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Music Critic: Tony Stamp shares his picks
Music 101 producer Tony Stamp suggests some songs to listen to: Sharon Jones: How Do You Let a Good Man Down Gnonnas Pedro and his Dadjes Band: Feso Jaiye Audio
Heading Off to Nashville, USA!
Time for heading off, our weekly travel segment, where you share your adventures and offer any tips or tricks to wannabe travellers. Today we're off to the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee… Audio
Comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea’i on winning the 2025 Topp Prize
Samoan comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea'i has been named the New Zealand Comedy Trust's prestigious Topp Prize recipient for 2025 Tofiga has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. He first rose to… Audio
Samoan Catholic community celebrates three decades of faith and culture
Malaeola is a centre that has hosted monthly mass services and other gatherings since August 1995. Audio
Art of Banksy exhibition lands in Christchurch
It is the first time original Banksy works will be displayed in the South Island, showcasing more than 150 original pieces.
Shower Thoughts: How did the backstage lounge the 'Green Room' get its name?
TV icon Jason Gunn joins Emile Donovan to answer tonight's Shower Thought question. Audio
Music feature: Best of 2025
Four of our regular music critics Dianne Swan, Matthew Crawley, Rachel Ashby, & Sarah Thompson, share their favourite music moments and songs from 2025. Audio
The Mixtape_Soundsplash
Kara Rickard sits down with Soundsplash founders Naomi Tuao and Brian Ruawai who share the ups and downs of running one of New Zealand's longest running festivals. Audio
The Sampler: Isaac Aesili
Guest reviewer Maggie Tweedie breaks down Isaac Aesili's series of new albums. Audio
1995 Episode 3: Noizeyland
In the third of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks locally to New Zealand made albums from 1995. Audio
UK keyboardist Joe-Armon Jones on Jazz, Dub and Running a Record Label
Maggie Tweedie talks to musician Joe Armon Jones of Ezra Collective. Audio
Peter McLennan of Hallelujah Picassos discusses the 15 Remixes of Rewind
Peter McLennan joins Tony Stamp in the studio - He's a member of Hallelujah Picassos, who commissioned 15 Remixes of their song 'Rewind' to honour the late vocalist Bobbylon. Audio
Dance music producer PONZ
During the week, Kara Rickard spoke to dance music producer PONZ, a kiwi musician based in Bristol. Audio
Andrew Keoghan on his upcoming album
Andrew Keoghan joins Tony Stamp live in studio to talk about making music in Los Angeles and his upcoming album 'SPA'. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Western Vinyl, Begging Dog, and Martin Sagadin. Audio
Tongan short film eyes Oscars nomination
'Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue' premiered last year and has been shown at 20 international film festivals around the world. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, new music from Dudley Benson, Andrew Keoghan, and Agriculture. Audio
World News Wrap for 3 December 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, fashion critic Emma Gleason is back, this time for a walk in the shoes of retro… Audio
What is 'ragebait' and how does it compare to other 'words of the year'?
The Oxford English dictionary has announced their Word of the Year as "Ragebait" That joins Cambridge's pick "Parasocial", Collins "Vibe Coding" and Dictionary.com ... playing to the youth crowd with… Audio
