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The 10 best songs under one minute long
Some songs just like to get to the point - these are mini masterpieces in brevity.
Opetaia Foa'i - Lifetime Achievement Award
Founder of Polynesian band Te Vaka, Opetaia Foa'i helped to bring the heartbeat of the Pacific to millions globally through Disney movie Moana. Audio
Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards
Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Baltimore lo-fi synth-pop artist Nourished By Time, Wellington indie artist Michaela Tempers, and Swedish dance duo Deki Alem. Audio
NZ DJ duo denied entry to the US
The Katayanagi Twins were reportedly denied entry into the United States and were put on a flight back to New Zealand.
Marborough Civic Orchestra celebrates 10th anniversary
The Blenheim-based orchestra is marking a decade of music making with a gala concert this weekend. Audio
NZ Live: Geneva AM is in the studio!
It's NZ Live time, your weekly showcase of Aotearoa's finest musicians. and today I'm joined by Waiheke based award winning producer and vocalist Geneva Alexander-Marsters also known as Geneva AM Her… Audio
The legacy of Fat Freddy's legend DJ Mu lives on
Mia Faiumu declared the Pacific Music Awards proof her father's legacy will "live on".
New music with Grant Smithies
Melbourne band Dick Diver has just reformed for a run of shows. We'll hear two classic tunes from them today, followed by new trippy folk biz from Brooklyn's Big Thief and some "talkover techno" from… Audio
Traditional, artistic: What they wore to the Pacific Music Awards 2025
Pasifika stars showed up in glamour and style at the Pacific Music Awards last night.
Pacific Music awards celebrate Pasifika music
Auckland's Sam V won Best Soul RnB Artist at the Pacific Music Awards, for two songs - 'Rolling Your Eyes' and '90s Fine'. Sam V spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Remember Five? They are coming to New Zealand
After 25 years apart, all five members of the British boyband will reunite for a world tour that will take in New Zealand.
Who won what at the 2025 Pacific Music Awards
Shane Walker, Aaradhna and Sam V were among artists adding prizes to their trophy cabinets.
Watch: The 2025 Pacific Music Awards
Soul/R&B singer Aaradhna, Sam V, Jordyn With A Why and Shane Walker are among the artists vying for awards.
Live at the Pacific Music Awards
We cross to RNZ's So'omalo Iteni Schwalger who is at the Due Drops Events Centre in Manukau, where the Pacific Music Awards are taking place. Audio
Böhme, Oskar: Sextet
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia brass players at their In Your Neighbourhood - Tuba Tones concert on 21 August 2025 at the St Luke's, Remuera.
Performers were: Alexander Jeantou (tuba), Drew… Audio
Danielsson, Christer: Concertant Suite
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia brass players at their In Your Neighbourhood - Tuba Tones concert on 21 August 2025 at the St Luke's, Remuera.
Performers were: Alexander Jeantou (tuba), Drew… Audio
Calvert, Morley: Suite From The Monteregian Hills
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia brass players at their In Your Neighbourhood - Tuba Tones concert on 21 August 2025 at the St Luke's, Remuera.
Performers were: Alexander Jeantou (tuba), Drew… Audio
Danielsson, Christer: Capriccio da Camera
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia brass players at their In Your Neighbourhood - Tuba Tones concert on 21 August 2025 at the St Luke's, Remuera.
Performers were: Alexander Jeantou (tuba), Drew… Audio
Previn, André: Four Outings For Brass
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia brass players at their In Your Neighbourhood - Tuba Tones concert on 21 August 2025 at the St Luke's, Remuera.
Performers were: Alexander Jeantou (tuba), Drew… Audio
