Culture

Featuring a new mega-collaboration hip-hop track, a brooding new album from multi-instrumentalist Linda Smith, and the first release from indie four-piece band Warpaint in two years. Audio

Australian musician Jen Cloher, who is of Ngapuhi and Ngati Kahu descent, talks to Anika about embracing her whakapapa and finding her authenticity in the music industry. Video, Audio

On today’s episode, we’re celebrating International Women’s day early with journalist Jogai Bhatt and Thee bad mana wahine herself Te KuraHuia. We get into the gender pay gap, worldwide statistics… Audio

On today’s show, we chat about all the talent coming out of Oce-nia-nia, as well as appearances from up and coming singer songwriter Spdrtwnbby from the hearty Avondale, and Brisbane based music… Audio

Robyn Malcolm is one of New Zealand’s best known actors. She discusses creating her latest age-appropriate role in After the Party and how she’s navigated solo-parenting, menopause and mental health… Video, Audio

The Tumu Māori at RNZ has picked her favourite whakataukī: "With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive." Audio

Featuring British producer and DJ Vegyn, a posthumous release from Nashville rock'n'roll duo Mama Zu, and a new track from Vietnamese-Canadian country outfit Nicolette & The Nobodies. Audio

Wellington is in for a busy time, with more than 15 events happening this weekend alone.

There's something for everyone - from arts, to sport, to festivals, and even playgrounds.

Pretoria Gordon… Audio

Leap year is all about matching the seasons to time. It's just a construct, but try telling that to February 29th babies. Audio

On today’s show, So’omālō reckons he could win a fight against 100,000 wasps, Evie updates us with what's happening with Newshub, as well as appearances from band Double Parked, and… Audio

Over the Undertow aims to disrupt assumptions that women surfers aren't as brave or capable as men. Audio

Where do the words 'thanks', 'churr', and 'ta' come from? Sociolinguist Julia de Bres joins Nights to share the origins of how we express gratitude. Audio

Nearly fifty percent of Rugby League players have Māori and Pasifika heritage. Stephen Gallagher is doing his bit to make sure commentators say their names right. Audio

On today’s show, So’omālō is back to tell us about the sunburn he got in Samoa. Journalist Sam Robinson re-caps pride month, and explains the outcome of New Zealand’s largest ever survey of gay men… Audio

Singer and Shortland Street star Bella Kalolo bonds with Anika over body image, performing with Chaka Khan and achieving her quiet dreams. Video, Audio