Features

Two years ago, Country Life started following Te Hera vineyard's John Douglas through a vintage. Now his Pinot Noir is ready so it's time to head back. Audio

Local musicians Rob Sinclair and Bevan Revell find some strange and heartening beauty in Coronavirus times, as caught in their new Pansousiance album on Rattle Records. William Dart checks it out. Audio

Unlike many of Aotearoa’s native plant species, mangroves are doing great. But what happens now they're clogging waterways and taking over estuaries? Audio

Cuban-American pop star Camila Cabello is by far the best thing in this modern, musical version of Cinderella, says Dan Slevin. Video, Audio

Half of New Zealanders with mortgages are ahead on their repayments, according to new data. Finance columnist Mary Holm says that's usually a wise way to go. Audio

More than 150,000 New Zealanders marched against the South African rugby team's visit 40 years ago. Sports historian Sebastian Potgieter says apartheid was not all they were protesting. Video, Audio

As Aucklanders face another weekend in lockdown, we have some ideas for family games, art creations and messy play. Video

Jess Daniell of Jess's Underground Kitchen shares one of her go-to lockdown recipes. Audio

At a time when hitting the road isn't an option for most of us, Nick brings the journey to you with a set of jazz road songs. Tracks include Auckland band Blue Train with 'Travel by Night', Maceo Parker's version of 'Hit the Road Jack', and Wes Montgomery's 'Road Song'. Audio

They say playing in the Ranfurly Shield is tough. Down in South Westland, they reckon it's not a patch on the Woodham Shield.

This Apple TV+ documentary takes viewers inside President George W Bush's inner circle on the fateful day of 11 September 2001.  Video, Audio

Four bio-heritage experts discuss the future of genetics in pest control - and how that connects with mātauranga Māori. Audio

Eyewitness - At a time when women were embracing their femininity after the war years, Barbara Herrick wanted to change the way women felt about themselves through fashion. Audio

Two androids and six embryos attempt to start a new civilisation on a distant planet in this new science-fiction series streaming on Neon. Video, Audio

Clinical psychologist Sarb Johal talks about why anxiety is on the rise amongst children and how to manage this during lockdown. Audio

Powerswitch manager Paul Fuge has installed solar power, and says prices have dropped dramatically to the point where now it's becoming increasingly viable for more houses. Audio

Māori language expert Hinewehi Mohi talks about collaborating with New Zealand pop singer Lorde on her five-song EP Te Ao Mārama. Video, Audio

There’s a growing interest in banana plantations in New Zealand, says Whangārei farmer Hugh Rose. Audio

The advent of streaming platforms has meant a rise in niche programming. And if you’re a music fan, that’s good news. Tony Stamp made the most of the latest lockdown to catch up on some music documentary series.

Cody Keenan's memoir about his time at the White House, Grace: A President, His Speechwriter, and Ten Days in the Battle for America, recalls his time working for Barack Obama. Video, Audio

Catherine Raven lives in a remote mountain valley in Montana. One day a wild fox turned up at the door of her cabin. He came again the next afternoon - and the next, it was the beginning of an uncommon friendship. Audio

New Zealand's latest lockdown isn't the only factor making it difficult for big film productions - our infrastructure is problematic too.

The Awhi Shed started out as providing food and care packages to anyone in need, but has turned into a larger project, including getting solar showers to homeless people. Audio

With the rest of the country in level 2, but for poor old Aucklanders still in level 4, we have some podcast recommendations to keep you entertained. Audio