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Kara Rickard
Kara Rickard is the host of RNZ's flagship music programme Music 101, airing on Saturday afternoons on RNZ National.
A dynamic presenter and broadcaster, Kara brings over 12 years of experience in commercial radio and 20 years across television and media. She has previously presented Matariki and holiday programming on RNZ National, and joined the team full time in July 2025.
Showcasing her versatility, Kara co-hosted the 2024 and 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards alongside Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan, celebrating the achievements of New Zealand's music industry. Additionally, Kara hosted RNZ’s visual podcast Treaty Talks, as well as programmes on Sky Sport and Whakaata Māori.
RNZ Programmes
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On the Air - Mā runga iarere
An afternoon of music and interviews with a range of guests across the cultural spectrum that pops up during the holidays. Hosted by Kara Rickard and Mark Williams.
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Music 101
Music interviews, live performances, behind the scenes, industry issues, profiles, back catalogue, undiscovered, greatest hits, tall tales and true... all from an Aotearoa perspective.
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Search results for Kara Rickard
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The Sampler: Kokoroko, Awning & Frances Grass
19 Jul 2025Tony Stamp joins Kara to discuss the new album by London jazz ensemble Kokoroko, plus recommends new releases by local musicians Awning and Frances Grass. Audio
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Finn Scholes of Carnivorous Plant Society on their new psychedelic jazz EP
19 Jul 2025The creative force behind the adventurous ensemble breaks down their new EP The Lizard. Audio
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NZ on Air's Teresa Patterson on new music funding scheme
19 Jul 2025The head of NZ on Air's music division explains a new initiative to help get more bands out on the road. Audio
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Corrella on 'Cookie', their AMA win and upcoming tour
19 Jul 2025Pipiwharauroa and Cid from award-winning roots band Corrella join Kara for a chat about their new single and upcoming tour. Audio
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Music 101: New host Kara Rickard!
Kara Rickard, host of Music 101, talks about the legacy of Fat Freddy Drop founder Chris Faiumu. Plus she shares what's on Music 101 here on RNZ tomorrow afternoon from 1pm. Audio
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DJ and ‘Minister of Vibes’: Gene Rivers
20 Jun 2025Gene Rivers is a Tāmaki Makaurau-based DJ, community music programmer and Auckland Council Arts and Culture programmer. Rivers curated Stardome’s 2025 Matariki event, Matariki on the Move, blending… Audio
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson on new EP Curse
20 Jun 2025Kara and Mark catch up with Ruban Nielson, the frontman of psychedelic rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra. The band has just released EP Curse, a six-track exploration of ’70s-’80s Italian… Audio
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Geneva AM on her debut album Pikipiki
20 Jun 2025Geneva AM (Geneva Alexander-Marsters) is an award-winning Auckland-based producer, beatmaker, vocalist, and bilingual songwriter of Ngati Ruapani, Ngati Kahungunu and Aitutaki heritage. She has a… Audio
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Dark Side of the Moon designer Aubrey Powell on iconic album art
Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell is the visionary co-founder of Hipgnosis, the iconic design group responsible for the legendary prism cover for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Audio
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DMC World Champion: DJ Spell
20 Jun 2025DJ Spell is a DMC World Champion beatmaker from Aotearoa. He is known for his sharp sampling skills and genre-bending approach on the turntables. He captivates live audiences with raw, hardware-based… Audio
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Olympic sailor Blair Tuke on protecting the oceans
20 Jun 2025Kara and Mark catch up with Blair Tuke is an Olympic and America’s Cup champion sailor. Audio
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Cooking hāngī and much more with chef Kia Kanuta
20 Jun 2025Matariki is often spent with whānau eating: it’s a significant part of celebrating the new year. Kara and Mark catch up with Auckland’s Most Outstanding Chef, Kia Kanuta, about his championship… Audio
