Programmes on RNZ National

The very best in Americana, alt country and blues music, hosted by Mark Rogers.

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie.

A collection of music stories and performances from across RNZ

The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.

There's never a shortage of opinions on the media - but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail twice a week, accompanied by to-the-point interviews and analysis. Mediawatch is a must-listen…

Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.

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 2025 on RNZ National features a programme of interviews and discussion, hosted by Stacey Morrison from 6 - 10 and Susana Lei’ataua from 10 - midday.

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 during the summer, through until Friday 9 January.

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.

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. Hosted by Bonnie Harrison and Emile Donovan on 10 & 11…

Waitangi Day on RNZ National with Mihingarangi Forbes and Julian Wilcox from 6-10am live from Waitangi, and Susana Lei'ataua presenting from 10am-midday. RNZ National willl also broadcast…

A news special from RNZ News

Providing news on Māori issues, Te Manu Korihi features four times each weekday, in Radio New Zealand National's leading news programmes Morning Report and Checkpoint. A longer weekly…

A special programme for Easter Monday.

Weekly music sessions from New Zealand performers.