Music
Creed Bratton - more than a character in The Office US.
Creed Bratton is perhaps best known for playing the eponymous character Creed in the US Office A non-speaking part that by sheer force of charisma Creed turned into one of the series' stars. But what… Audio
Music feature: We remember all the forgotten songs
It's time for our Tuesday Music feature and today we're got RNZ newsreader Todd Zaner in the studio with a collection of forgotten tunes These are songs that don't have a lot of airplay these days and… Audio
Bird of the Year Winner
Why are not all members of the team happy about the winner? Also Janay talks us through last weekends UFC and there's a lot to talk about! Audio
Dolly Parton postpones concerts due to 'health challenges'
The 79-year-old country music star was told by doctors she has to undergo "a few procedures".
In the footsteps of Jenny McLeod
Manawatū musician, composer and educator Kane Parsons has been awarded the 2025/26 SOUNZ Community Commission, and is planning a work for a cast of hundreds. Video, Audio
Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl half-time show in 2026
Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl half-time show in Northern California next year.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Worlds of Music 28 September, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Driss El Maloumi, Mavis Staples, Manu Dibango, and Malian Wassoulou singer Oumou Sangaré. Audio
Fast Favourites with singer-songwriter Julia Deans
She joins Perlina Lau to share some of her cultural picks Audio
'He understood the power of the voice' - remembering Wiremu (Bill) Kerekere
Piripi Walker (Raukawa) recalls the wise, well-spoken broadcaster and composer, who was also his "caring mentor".
Hymns on Sunday, 28 September 2025
In this week’s programme, we’re featuring hymns written or translated by women, including New Zealanders Shirley Murray and Marnie Barrell. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 27 September 2025
On this week's show there's Americana classics from the Handsome Family and Son Volt, reggae from Sophia George, soul from Irma Thomas and Otis Redding plus blues courtesy of Jimmy Reed and Albert… Audio
All Blue Part 1
Nick presents a whole show dedicated to blue - the colour, the feeling, and the style. Tracks include Nat Adderley's 'Blue Concept', Joe Henderson with 'Blue Bossa', and NZ's Black Sand Diva singing… Audio
All Blue Part 2
The second half of a two-part show dedicated to blue - the colour, the feeling, or the sound. Tracks this hour include Sumo Jazz's 'Blue Hue', Darren Pickering Small Worlds with 'Blue Mind', Bennie… Audio
The Mixtape: Susana Lei'ataua
The beloved broadcaster and Fulbright Scholar talks to Tony Stamp about her various artistic pursuits - theatre, singing, photography - and her years spent in New York City, as well as various stints… Audio
The Sampler: Timeless Town by Maxine Funke
Tony Stamp investigates a new, intimate collection from the one-of-a-kind Dunedin musician. Audio
Neko Case on her new album Neon Grey Midnight Green
Upon release of her 8th studio LP the acclaimed American singer-songwriter spoke to Elliott Childs about her love for musicians, how writing a memoir affected her songwriting, and the decision to make… Audio
Greatsouth on collaboration, his upcoming album, and a special Infinity Session
The acclaimed South Auckland musician speaks with Kara about his upcoming appearance at the Ake Ake Ake Infinity Sessions, alongside Jordyn With a Why and Anna Coddington. Audio
Harper Finn on his new life in New York
The NZ-born musician tells Kara about relocating to The Big Apple to write his forthcoming album Silo Park, recording in Woodstock, and the beauty of analogue tape. Audio
Award-winning country musician Kaylee Bell on her new album Cowboy Up
The eight-song collection was written and recorded between Aotearoa and New Zealand while Bell was pregnant with her first child. She speaks with Kara about bringing it to life, and her upcoming… Audio
