Media Releases
Monthly highlights: May
Released at 10:31 am on 23 April 2025
Anzac Day
Friday 25 April
RNZ National
Anzac Morning with Stacey Morrison will broadcast on RNZ National from 5:55am with coverage of the National dawn service, crosses to other events around the motu, as well as features, music and interviews. Susana Leia’taua will host RNZ National from 10am-midday, followed by On the Air with Mark Williams and Kara Rickard from midday to 5pm.
RNZ Concert
Anzac Sonic Tonic: RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump digs into the archives, as well as the station’s record collection to bring you an hour of music and voices revolving around our national experience of war, and aspiration for peace. From 4pm on RNZ Concert.
Back to Timor | Video, Audio
Twenty-five years on, four former Kiwi soldiers return to East Timor to see whether their time there as peacekeepers made a difference. It was an emotional journey for one in particular - the platoon he commanded was ambushed by enemy militia and a patrolman killed. He needed to return for final peace of mind. Journalist Mike McRoberts and two camera crews went along with the group and made some surprising discoveries.
Released on Anzac Day, the documentary will be broadcast on RNZ National at 7am, with the video version available on rnz.co.nz/video
May Highlights
Aotearoa Music Awards 2025
RNZ is the official media partner for the 2025 AMAs and will be broadcasting the live video stream on the night, as well as extensive awards coverage in the lead up and on the night across radio and digital channels. 2025 is a special one as it marks 60 years of the Music Awards in Aotearoa.
Livestream available on rnz.co.nz and on RNZ Music YouTube channel on Thursday 29 May.
NZ Music Month at TAHI
For New Zealand Music Month, TAHI will be continuing to shine the spotlight on rangatahi musicians. TAHI will be taking its set down to the Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday 29 May for the second straight year to interview winners and finalists on site.
Out twice a week, The TAHI Podcast will highlight local talent and their releases with interviews throughout NZ Music Month and beyond.
NZ Live turns 20
Every Friday, some of New Zealand’s best musicians play a live set especially for Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan. In May, we celebrate NZ Live’s 20th birthday with live sessions with some of Afternoons’ favourites – and there’s a twist. Each performance will have a tiny live studio audience featuring Afternoons listeners who’ll get to interact with the guest artists. First up is Marlon Williams for songs from his new album Te Whare Tīwekaweka.
Every Friday from 2pm on RNZ National
Upcoming content
Kelly Tarlton's Final Treasure Hunt | Podcast
Launches Friday 23 May
History, Aotearoa
Kelly Tarlton's Final Treasure Hunt is a new six-part podcast looking into Kelly Tarlton's final expedition. Kelly Tarlton is widely known as the visionary of Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World. He was also a highly successful treasure hunter of multiple shipwrecks across the world. 40 years after his untimely death a team made up of friends, family and marine enthusiasts embark upon an adventure to complete one of his final expeditions, the location of the oldest European artifact in New Zealand - the third anchor of the St Jean Baptiste. From the bottom of Doubtless Bay to the display walls of Te Papa, the quest to complete Kelly Tarlton's Final Treasure Hunt is on.
Episodes will be available weekly on Fridays on rnz.co.nz/podcasts and podcast apps and on RNZ National weekly on Sundays at 7am from Sunday 25 May.
Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey 2 | Documentary
Monday 26 May
Sports, Aotearoa
The next chapter of award-winning* documentary Ruamata: It’s More Than Hockey sees Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata return to the Rankin Cup with the hope of becoming the first Kura Kaupapa Māori ever to win the prestigious hockey tournament. Meanwhile, head coach Tenga Rangitauira pursues his dream of representing New Zealand at the Masters World Cup in South Africa. Released on Monday 26 May on rnz.co.nz/video. Made with support from Te Māngai Pāho.
*Best Sports Programme, NZ TV Awards 2024
Out now
New video section - rnz.co.nz/video
RNZ's home for video has had an upgrade, making it easier for audiences to watch local content. Explore RNZ's growing catalogue of video productions free and uninterrupted, in a vibrant new design. With the benefit of an upgraded video player with increased functionality.
Available now at rnz.co.nz/video
What Will I Be Today? | Video
Kids
Join your new friends Kauri, Esera and Wing Gai as they go on imaginative adventures to solve everyday problems. What Will I Be Today? is a vibrant, imaginative pre-school series that celebrates curiosity, creativity and cultural diversity. Each episode invites viewers to step into the whimsical world of six-year-old characters who explore the boundless possibilities of who – or what – they can become. What Will I Be Today? is a celebration of dreaming boldly and finding joy in the everyday adventures of childhood. Available now at rnz.co.nz/video.
The Stolen Children of Aotearoa | Podcast & video
Aotearoa
The Stolen Children of Aotearoa is a new podcast about a gang whānau and their journey to speak out about the abuse they experienced as children in our state care system. Available now on rnz.co.nz/podcasts and on podcast platforms.
Made with support from Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Whakaata Māori.
