Features

In 1930s Napier, "abortionist" Annie Aves was tried in court four times, but never charged. The latest episode of Black Sheep tells her story. Audio

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Pressure to get residency and exploitation by unscrupulous employers has led some Indian students to self-harm and even suicide, a group representing migrant workers says. Audio

"We've navigated those seas; they've been bountiful for us. We understand the management and respect required in order to keep our lifestyle going."

The iconic singer songwriter says she never thought about having to 'manage her legacy', but 'when you’ve been around this long, it’s to do with being dignified and making good choices'. Video, Audio

Ten years after the release of her first album Long Player, homegrown soul singer Hollie Smith joins Alex Behan for an hour of her favourite tunes. Audio

The singer and bassist played on three Deep Purple albums - 1974's Burn and Stormbringer and Come Taste the Band in 1975. Video, Audio

The TV show 'The Block' had its final last night and many people aren't happy at the result. The winners got a second chance at auction after a very slow round of bidding. Audio

Kerry Barden's casting credits include The Help, Spotlight, Pitch Perfect and Winter's Bone. He talks to Simon Morris about the business of fitting faces to film scripts. Audio

"In the workplace, even now in 2017, [caring] work is considered not very skillful, and therefore is very low paid" – First Union retail and finance secretary Maxine Gay. Video, Audio

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Singer and bass guitarist Glenn Hughes played on three Deep Purple albums: 1974's Burn, Stormbringer in the same year and Come Taste the Band in 1975. Video, Audio

Nanaia Mahuta and Rahui Papa debate Kīngitanga, broadcasting, the Te Ture Whenua bill, climate change, poverty and housing. Audio

Arts collective Kava Club celebrates New Zealand filmmaker Sima Urale, 21 years after the release of her acclaimed film, O Tamaiti. Sima based the film on her own experiences, and the family tragedy is told from the perspective of children. Audio

Tech journalist Brian Merchant reflects on the first decade of the iPhone – how it's not only changed our lives, but revolutionised the way digital devices are marketed and sold – in his book The One Device. Audio

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut album Drive, Bic Runga is touring NZ's main centres. She tells Wallace Chapman a few of the old songs are making her cringe. Video, Audio

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem got the band back together because David Bowie told him to. Nick Bollinger has a listen to their new album and ponders Bowie's advice. Audio

David Jones womenswear buyer Teneille Ferguson discusses brand identity and we find out why Instagram is booming in Asia in the latest episode of My Heels Are Killing Me. Audio, Gallery

Net clips for the wine industry made with grape skins? Kiwifruit spoons that include traces of kiwifruit skin? Fruit and vegetable growers are looking with new eyes at the bioplastic potential of their waste. Audio, Gallery

Humans are physically insignificant both individually and as a civilisation, but if we are very rare in the universe – as science suggests – we are also extremely valuable, says particle physicist Brian Cox. Audio

It's a mini AI-powered hothouse where UV light exposure can be carefully controlled to produce nutritious crops that taste great. Audio, Gallery

La Clemenza di Tito tells the story of a real Roman Emperor and was composed by Mozart in the last year of his life.

Nick Bollinger reviews a new intricate, anxious and mature album from the American quintet. Audio

There are only two guanaco studs outside of South America – one is run by Keith Payne in North Canterbury. Big Ears Llama Ranch is home to around 50 of the sturdy camelids. Video, Audio

Despite a walk-back on some of its tax plans, a water tax for commercial users is still part of Labour's policy. We check out some of the claims about its cost to farmers.

This week's programme begins with a Māori prayer and a song by Ngapo Wehi for the last day of Te Wiki o te reo Māori . Audio