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Director of new Kiwi music doco on why 'Welcome Home' is more than just a great song
A new five-part series on New Zealand music is screening on Prime TV throughout NZ Music Month. Anthems: New Zealand’s Iconic Hits tells the story of New Zealand music through some of this country's… Video, Audio
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REVIEW: You Are Us / Aroha Nui Christchurch
Last night, the second of two benefit concerts for those affected by the Christchurch terror attack took place at Christchurch Stadium. Artists including Lorde, Stan Walker, Sol3 Mio, Marlon Williams…
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Today's business news: What you need to know
In today's business news - Moa beer is rejigging its leadership structure and butter prices are on the rise.
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Deer are Not Like Moa
There's been a long held theory that, like the moa, introduced deer do a good job of keeping the ecosystem balance in our landscape and without them, plants would grow out of control. However, a new… Audio
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Researchers shed light on why kiwi and moa became flightless
Otago University researchers have discovered new evidence of what made some of New Zealand's iconic birds, such as the kiwi and extinct moa, flightless.
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Why the kiwi and moa stopped flying
Researchers have found out what made two of our famous birds flightless, but with this new discovery will scientists now try to reverse it? Audio
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Lorde to headline Christchurch benefit concert
It's been announced this morning that Lorde and the Exponents are getting behind fundraising efforts for people affected by the Mosque attacks. They're joining an impressive line-up of the New Zealand… Audio
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Lorde to perform at Christchurch benefit concert
Lorde is part of a massive lineup of artists set to perform at two benefit concerts raising money for those affected by the Christchurch terrorist attack. Other performers include Dave Dobbyn, Marlon… Audio
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'My Muslim brothers, sisters got hit' - Jon Toogood fundraises for Christchurch
Concerts will be held in Auckland and Christchurch to raise money for those affected by the Christchurch terrorist attacks. The You Are Us/ Aroha Nui concerts will be held at Auckland's Spark Arena on… Audio
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'Quirky finds' at revamped Whanganui Regional Museum
The Whanganui Regional Museum has taken a back-to-the-future approach to its relaunch after earthquake strengthening.
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Celebrate International Women’s Day with Tami Neilson’s ‘Big Boss Mama’
Tami Neilson has released a brand new song, ‘Big Boss Mama’, to celebrate International Women’s Day, and RNZ Music is stoked to be the first in NZ to share it. Video
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Study traces Haast eagle back to Australia
A new study on the largest birds of prey that ever lived in New Zealand traces them back to Australia. The giant Haast eagle, which used to prey on Moa, shares a common ancestor with a tiny Australian… Audio
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Today's business news: What you need to know
All the latest news in the business world in one place, brought to you by the RNZ Business team.
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Te Papa's new nature zone biggest change in 21 years
Te Papa has unveiled details of its new nature zone, the biggest change to the museum since it opened 21 years ago.
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The Songs of Al Park
William Dart looks at the splendid new album celebrating the Christchurch songwriter, Al Park, featuring cover versions by Jordan Luck, Marlon Williams, Delaney Davidson, Anthea Struthers and others.
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Should we stop moa bone sales online?
There are calls for a law change to stop the growing number of people who are selling moa bones and eggshells online. Audio
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Dunedin Archaeology
The Guardian newspaper's been reporting that archaeologists are asking the New Zealand government to stop the trade in moa bones. In November a private collector in Britain purchased an entire moa… Audio
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Moturua Island archaeological dig unearths tools, structures
Archaeologists have uncovered moa-bone fish hooks, tools made of obsidian and shells and other evidence of voyaging Polynesians settling in Aotearoa.
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Jock Phillips
Just before starting this summer show we found out about a project by the historian and writer Jock Phillips. He's writing a book about the social history of New Zealand, embodied in 100 objects. He… Audio
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Polynesians could have settled in NZ over 700 years ago
Archaeologists have uncovered moa-bone fish-hooks and other astonishing evidence of voyaging Polynesians settling in Aotearoa more than 700 years ago. For the last two weeks, volunteers and workers… Audio
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Niwa diver explores ancient sunken forest
A New Zealand marine ecologist says an ancient sunken forest in the North Island may provide more clues about climate change over centuries.
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Craft beer company buys top restaurant group
Craft beer company Moa is buying a host of top Auckland restaurants, as it looks to expand outlets and boost sales.
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PNG government rethinking China mining deal after opposition
Papua New Guinea's mining minister says the government is looking at changing parts of a mining deal struck with China.
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PNG government rethinking China mining deal after opposition
Papua New Guinea's government looks at changing parts of a controversial mining deal struck with China. Audio
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Songs about leaving and saying goodbye
We asked our listeners to tell us what they reckon are the best songs about leaving. We got hundreds of suggestions and have culled the list down to 20! Get your tissues ready! Video, Audio
