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This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the quietly instructive narratives of Bill Callahan; songs of lost innocence from The Flaming Lips; and the history-steeped rock'n'roll of Chuck… Audio

A new strut will be in place on the Auckland Harbour Bridge in the next few days after a freak accident on Friday morning caused serious structural damage.

Strong winds struck two trucks travelling… Video, Audio

Traffic is in severe gridlock in central Auckland as one onramp to the Harbour Bridge has been blocked, and cars are trying to get through the city to the Fanshawe Street onramp.

Checkpoint reporter… Video, Audio

Jesse speaks to Professor Nick Wilson about the 1pm announcement on alert levels and Nick Hill from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A look back at the life of bass player Gary Peacock, and tracks by Toshiko Akiyoshi and Bobo Stenson. Audio

The news all over the world has been pretty intense lately, so Nick presents a set called "Jazz in Difficult Times". Audio

American singer-songwriter and guitarist Bill Callahan has been making music for 30 years. From 1990 - 2005 he released music under the name Smog, but since 2007 has been releasing music under real… Audio

Grammy Award-winning band The Flaming Lips have been making music since 1983. Their songs has been used in movies and TV shows and have accumulated many accolades. The Sampler's Nick Bollinger reviews… Video, Audio

Lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge could be out of action for several weeks, after a freak gust of wind toppled two trucks, causing damage to the bridge's superstructure.

The incident closed lanes… Video, Audio

Miguel Harth-Bedoya talks lockdowns, music education, and whether there's such a thing as classical music. Audio

This year the Wellington Jazz Festival will highlight the achievements of New Zealand musicians. Audio

The amount owed to creditors of the failed travel group STA has soared to more than $10 million, with customers told there's little chance of getting their hard earned cash back.

Nearly a month on… Audio

The Covid-19 pandemic has failed to dent New Zealand's love affair with property, embarrassing the best guesses of many economic forecasters.

But now Treasury says a dip is coming and claimed in its… Audio

The Finance Minister says he's got a balanced plan to reduce debt and keep services going, despite concerning unemployment forecasts.

The books have been opened ahead of the election today, and they… Video, Audio

A specially-chosen set of jazz to help you chase away the last of the wintry weather. Audio

US based Belarussian journalist Nick Shchetko talks to The Panel about the unrest in Belarus and his concerns for family still living there. Audio

Some Auckland rest homes have begun allowing visitors again - despite no change in the alert level.

When the city locked down last month - so did aged care homes.

And while guidelines allow visitors… Audio

With the borders closed and the country's tourism tanking, it's tough times for most hotel providers.

But one Auckland outfit is hoping to buck the trend - opening today and offering the most… Video, Audio

Anthony Ritchie discusses the premiere of his fifth symphony 'Childhood' by the DSO this Saturday. The Dunedin composer talks about the theme of regeneration and growth in his new work.  Audio