Maggie Tweedie
Tokyo's Techno Kiwi: George Nelson
George Nelson is a New Zealander living in Japan with a passion for haiku, techno and fashion.
The pages of, The Techno Kiwi reveal a delightful fusion of both Japanese and New Zealand cultures,… Audio
Dog trialling is in the blood
Champion dog trialler Clark Chrystal fosters his daughters love for the sport. Audio
Country Life Friday October 6 2023
This week on Country Life it's farrowing time when Cosmo visits a free-range pig farm near Timaru, Leah meets a horticultural legend and proud centenarian, and a dad and daughter dog-trialling duo… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 4 October 2023
In Pocket Edition this week, we meet Romy the DJ and songwriter dealing with grief through dance music. Jim Mora speaks to champion boxer Mea Motu and she selects the sounds. And Maggie Tweedie plays… Audio
The Mixtape: Toni Huata
Our guest picking the music over the next hour is composer, champion of Maori music and vocal powerhouse Toni Huata. Audio
Introducing: Modniy
This week on Introducing we meet Modniy. A sonic project by Poneke based musician Sonya Ishimnikova. Audio
Romy on dealing with devastating loss through dance music
Award winning musician Romy of The XX shares how big moments of grief inspired an uplifting dance record full of emotive club classics. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 27 September 2023
In Pocket Edition this week grunge musician Kristin Hersh dials in from New Orleans. Ruban Nielson reflects on his family connection to Hawaii. And how his heritage has influenced the sound of Unknown… Audio
Pōrangahau's love of winter sports
The coastal village of Pōrangahau in Central Hawkes Bay has a rich history of supporting winter sport. Like many small farming communities in Aotearoa, sport brings people together. Audio
M101 Pocket Edition 20 September 2023
In Pocket Edition this week we delve into the roots of ambient music and meet a Wellington musician who explores the links between mindfulness and grief. Trevor Reekie unpeels Tim Finns remarkable… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 13 September 2023
In Pocket Edition this week we take a trip back to early days of electronica in Aotearoa, play new waiata in celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori. And hear fresh music from grunge musician Kristin… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition:6 September 2023
In Pocket Edition this week Ladi6 is lauded a laureate for her contribution to the arts. Maggie Tweedie sits down with Slowdive to reflect on the bands legacy in the shoegaze scene. And we hear fresh… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 27 September 2023
In Pocket Edition this week grunge musician Kristin Hersh dials in from New Orleans. Ruban Nielson reflects on his family connection to Hawaii and how his heritage has influenced the sound of Unknown… Audio
Slowdive - More than a legacy band
The UK band Slowdive is now considered one of the most influential shoegaze bands in the world.
Bass player Nick Chaplin has been a member of Slowdive since its formation and talks to Maggie Tweedie… Video, Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 30 August 2023
Jana Te Nahu Owen introduces us to fresh new music on her playlist and we celebrate
the success of Don Mcglashan. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 23 August 2023
We continue celebrating 50 years of Hip Hip. Melodownz sits down with Charlotte Ryan to share stories of his early life in Avondale and Dina Lee, chats to Music 101 about an exciting new tour with… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 16 August 2023
We brush off the crate and dip into Hip Hops 50 years past. Kim Hill delves into the origin story of Hip Hop, the ingredients and philosophy that define the genre and Maggie Tweedie shares new music… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 9 August 2023
Music 101's Charlotte Ryan meets the frontman of American Band Spoon. Shapeshifter's P Diggs reconnects with his Cook Island heritage through music. T.G Shand shares her glittering new EP Cinnamon… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 2 August 2023
Maggie Tweedie reflects on the career of Sinead O'Connor. Jana Te Nahu Owen shares new tunes she's been listening to. We hear songs from Ebony Lamb and Erykah Badu. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 26 July 2023
Wellington trio womb enchant with their live performance in the RNZ Studios. Charlotte Ryan sits down with one of Ireland's most revered musical exports. Trevor Reekie explores gothic folk coming out… Audio