Music
SCHUBERT: String Quintet in C D956
A piece performed at the At The World's Edge Festival 2024 at Rippon Hall, Lake Wanaka. Audio
A 55-year-old choir battling for survival
Established over half a century ago, The Auckland Boy's Choir has seen a drop in numbers post Covid, and its future is uncertain.
Dyens Tango En Skai
Performed by JIJI as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Spaish Rhythms concert on 31 July 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall. Recorded by RNZ Concert Producer: Emre Ekici Engineer… Audio
Auckland Boys Choir facing potential closure: Why aren't boys signing up for choir?
Boys choirs are renowned globally with one of the most famous being the Vienna Boys Choir. Established in 1498, it's still going today after 527 years. Audio
To see or not to see: Taylor Swift reveals new Ophelia video
TV and film critic Sarah McMullan unpacks Taylor Swift's dazzling new video for 'The Fate of Ophelia'. Video, Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 12 October 2025
Happy Birthday to English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams – born 12 October 1872. Find out how this 'cheerful agnostic' had a major impact on 20th century western hymnody. In this week's programme… Audio
Review: Local jazz maestro pilots sonic spaceship upwards on 'Pool Sharks'
Joe Kaptein impresses, not just for his chops on the keys, but an ability to pen thoroughly inviting compositions.
Nashville Babylon: 11 October 2025
On this week's show there's a Cajun take on a Dire Straits classic, a ska cover of a Beatles favourite, blues from CW Stoneking, Sue Foley and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, soul courtesy of Irma Thomas… Audio
The Mixtape: Jon Bridges
He's spent time as a stand-up comedian, TV and radio host, actor, columnist, author, and for the past 15 years has executive-produced a series of popular TV shows, the latest of which is Paddy Gower… Audio
The Sampler: Pool Sharks by Joe Kaptein
Tony Stamp investigates a local jazz album by the up-and-coming keyboard maestro. Audio
Huia Hamon on Kawakawa
The new album fuses te reo, world sounds, and electronic music, and is named after a plant known for its healing properties. Audio
Sub-Tribe are playing Aotearoa this weekend
The Kiwi-Aussie band are back, bringing their unmistakable blend of dub, reggae, hip hop, and bass-heavy grooves to stages across the motu. Audio
Tom Scott interviewed at The Civic Theatre
Kara speaks with the award-winning musician at the venue where he'll be playing the biggest show of his life, in support of the new album ANITYA. Audio
Astrid Jorgensen on the joys of mediocrity
Astrid Jorgensen's memoir teaches us how to embrace mediocrity and to find joy in the act of singing - even if you're not the best singer in the world! Audio
Stan Walker on claiming his style
Stan Walker, award-winning entertainer and style icon is taking part in a charity drive for high quality clothing to benefit the Red Cross. Audio
Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit over Lamar's diss track
The Grammy-winning lyrics claimed the Canadian rapper was a "certified pedophile".
2024 Wellington Jazz Festival: Rodger Fox Big Band, 'Celebrating Rodger Fox'
The Rodger Fox Big Band performs a poignant, celebratory tribute to the late Rodger Fox at the Opera House, Wellington as part of the 2024 Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio
Unwrapping Beethoven's Seventh Symphony
Audiences at Opus Orchestra's next concerts get to delve deep into one of Beethoven's best-loved works. Audio
Music 101: Kara Rickard shares new music
Kara Rickard host of Music 101 talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to… Audio
NZ Live 10th October - Riiki Reid
It's time for NZ Live, and today we're joined by singer-songwriter Riiki Reid. Riiki's back with a new EP 'The Drench' following her success with last year's E.P 'Skin' Riiki has opened for the likes… Audio
