Music
Drop it like it's hot
We're going back in time to the golden era of 2000s pop and RnB. Music you'll still hear pumping out some of the bars on Courtney Place in Wellington on a Friday & Saturday night. Our tour guide is… Audio
The TAHI Chris Parker & Emerson
Today on the show we reveal the recipe for the famous Olympic village chocolate muffins, So’omālō has a kōrero with actor and comedian (plus celeb treasure island winner) Chris Parker about the Winter… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Ajay Peni
A born and bred Chatham Islander, from the largest island, Rēkohu, musician Ajay Peni can trace his hokopapa back to indigenous Moriori who first settled these islands. Audio
The analytical and musical mind of Ed McKnight
Ed McKnight studied singing at university, and worked for the Auckland Philharmonia for a couple of years. But then he changed careers and became an economist. He plays favourite tracks with RNZ… Video, Audio
Katie Trigg wins 2024 Lexus Song Quest
Katie Trigg's "over the moon" has won her the 2024 Lexus Song Quest. Trigg spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Snoop Dogg: The unlikely star of the Paris Olympics
He's dressed up in full equestrian kit and danced with Simone Biles - but why is he at the Games in the first place?
Worlds of Music 4 August, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, with Sola Rosa, Césaria Évora, Dhafer Youssef, and nine piece Mongolian band, Anda Union. Audio
Martin Phillipps (1963-2024)
The death of Martin Phillipps was a shock, signing off a slice of our country's musical history. William Dart pays him tribute and we hear from Phillipps himself, in interview, from a quarter-century… Audio
“I was being manipulated by social media itself. Its whole purpose is to keep you arguing”: Arab Strap take on the internet
The '90s indie rockers are back with their second album following a 15 year break, and have a lot to say about life online. Video, Audio
It's worth savouring the details of Chris Cohen's Paint a Room
The latest from an indie musician with an impressive CV. Video, Audio
The vibes are always right on Brijean's Macro
A frothy, percussion-fuelled blast of '60s pop and dance music thump. Video, Audio
Jimmy Barnes hospitalised again, postpones Australian tour dates
The 'Working Class Man' singer was hospitalised following a performance in Dunedin.
Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris brings British Lions show to NZ
Iron Maiden's Steve Harris is in New Zealand this September with the heavy metal band and is also performing a sideshow with his side project British Lion. Audio
Zara DuCrôs: My Latest track
Zara DuCrôs joined Jim to talk about her new single 'Ball Game'. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 4 August 2024
It's straight in with the big tunes today - Arthur Grimshaw's hymn Sing to the Lord a joyful song, to the tune 'Jerusalem' by Hubert Parry. Audio
2024 Lexus Song Quest, Sumi Jo Interview
Lexus Song Quest International Head Judge Sumi Jo talks to Clarissa Dunn about her career and singing. Audio
2024 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final, Arias
Austin Haynes (counter-tenor), Tayla Alexander (soprano), Katie Trigg (mezzo), Manase Latu (tenor), Morgan-Andrew King (bass) perform arias with NZSO conducted by Hamish McKeich Audio
2024 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final, Song
Austin Haynes (counter-tenor), Tayla Alexander (soprano), Katie Trigg (mezzo), Manase Latu (tenor), Morgan-Andrew King (bass) each perform a song, accompanied by pianist Terence Dennis Audio
2024 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final
Five finalists sing one song with piano accompaniment and two arias accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The winner and runner-up are announced live on stage by the International Head… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 3 August 2024
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's blues from Seasick Steve and John Lee Hooker, classic reggae courtesy of the Mighty Diamonds, live tracks from Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway plus a… Audio
