Music
Worlds of Music 29 June, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Rabih Abou-Khalil, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ane Brun, and Gambian multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer Sona Jobarteh. Audio
Loopy Tunes dominate at Children's Music Awards
Musical duo Siu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington won in three of the four categories they were nominated in.
Incendiary Irish rappers Kneecap lead anti-Keir Starmer chant at Glastonbury
Politicians and music industry bosses called on organisers to pull the group from the Glastonbury line-up.
Hymns on Sunday, 29 June 2025
It’s the middle of winter, and we’re celebrating the season in this week’s programme with some carols of the snowy variety: it’s the perfect time of year to sing In the Bleak Midwinter! Audio
Nashville Babylon: Saturday 28 June 2025
On this week's show there's reggae from Horace Andy, soul courtesy of Irma Thomas and Otis Redding, blues from Johnny Jenkins plus a cut from Gillian Welch's classic album Revival. Audio
Mike Jensen - 'Remembering'
Kāpiti drummer Mike Jensen's new album 'Remembering' is the outcome of his Master's project at the University of Auckland, and examines family dynamics and personal history. Also this hour: music from… Audio
Come What May
Nick heads to Europe for jazz from Tom Berkmann and Fabrizio Sotti, trumpet player and singer Clora Bryant makes an appearance, and Herbie Hancock gets moody. Audio
The Mixtape: Matthew Crawley
Promoter Matt Crawley joins Tony Stamp for the RNZ Mixtape to chew over the songs that soundtrack his life. Audio
Time for walkies: The new Ringlets album and tour
Tony Stamp catches up with Ringlets about their sophomore album, The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies). Audio
Little Simz returns with album Lotus
Little Simz caught up with Tony Stamp about her new album, Lotus. Audio
Lorde on her fourth studio album Virgin
Lorde has a kōrero with Tony Stamp about her just-released album Virgin for Music 101. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
CSO: Grenfell, Tchaikovsky, Bartók
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra perform at the Christchurch Town Hall on 23 March 2024. Audio
Heather Webb: Parallax
Jazz musician Heather Webb presents Parallax, her Masters recital of all original music inspired by astrophysics. Recorded by RNZ Concert at the Ron Ball Studio, Christchurch Town Hall on 17 February… Audio
Tim Finn: from the Enz to the Opera
Tim Finn talks to RNZ Concert about his opera "Ihitai Avei’a - Star Navigator": the story of the Tahitian navigator Tupaia, who guided Cook to Aotearoa. Audio
Music 101: Lorde opens up about her "existential crises"
Lorde spoke to RNZ's Tony Stamp ahead of the launch of her new album, 'Virgin'. Tony shares details of their conversation with Jesse and also what else is on Music 101 this weekend. Audio
What does the world think of Lorde's new album, Virgin?
The raw lyrics and themes have mostly received praise but some find the juxtaposition with the production value has missed the mark.
NZ Live - Jazmine Mary
Despite being born in Australia they've been a mainstay of the Auckland Music scene since 2012, so we're claiming them. As well as their solo work you might know them as one half of the group Pony… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, severe weather… Audio
Lorde releases new album Virgin
Lorde, who originates from the North Shore, told RNZ's own Tony Stamp, she went through "existential crises" putting the album together. Stamp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
