Music
The Mixtape: Photographer Frances Carter
Selecting the songs on the RNZ Mixtape is photographer Frances Carter. Frances has made a name for herself as a music photographer and director, capturing the essence of Aotearoa artists with photos… Audio, Gallery
Te Whare Tiwekaweka by Marlon Williams
Nick Bollinger reviews Marlon Williams' first te reo Māori album. Audio
Mohi digs into growing up in Henderson on new single
The artist catches up with Kara Rickard ahead of the release of a brave new album. Audio
Neive Strang live session on Music 101
Otepoti Dunedin's rising star Neive Strang performed songs from her brand new album Find Me in the Rabbit Hole. In recent years she's honed her skills playing with Dunedin's one and only Shayne Carter… Audio
Watch: Neil Finn joins Dua Lipa on stage for duet
The Kiwi music legend joined the global pop star for a stirring singalong. Video
Supergroove get nostalgic ahead of massive NZ tour
Supergroove is back and ready to electrify stages across the country with The Phenomenon Tour. This reunion tour brings together the band's original 1995 lineup, with friends Troy Kingi, Rubi Du and… Audio
Marlon Williams - between two worlds
New Zealand's indie darling, singer-songwriter Marlon Williams is back with a brand new album. The Lyttelton local is known for his crooning vocals, taking home many awards over his career, which… Video, Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, a brand new single from Flying Nun indie rock band The Bats, Australian outfit Viagra Boys, and LA-based electronic artist SAADI. Audio
This Weekend: Feastock
Each year, hundreds of music lovers have packed into the backyard of 3 Fea Street in the suburb of Dalmore for Feastock. Organiser Steve Marshall dials in. Audio
Keeping score at the movies
Dr Dan Golding talks about his part in a movie music podcast turned live show that's coming to the Aotea Centre with help from the Auckland Philharmonia. Video, Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Tessa Guest. They discuss the art of the Irish Goodbye and whether a Central Wellington suburb should have a name change. Audio
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
Reb Fountain has just released her 6th album and to celebrate she's heading out on tour. Audio
Review: Marlon Williams' first entirely te reo Māori album is deep and personal
Marlon Williams - Te Whare Tīwekaweka. This is a beautiful record, and an important one.
Kiwi composer gets Laurence Olivier nod
Originally from Wellington, Darren Clark is nominated for one of the highest gongs in the theatre world for his composing work in the West End production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Audio
Song cycle on a downward spiral
New Zealand-born, German-based tenor Jonathan Abernethy is back in Aotearoa singing a Schubert masterpiece about a bloke who went down a rabbit hole. Audio
Theo Shakes & Rebekah Stowers
So'omalo is back and preparing the team for the Taite Music Prize and Janay talks about the grim reality of a cats loyalty. Theo Shakes is in studio talking about his upcoming play, and Rebekah… Audio
Review: Racy, lacy Dua Lipa serves Auckland a piping hot dance party
Sparkly miniskirts shimmied, knee high boots jumped and popstar Dua Lipa transformed Spark Arena into a spicy, sweaty nightclub where under-18s were allowed.
The Sex Pistols at Auckland Town Hall prove punk is not dead
Review: Punk is dead, people have been saying since 1978 or so. Of course, that's a lie. It's still there, just constantly changing.
Govt investment sought for Eden Park upgrade plan - CEO
The chief executive of Eden Park, Nick Sautner, says he has approached the government to try to secure funds for the stadium's upgrade.
Taking up Haydn for Lent
Anne Loeser from the Wellington ensemble Camerata talks about performing a sacred Haydn masterpiece leading up to Easter. Audio
