RNZ Programmes

A guide to the worlds of rock, pop, country, folk and beyond, hosted by music critic William Dart. This long-running programme wrapped up in December 2024, but you can enjoy previous…

A weekly forum for contemporary music

Ryan Smith looks at some famous composers from different eras who lifted ideas and music straight out of their dreams.

An audio history of popular music recorded in New Zealand in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Nick Tipping brings you classic recordings and modern masterpieces from the world of jazz.

James Gardner traces a personal path through the vast output and thirty-five year career of composer and guitarist Frank Zappa.

Major New Zealand works are unlocked from the RNZ Concert archive and given a new life on-air and online. In partnership with SOUNZ and NZOA.

There is something for everyone in the wee small hours of a brand new day, every day, on our All Night Programme, a live-hosted programme of features, music, news and weather.

ANZAC Day on RNZ National features live coverage of the dawn service at Pukeahu National War Memorial, followed by a programme of interviews and discussion, hosted by Mark Leishman and Bryan…

A weekly topical magazine about current film releases and film related topics.

The latest business news from RNZ News.

A weekly analysis of significant political issues.

Susana Lei'ataua hosts a morning of conversation, diversion, music and reflection on the world of work for people enjoying their day off -- and to help those at work get through the day.

Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris present an afternoon of music and entertainment.

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ's midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch…

Comprehensive twice-daily coverage of rural events and people, including farming, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, trade, research and rural politics.

Your requests, nostalgia and musical memories.

New Zealand novels, short stories and short dramas adapted by RNZ.

Be entertained on Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the summer break, with great interviews and music from 9am till noon. Email us at: theweekend@rnz.co.nz

Waitangi Day live from Waitangi with Mihingarangi Forbes and Julian Wilcox

The place for RNZ Concert's live Jazz performances, features and documentaries about Jazz performers.

Marshall Walker recounts episodes from his life and tells of the powerful effect that the music of Jean Sibelius had – both on Walker himself and members of his family.

Clarissa Dunn unwraps some of the mysteries of the human voice and demonstrates what a curious, compelling and complex instrument the voice can be.

A guide to assist the understanding, interpretation and appreciation of classical music by Davina Caddy.