Music
How Ozzy Osbourne went from aging rocker to reality star
He'll be remembered differently by several different generations, and that's almost the definition of a pop cultural icon.
Paying tribute to "Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne
Paul Martin, from the alternative metal band Devilskin, joins Jesse to talk about Ozzy Osbourne's influence and what the Black Sabbath rocker was like when he met him. Audio
Music with Ian Chapman: Molluscs unhinged!
Today Ian Chapman explores the seldom visited intersections between popular music and molluscs. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive; The future of… Audio
Ozzy Osbourne's one wild request in New Zealand
The music promoter who brought Black Sabbath to New Zealand in 1973 describes the frontman as "calm and jovial" despite his reputation.
How the world has reacted to death of Ozzy Osbourne
Known to fans as 'The Prince of Darkness' and the 'Godfather of Heavy Metal', Osbourne has died at the age of 76, the BBC reported, citing a family statement.
Ozzy Osbourne remembered by kiwi fans
One of the most notorious figures in rock, Ozzy Osbourne was famed as one of rock's wildest frontmen, has died aged 76. NZ Promoters Association President Layton Lillas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died aged 76. Founder of New Zealand music publication 13th Floor Marty Duda spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ed Sheeran to return to NZ for new tour next year
The four-time Grammy Award winner was last in New Zealand in 2023 for his Mathematics tour.
Clearing a path through the noise
Icelandic composer and techno musician Ólafur Arnalds talks to RNZ Concert ahead of a one-off gig at Auckland's Power Station. Video, Audio
King Kapisi on the Pasifika artists who helped shape NZ music
Many of you will already be familiar with AudioCulture - it's an ever-evolving online archive of New Zealand's music history. Well last month they dropped 'The Pacific Music Collection', which… Audio
Folk artist Frances Grass is back home & happy about it!
After spending eight years seeing the world Wellington folk singer-songwriter Frances Grass is finally back home. Before jetting off Frances was already a known performer, noted for her simple but… Audio
Soph & Indy - Stars of This Is Wheel Life & Lehali
We are so happy to be catching up with our mates Soph & Indy who just launched season 2 of This is Wheel Life which you can watch on TAHI! Also a return to the studio for Lehali who has new music to… Audio
Charlotte Naden: professional bassoonist, free time fiddler
Kiwi bassoon player Charlotte Naden talks about her "hobby" which will soon see her playing the fiddle at this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Video, Audio
Worlds of Music 20 July, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Oumou Sangaré, Trilok Gurtu, Joe Strummer, and Chilean new cumbia band, Chico Trujillo. Audio
Sophia Malthus: Best Song Eva
Video series This is Wheel Life is about to hit the screens for its second season. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 20 July 2025
The Prayer of St Francis is a lovely peace prayer that came to be attributed to the saint around 1920, when somebody had it printed on the back of card with St Francis’s picture on it. When South… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 19 July 2025
On this week's show there's new music from Van Morrison, classic blues and soul from Big Mama Thornton and Al Green, plus birthday tunes for Don McGlashan. Audio
The Sampler: Kokoroko, Awning & Frances Grass
Tony Stamp joins Kara to discuss the new album by London jazz ensemble Kokoroko, plus recommends new releases by local musicians Awning and Frances Grass. Audio
Finn Scholes of Carnivorous Plant Society on their new psychedelic jazz EP
The creative force behind the adventurous ensemble breaks down their new EP The Lizard. Audio
