Music
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
Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor
Slowboat Record's Jeremy Taylor is here with his music picks for the week. Audio
The band that works together while thousands of miles apart
From the harmonica to Nokia ringtones, the band let funny ideas, rock influences and hard-hitting lyrics lead the way, finding a new centre of gravity for their new album.
At the limits of Artificial Intelligence
Composer Sophie Burbery is doing a PhD on AI creativity and feminism. Audio
Classical Cupid
We've teamed up with the RNZ Concert team to play matchmaker. You send us your profile and the talented people at RNZ Concert will find your classical music love match. Audio
The best seat in the house
Pianist and vocal coach Rosemary Barnes is the "official accompanist" at this year's Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition on at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau this Sunday. Audio
Music Critic: Fazed on a Pony's New Album
Music critic Matthew Crawley joins Jesse to review Fazed on a Pony's album 'Swan'. Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Songs for Valentines
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke plays four 'torch' songs in time for Valentines. Audio
Jumping in the deep end
Conductor Giordano Bellincampi has chosen the Auckland Philharmonia to play his first ever performance of a lush, late romantic tone poem. Audio
Music feature: Peter Gabriel's "So"
It's time for our Tuesday Music feature and today we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Peter Gabriel's seminal 1986 album, 'So'. After leaving his band Genesis, Peter Gabriel struggled to truly… Audio
Shaking the marae grounds at Waitangi
In Black Comet, the acclaimed musician draws on a career that spans pub gigs, orchestral collaborations and cultural moments at Waitangi.
