Music
Majic on final Kōkōuri EP Mutuwhenua
The kaupapa Māori waiata project has released its third EP, Mutuwhenua. Led and organised by mātanga reo Hana Mereraiha with Majic alongside a range of other singers, it features production by Rory… Audio
Co-founders of Wāhine in Jazz Francesca Parussini and Na'amah Cheiban
The Tamaki Makaurau-based organisation have for three years been advocating for female jazz musicians in Aotearoa, celebrating with the release of a live recording by Wave Infinity Junction… Audio
Tiki Taane on why he's taken his music off Spotify
The latest musician to remove his music from the platform isn't shy about speaking out, in fact he's released a track called 'Bye Bye Spotify'. He tells Kara "this isn't my first rodeo making protest… Audio
Victoria Kelly: Requiem for a symphony
Award-winning composer Victoria Kelly's latest requiem commissioned by the NZSO is an interpretation of a thirteenth-century liturgy in a modern context. Audio
Burlesque is as popular as ever
Evana De Lune is one of Australia's most well-known burlesque performers. She talks to Mihingarangi about the contemporary appeal of burlesque. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Brandon de la Cruz, Stella Donnelly, and Kassa Overall. Audio
The unstoppable Yura Lee
Visiting musician Yura Lee hasn't been able to decide between the violin or the viola, so she plays both. Audio
Music 101
Music 101 host Kara Rickard talks about what's happening in the world of music. Audio
'Show-stopping', 'confessional space', stripping down - Lorde's world tour kicks off
The Texas arena show is the first of more than 50 that the New Zealand singer will perform on her biggest ever world tour. NZ gets its turn in February, 2026.
NZ Live: Phoebe Rings
Phoebe Rings joined Jesse in Studio B for a special set before the band jets off the on a huge US tour with The Beths. Audio
Champion bagpiper and rural GP Dr Brendon Eade
Brendon has been awarded a Community Service Medal from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners for his commitment to rural medicine. Audio
Review: Swedish pop maestro Jens Lekman's latest a 'love song to love songs'
This Jens Lekman collection is full of frothy, literate indie pop, as sweet as anything he's done without getting too sickly.
New music with Grant Smithies
After a break of six years, British singer/ producer Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) has released his fifth studio album Essex Honey. Audio
Worlds of Music 21 September, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Rodrigo y Gabriela, Wu Man, Art Blakey, and Brazilian samba singer, Elza Soares. Audio
Soweto Gospel Choir perform HOPE
Listen to the Soweto Gospel Choir's performance of 'HOPE' at the Auckland Arts Festival in 2025. Hailing from Soweto, South Africa, the choir is known for its powerful blend of African gospel music… Audio
Jane Bulpin and the art of symphonic logistics
Ahead of her departure for the UK, Jane Bulpin looks back on her work as Director: Orchestral Delivery with the NZSO. Video, Audio
Te Manahau & Stacey Morrison
Hei whakanui i te 50 tau o Te Wiki o te Reo Maori, i noho tahi a Te Manahau raua ko Stacey Morrison ki te korero me Waimirirangi. Waihoki, i tino whakamiharo a So'omalo raua ko Janay ki nga whaikorero… Audio
The tenor singing soul at the World of WearableArts
NZ-born Samoan tenor Lila Junior Crichton will sing his soul music at the World of WearableArt in Wellington.
Watch: Aotearoa’s rising stars perform with the NZSO
Six impressive young soloists perform music by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and Richard Strauss, accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Aotearoa’s rising stars perform with the NZSO
Six impressive young soloists perform music by classical heavyweights Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and Richard Strauss, accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. (VIDEO)
