Music
Remembering popstar Liam Payne
RNZ's digital entertainment journalist Jogai Bhatt joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Ella Henry (Part 2)
Tonight on the second half of The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Nick Leggett and Ella Henry discuss the collapse of Du Val, the death of One Direction member Liam Payne, and the latest travel… Audio
Half of NZ String Quartet resigns for failing to manage 'serious and sensitive issues'
The trust responsible for the quartet says Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten did not manage conflicts of interest while teaching at the School of Music in Wellington
M. Ward: On the supernatural effect of songs
To celebrate the release M. Ward's 'best of' compilation, 'For Beginners', we revisit an interview from July 2023 where he discusses the supernatural occurrences when music reaches the listener's ear.
…Auckland Philharmonia: a hero's orchestra
Chief Executive Diana Weir shares some highlights from the orchestra's 2025 Season with Bryan Crump. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 17 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Mark Leishman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis discusses the phenomenon of posting pictures of meals on Instagram. Audio
'Such a loss': World reacts to Liam Payne's death
Fans and friends have begun paying tribute following the sudden death of the One Direction star.
Who was Liam Payne?
Liam Payne rose to prominence as a member of beloved English-Irish boyband One Direction. He has died after falling from a hotel, aged 31. Video
Em & Tusekah
Todays on the show, Recorder & Mix Engineer Em chats with So'omalo about her new album 'Phases', RnB/NeoSoul artist Tusekah is back on the show to talk to Janay about her latest single 'Baby's… Audio
Moving while you're sitting down
Heleen du Plessis leads her cello ensemble in a joint concert with the Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra, designed to make you feel like dancing. Audio
Bookmarks with Becky Manawatu
Becky Manawatu is back with the much-anticipated sequel 'Kataraina'. Audio
Music Critic: Julian Lubin and David Long
Zac Arnold unveils some brand spanking new music from Julian Lubin and David Long. Audio
Kirsten Morrell and her new single "Avignon"
"Avignon" the third single from Kirsten Morrell's upcoming album "Morrellium". Audio
K-pop star gives rare testimony on bullying in industry
A member of chart-topping girl group NewJeans tearfully told lawmakers about her experience amid an ongoing boardroom drama.
Jazz pianist Jonathan Crayford on music, travel and where he calls home
With his work spanning many different genres, disciplines and regional styles, Jonathan Crayford is considered one of New Zealand's foremost jazz pianists. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
How to top NZ music charts
Rokkō's latest number one hit shows that you can record a banger with just a phone, a pair of Apple earphones, and a little bit of courage.
Beefing up the recorder sound
Recorder soloist and ensemble director Simon Borutzki talks about the difference a bit of bass makes. Video, Audio
Music feature: Aotearoa Street Soul
Today we're going back to the 90s to explore Aotearoa's street soul and swing beat era. Audio
Louis Baker & Goodspace
Today on the show soul musician Louis Baker is in to chat about music and medicine, Tamaki based artist Goodspace has a korero with us about artistry and wellbeing, and Janay tells us how she really… Audio
Sir Cliff Richard announces four NZ gigs
The 84-year-old singer is returning to Aotearoa after an 11-year absence.
