audio

This week, Robyn Jaquiery features some of the great Easter hymns, and you can also listen again to previous episodes here.