Christmas
Screentime: New Christmas movies
Film and TV correspondent Laumata Lauano has been working her way through the new Christmas offerings so you don't have to! Audio
Christmas conundrums, from gifts to parties to avoiding Covid: What you need to know
Explainer - The approaching holiday season is a time of joy. But it also involves a few tricky questions. From family gatherings to avoiding Covid and even navigating grief, RNZ is here to help. Audio
Music Alive: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - Celebrate Christmas 2022
The Auckland Philharmonia presents its annual Christmas concert. For 2022, their guests are soprano Anna Leese, the Graduate Choir New Zealand and conductor Benjamin Bayl. Audio
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Christmas Spirit and Soul
William Dart finds the Christmas spirit in recent music from Taylor Swift and Pentatonix along with true Christmas soul from the late greats Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. Audio
Nashville Babylon Christmas Special 25 December 2022
It's Christmas Day at Nashville Babylon Towers so for this festive edition Mark has some unusual seasonal classics from the likes of CW Stoneking, Otis Gibbs and Canned Heat, the Handsome Family and… Audio
Blue Smoke: Christmas
Has it ever snowed in New Zealand on Christmas Day? Over the years our musicians have rearranged Christmas to suit, and our songwriters have added some sunshine to the playlist. This episode of Blue… Audio
How do you ditch a Christmas tree?
Once the festivities wrap up, figuring out what to do with that parched pine tree in your lounge is a chore many people are happy to postpone.
How to cope with stress over the holiday season
Family dynamics, dealing with in-laws, persuasion fatigue and sheer exhaustion can make for stressful holidays for many. Psychologist Sarb Johal says it can help to prepare like a professional athlete… Audio
The festive season on RNZ Concert
Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, RNZ Concert has some lovely things for you to look forward to hearing over the festive season.
A service from the East Tamaki Church of Samoa celebrating Christmas
This Christmas service from the EFKS (Ekalesia Fa'apotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa) Congregational Christian Church of Samoa in East Tamaki, Auckland, is conducted by Rev. Eperone Futi Audio
Yuletide brass with David Bremner
Music Director of the National Band of New Zealand, David Bremner joins the show with a wonderful mix of brass music to mark the Christmas season. Audio
GRUBER arr Maskell: Silent Night
Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand conducted by Terence Maskell at the Auckland Philharmonia's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 16 December 2022. Audio
MENDELSSOHN arr Willcocks: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 17 December… Audio
RUTTER: Twelve Days of Christmas
Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 17 December… Audio
ADAM arr Ryden: O Holy Night
Performed by Anna Leese, the Graduate Choir New Zealand, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland… Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker Suite No 1, selections
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December 2022. Audio
STRAUSS: An die Nacht Op 68 No 1
Performed by Anna Leese and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December 2022. Audio
STRAUSS: Wiegenlied Op 41 No 1
Performed by Anna Leese and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December 2022. Audio
PROKOFIEV: Troika, from Lieutenant Kije Suite
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December 2022. Audio
MENDELSSOHN: Weihnachten
Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand conducted by Terence Maskell at the Auckland Philharmonia's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December 2022. Audio