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Aotearoa’s godfather of hip hop Darryl Thomson, aka DLT, and long-time Māori composer, the late Te Taite Cooper will receive the Iconic Award, which recognise those who’ve made a significant… Read more Video

Stan Walker, Ria Hall, and the reo Māori music collective Maimoa, are among the finalists for two awards that celebrate Aotearoa’s Māori musicians and the rise of te reo Māori in Kiwi music. Read more Video

New Zealand singer/songwriter Harper Finn (son of Tim) released a brand new song and video on Friday. ’Dance Away These Days’ channels the frustration of lockdown and invites you to ‘lose yourself in… Read more Video

The winners of the 2020 Pacific Music Awards have been announced in an online ceremony, which included musical performances from the cream of the Pacific music community. Read more

RNZ Music is delighted to present the new single and video from former Goodshirt member Gareth Thomas. ‘Wake Up’ is Gareth's second release from his upcoming 2021 album, Bits. Read more Video

Adam Hattaway and The Haunters just released a new single and they're about to set off on tour.  Read more Audio

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new single and video from Auckland-based, UK-born newcomer Deryk. 'Goodtimes' is from Deryk's debut EP Womb, which is out today. Read more

RNZ is over-the-moon to present the new single and video ‘Wasting Our Time’ from Christchurch band Adam Hattaway and The Haunters. The song is the lead single from their upcoming album Woolston, Texas… Read more Video

Artists including Ladi6, Ria Hall, and Trinity Roots will join the 41 acts that were set to play this year’s event, which was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present the new song and live vid from honey-voiced alt-country musician Ebony Lamb. ‘Midnight’ is the first hint of what’s to come on Ebony’s forthcoming solo debut. Read more Video

Te reo Māori thrash-metallers Alien Weaponry announce nationwide tour Read more Video

For the fifth year running, Aotearoa’s behind-the-scenes musical talent will be celebrated with the AMA Artisan Awards this November. RNZ Music’s Charlotte Ryan announced the finalists on Music 101… Read more Video