Music
Makayla and Haami score big at Waiata Māori Music Awards
The awards recognise a diverse mix of emerging and established Māori musicians.
The Logg Cabbin: 14 November 2025
On the Logg Cabin this week Mark features a roundup of local releases from Arjuna Oakes, Avantdale Bowling Club and Te Whanganui-a-Tara rapper-singer-producer MA. He revisits classics from Bill… Audio
Bad Bunny wins top album prize at Latin Grammys in Vegas
The Puerto Rican superstar also won for Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance, Best Reggaeton Performance, Best Urban Music Album and Best Urban Song.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Ata Kak, Horn, and Rosalía. Audio
Live: Watch 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards
A mix of established musicians and new talent are up for trophies at the 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards in Hastings tonight.
Biggest Indian popstar on planet transforms Spark Arena
With bhangra, beats and boundless energy, Diljit Dosanjh served up a joyous ode to Punjabi pride.
NZ Live: L.A Mitchell is in our Christchurch studio!
It's time for NZ Live and today Jesse is joined by Otautahi Christchurch singer songwriter L.A Mitchell You may know her from 'Fly My Pretties', 'Bill Withers Social Club' alongside Troy Kingi and… Audio
Diljit Dosanjh performs at Auckland's Spark Arena
RNZ Reporter Blessen Tom spoke to Charlotte Cook following the Indian pop star's gig in Tamaki Makaurau. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies?
George D. Henderson has been releasing underground rock and pop gems for over 50 years, most recently with Auckland band, The New Existentialists. We'll hear two tracks from their new album Bad… Audio
"I never thought of changing to another instrument"
German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott talks with RNZ Concert about his affinity with the cello, ahead of his Auckland Philharmonia concert performing Schumann's Cello Concerto. Video, Audio
Great album: Unknown Mortal Orchestra 'Curse'
We've got a terrific vinyl to give away to today's lucky link three winner, it is the new album from Unknown Mortal Orchestra. It's called Curse and while there are only six songs they are super… Audio
The choir that requires no experience - just a love of music
The choral group that you don't have to be pitch perfect to join. It's about pitching in, with a love of music. Audio
AI song rollicks to the top of US chart
AI-generated songs are creeping onto the music charts in various scenes.
Music Critic: Troy Kingi's latest song
Music critic Sarah Thomson shares new music: Troy Kingi & MA - Afters Amamelia - Summerlong Audio
Why does music cross borders and boundaries?
Dr Patrick Savage is a musicologist at the University of Auckland who studies how music has evolved across time, languages and cultures. He won an early career research excellence award for His latest… Audio
Trippin out on Push Push: The 90s band is back!
In some exciting news for their fans, or anyone who wants to relive the 90s, Push Push is reuniting to celebrate 35 years of that hit single. I'm joined by the band's frontman, the one and only Mikey… Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Afrobeats
Afrobeats, an umbrella term which covers various contemporary West African pop music packaged for a global audience. Audio
"It's always a huge responsibility taking on a true story where real humans have suffered"
RNZ Concert's David Morriss talks with Karl Sölve Steven about how he approached composing the score for the Pike River movie. Video, Audio
Music feature: Ry Cooder
Today in the Tuesday music feature we're turning our attention to Ry Cooder's 2005 album 'Chavez Revine.' To celebrate the album turning 20, Jesse is joined by RNZ Operations Team Lead and host of two… Audio
Singer Songwriter Babe Martin back in studio
Babe Martin, also known as Zoe Larsen-Cumming, is back with a new EP called "Not a Bee, but a Wasp". It's officially out this Friday and later this month she's performing with a seven-piece band for… Audio
