Music
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies after cancer diagnosis
The 47-year-old singer died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, the band members said in a statement.
Hymns on Sunday, 8 February 2026
This week you can hear a hymn with words by Rudyard Kipling - Non Nobis Domine. Kipling wrote the poem for the 'Pageant of Parliament', an event held in the Royal Albert Hall London in 1934 to… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 7 February 2026
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's blues from Earl King, reggae from the Gladiators, show favourites courtesy of Calexico and Wes McGhee plus soul smashes from Mary Love and Dusty Springfield. Audio
The Mixtape: Matt Gibb
Our guest this week has been a TV presenter for over twenty years, beginning with kids show Squirt, then stints on Lotto, Breakfast, and currently fronting Find My Country House NZ. He's also a… Audio
The Sampler: Sault
The latest from the UK group was released under a cloud of scandal involving unpaid debts and disgruntled former collaborators. The music is as good as ever, but it's starting to feel like Sault are… Audio
Ben Woods from Port Noise
The annual music festival will take over Lyttleton in a few weeks, featuring a lineup of talent from around Aotearoa and Australia performing in multiple venues. One of it's founders explains the… Audio
Laughton Kora is bringing Black Comet to Hamilton Arts Festival
Black Comet's Laughton Kora joins us from rehearsals with UB40 to share the story of how he landed on stage with the legendary UK band, the music school he's set up to nurture the next generation, and… Audio
Laughton Kora
Black Comet's Laughton Kora joins us from rehearsals with UB40 to share the story of how he landed on stage with the legendary UK band, the music school he's set up to nurture the next generation, and… Audio
Three years after near death, Barnes is serenading birds, fighting bees
Cleared of a sepsis infection that spread to his heart, back and hip, the 69-year-old Aussie rocker is all about his garden.
Yumi Zouma on collaboration over distance
We caught up with Charlie and Josh from Christchurch-born band Youmi Zouma to talk about their brand new album, No love lost to kindness, the realities of being in a band when everyone lives in… Audio
Playing Favourites with comedian Tom Sainsbury
Beloved comedian, writer and actor Tom Sainsbury joins us in the Auckland studio to play favourites - and to do a few impersonations! Video, Audio
Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan
Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan tells the story of Fonoti Pati Umaga, former bassist for the Holidaymakers, who was left a tetraplegic after a fall. Audio
Jane and Jimmy Barnes
Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes has certainly lived a full life but he hasn't been living his best life - until now. Audio
David Fiu: Making a noise at the Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is bringing its 75th anniversary show to Auckland for the very first time. Audio
Review: Sault’s Chapter 1: More like business as usual than a bold new beginning
The creative well seems to be running dry for the enigmatic and critically acclaimed British band.
Ariana Tikao & Bob Bickerton - Muriwai
Ariana Tikao (vocals, taonga puoro), Bob Bickerton (Celtic harp, taonga puoro)
Recorded October 2024, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt by RNZ Concert Audio
Nashville Babylon: 6 February 2026
On this special Waitangi Day edition of Nashville Babylon, Mark plays some of his favourite music from Aotearoa New Zealand including tracks from Eb & Sparrow, Troy Kingi, Chris Knox and the Mutton… Audio
Sells like teen spirit? Cobain's 'Nevermind' guitar up for sale
The auction includes guitars played by Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and drums played by Ringo Starr.
Ch! Nonso: Bringing sounds of Afro-soul to Aotearoa
"Music has always been a form of expression for me. It's always been a place to get lost", says Nigeria-born singer Ch! Nonso from Ijebu Pleasure Club.
The Logg Cabin: 6 February 2026
On this week's show Mark features thew finest from Aotearoa and abroad for this Waitangi Day special with tracks from Trinity Roots, Benee, The Black Seeds and The Beat, as well as a birthday shoutout… Audio
