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Musical Obsessions: Eamonn Marra on The Renderers
Eamonn Marra is a Wellington writer and comedian best known for his comedy about anxiety and mental illness. He has performed in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival and the New Zealand… Audio, Gallery
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Russia should be delared non-compliant - USADA
Russia should be declared non-compliant until testing is completed even if they do hand over doping data after missing WADA's hard deadline, says the United States Anti Doping Agency.
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We Can Work It Out: The best and worst of The Beatles
Now there's not much that's more subjective than taste in music. But is there a way to place an objective lens on the comparative merits of a band's efforts? RNZ Music's Nick Bollinger is on a writing… Audio
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Krishna goal extends Phoenix unbeaten streak
Striker Roy Krishna scored a late winner as the Wellington Phoenix equalled their record of seven games unbeaten with a 3-2 away victory over Western Sydney.
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Roadside drug tests: ESR reassures prescription medicine users
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research says people taking prescription medicines for conditions such as ADHD are unlikely to be caught out by roadside drug testing of drivers.
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Duke Ellington Songbook
Audio 5 Jan 2019Rockin' in Rhythm, Cotton Tail, Perdido, I'm Beginning to See the Light... Duke Ellington was responsible for some of the most memorable tunes in jazz. Nick's playlist includes all the favourites, by…
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Eight must-listen music podcasts
RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone runs us through the best music podcasts for both music discovery and music deep-dives!
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Wada vice-president wants 'rapid' action after Russia deadline missed
The World Anti-Doping Agency should act "rapidly" after Russia's anti-doping agency missed a deadline to hand over data from its Moscow laboratory, says vice-president Linda Helleland.
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Cleaning fees unjustified, Uber riders say
Uber users feel like they're being taken for a ride over cleaning fees of up to $150.
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New driver drug testing in the works - Minister
The government says work underway to develop roadside drug testing may supercede the objective of a petition launched in Nelson today.
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Family hopes petition will save others from enduring loss
A petition has been launched in Nelson today that seeks the urgent introduction of roadside drug testing of drivers.
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What’s the best way of tackling diet-related disease – food labelling or sugar taxes?
Kim Hill explores the tackling diet-related disease with Prof Cliona Ni Mhurchu, Megan Tunks and Simon Kenny. Audio
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Phoenix extend A-League unbeaten run
A late equaliser from Melbourne Victory denied the Wellington Phoenix a valuable away win as the teams played out a 1-all draw in their A-League football clash.
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Officials flat-footed on Meningococcal W outbreak - MP
Whangārei's MP has accused the government of being slow to respond to the meningoccal outbreak in Northland, making the vaccine roll-out programme less effective.
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Dirty water raises health risks at Auckland beaches
Aucklanders are being advised not to swim at a number of summer hot spots because the water is too dirty.
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India start well in third Test at MCG
Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli combined to frustrate Australia for an entire session as India made 215 for two on the opening day of the third cricket test in Melbourne.
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Trump ignites Twitter storm after Christmas call with child
President Donald Trump set off a Christmas social media storm when he asked whether a seven-year-old was too old to believe in Santa Claus.
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Nashville Babylon for 24 December, 2018
On tonight's Christmas Eve special Mark spins a selection of his festive favourites from the world of country, blues and R'n'B with tracks from the likes of the Handsome Family, Willie Nelson, Neko… Audio
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Christmas Goodies
William Dart is in for his New Horizons Christmas Special … he's got treats from Sufjan Stevens, John Legend, Big Maybelle, William Shatner, and Aretha Franklin of course. Video, Audio
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Music 101 Pocket Edition 218: Goodbyes and highlights of 2018
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan and Nick Bollinger share their plans for 2019, Julia Dean gives us a surprise performance and lots of favourite 2018 tracks and music news. Audio
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Cole Porter Songbook
Audio 22 Dec 2018This week Nick kicks off his Summer Songbook Series, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald's legendary Songbook albums. Each week the show is dedicated to a different songwriter. First up: a frolic through the…
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Nick Bollinger takes a break from The Sampler (but he'll be back!)
Nick Bollinger is taking time off from The Sampler to write a book about 70s counterculture in NZ. He talks with Music 101's Alex Behan. Audio
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Suspended vehicle inspector defends his work
A vehicle inspector who has been suspended by the New Zealand Transport Agency for using the wrong testing standards insists he has done nothing wrong.
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Trousers likely cause of fatal chopper crash - report
A report into a fatal chopper crash says there is evidence a pair of over-trousers from the helicopter became entangled in its tail rotor before it crashed.
