Culture
Who is megastar Bad Bunny and why he sings in Puerto Rican Spanish
The Grammy Award-winning singer uses his music to uplift his culture and protest colonisation.
Why a German university is returning a Māori taonga
For Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Te Pou o Hinematioro is an ancestor, not an object.
Waitangi Day in Brisbane
Throughout our show this morning, we've been travelling around Aotearoa, to see how different communities are marking Waitangi Day. But right now, we're heading all the way cross the ditch to Brisbane… Audio
Kasey and Karena Bird in Singapore
This Waitangi Day, masterchef winners Karena and Kasey Bird have travelled all the way to Singapore. More specifically to Rise Restaurant at the magificent Marina Bay Sands, where they'll be treating… Audio
Waitangi through the lens of John Miller
At Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, there is currently a very special pop-up exhibition. It explores the powerful Waitangi protest photographs of John Miller, a… Audio
The extraordinary hospitality of Hinerupe Marae
While most of the country is in Holiday mode, or event mode today, places like Te Araroa, which were hit hard by the devastating weather, are still in a state of emergency and the clean-up continutes… Audio
Live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
We'll join RNZ's Tania Page live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to get the on-the-ground vibe! Audio
A Harry Potter villain is now an unlikely new-year mascot in China
With the Year of the Horse in view, an unexpected face has emerged in China as a symbol of fortune.
Nights at the Museum: The Disgusting Food Museum
Based in the Swedish city of Malmo, the Disgusting Food Museum features more than 80 foods from dozens of countries, including fermented shark, baby mice wine, fertilized egg and yes, even Vegemite. Audio
Kiwis find bad language on air increasingly offensive
Broadcasting Standards Authority chief executive Stacey Wood breaks down the findings with Emile. Audio
Te Papa's unseen national art collection
The Listener's Paul Little has spoken to critics, artists and gallerists who argue that a significant part of our visual story remains unseen and untold. Paul tells Emile why it's such a missed… Audio
Marama director on his anti-colonial Maori Gothic horror
Mārama follows a young Māori wahine's journey to the north of England in the mid-1800s, seeking information about her family. Audio
At The Movies Trailer 2026
Join RNZ's reviewers in the best seat in the house as they review the latest movies. Audio
The Mixtape: Joel Shadbolt
Joel Shadbolt is the frontman and lead guitarist of L.A.B. With multiple number-one singles, platinum-selling albums, and a raft of Aotearoa Music Awards to their name, L.A.B have become one of the… Audio
The Sampler: Fazed on a Pony
Tony Stamp assesses the second album from local musician Peter McCall and band. Audio
Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson
Maggie Tweedie chats with Jason Williamson of minimalist Nottingham punk duo Sleaford Mods, covering the band's gritty new album The Demise of Planet X, upcoming April shows in Wellington and… Audio
Muroki dials in to celebrate his long-awaited debut album
Muroki is back in Aotearoa from Berlin to celebrate the release of his debut album, Amber Skies. He spoke to Music 101 about how the record came together and what's in store as he hits the road for a… Audio
The Weekend: Latin Festival
Time to highlight a weekend event - and we're heading to Christchurch! Tomorrow you can feel the beat of salsa and cumbia, and smell fresh empanadas and arepas. The Latin Cultural Fest is bringing… Audio
Camp ovens, bullockies and other tales from the bush
King Country farmer Lew Pickens' passions hark back to his days clearing land in Northland - camp oven cooking and driving bullock teams. He has a woolshed full of early tools and farming machines in… Audio
