Music
Outrageous backstage riders with promoter Brent Eccles
Brent Eccles joins Emile Donovan to talk about some memorable backstage dressing room requests- Audio
Bic Runga’s Red Sunset is a thrilling mix of familiarity and forward-thinking
On her first original album in 15 years, the award-winning New Zealand songwriter draws on vintage French pop.
Still Rocking at 90: Engelbert Humperdinck
British music star Engelbert Humperdinck is still touring at 90 years old, and will bring 'The Celebration Tour' to New Zealand in June. Audio
Making Tracks: Bic Runga
This week New Zealand music great Bic Runga has released Red Sunset, her first album in 15 years. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 15 February 2026
"Next to the Word of God", wrote German theologian Martin Luther, "the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." Hymns in this week's programme include settings of Psalm 150, and a… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 14 February 2026
On this week's show Mark celebrates Valentine's Day with a selection of his favourite songs of love. Expect soul from Al Green and Aretha Franklin, reggae courtesy of George Faith plus classics from… Audio
Earth Tongue get a taste for analogue on new release
With US retro-rock musician Ty Segall on the dials, the Kiwi duo found themselves listening to takes of Dungeon Vision in Segall's trusty mixing van.
Mainard Larkin on life after Randa and his pivot from hip-hop to country music
For ten years Randa released a string of hip-hop EPs and singles, and after a three year break has returned with a completely different sound. Released under his own name, 'Rattlesnake Boy' is the… Audio
Summer Reading for Music Fans
For some people, a good summer means kicking back with a big pile of books, which is exactly what our resident music historians Nick Bollinger and Elliott Childs have been doing. They got together… Audio
Kiwi psych-rock duo Earth Tongue on Life in Berlin and their new album Dungeon Vision
Back in NZ for a series of shows around the country, Gussie Larkin and Ezra Simons join Kara to discuss their busy touring schedule, AMA win, working with American fuzz-master Ty Segall, and their… Audio
The Fijian Flying Circus debuts in NZ
The Fijian Flying Circus is a world-first fusion of indigenous storytelling and contemporary circus.
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27 Club: A celebration of rock and soul genius
The 27 club is a new show celebrating the rock and soul legends who passed away too soon, at the age of 27. The shows creator Zac Tyler speaks with Mihi Forbes. Audio
Richard O'Brien: Hamilton's Riff Raff is back
Richard O'Brien is the creator of cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Show. He chats with Susie about getting the idea for it while living in Hamilton. Audio
What makes a good break-up song?
Break-up songs can unstick our emotions and empower us to move on from a broken romantic relationship.
The Logg Cabin: 13 February 2026
On this week's show it's Logg Songs till midnight! Mark gets his mack on ahead of valentine's day with a steamy selection of songs from Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, Donna Summer, Outkast, Prince and the… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
In love's Domain
Michaela Cadwgan is one of the stars of this weekend's Valentine's Day edition of Opera in the Park in the Auckland Domain. Audio
Music 101: New music from Bic Runga
Kara Rickard host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday… Audio
NZ Live: Alayna lights up Studio B
Time for NZ Live, the moment in the week when we bring you a special, live performance from some of our top musical talent. Today we are joined by Alayna, we had her on a couple of years ago when she… Video, Audio
