Music
Podcasts: The first King of England and a new queen of music?
Evie Ashton is here to talk podcasts, and she's got two pretty different offerings this week, one based on history, while the other is more about feminism - and not strictly speaking a podcast. Noble… Audio
Grateful Dead singer Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay dies at 78
Godchaux-MacKay died on Sunday after living with cancer, according to a statement. She featured on 1960s classics like 'Suspicious Minds' and 'When a Man Loves a Woman'.
The true believer who brought the White Stripes to New Zealand
Music promoter John Baker and a small group of true believers played a big part in bringing the Detroit legends to New Zealand just before global super stardom beckoned.
Matisse: the star(ling) of the show
"When she sits on my shoulder and sings her full song in my ear, I just feel like the most privileged person in the world." Composer Mary Celeste talks with RNZ Concert about her pet starling Matisse… Video, Audio
Meet first AI-powered artist to debut on Billboard airplay chart
Artificial intelligence is everywhere and the music charts are no different.
Worlds of Music 2 November, 2025
Music from the world, for the world — featuring Nizar Rohana, Da Lata, AfroCubism, and New Zealand singer-songwriter and Mockers frontman Andrew Fagan. Audio
A story or two to tell: 25th anniversary of The White Stripes debut in NZ
A leap of faith: 25th anniversary of The White Stripes remarkable debut in NZ. Audio
Musician Tom Scott's night of throwbacks, transformations
The award-winning musician's concert strings together humour, soul-baring truths, throwbacks and diverse sounds for an unforgettable night at The Civic.
Fast Favourites: TV presenter and journalist Laura Tupou
Fast Favourites: TV presenter and journalist Laura Tupou. Audio
Best Song Eva: Kate Bell
Composer and conductor Kate Bell is the founder of All Together Now, New Zealand's largest choir network. Audio
'So nerve-wracking' - Bill Bailey on playing the typewriter at the BBC Proms
He's no stranger to strange musical instruments, but a typewriter put comedian Bill Bailey to the test at the Royal Albert Hall this September.
'You will get yours': Gallagher incensed by flare at Melbourne Oasis concert
The show, part of a long-awaited world tour, attracted a crowd of more than 50,000 to Docklands Stadium.
Hymns on Sunday, 2 November 2025
Hymns for All Saints' Day and Reformation Day in this week's programme, and a beautiful arrangement for brass band of Handel Parker’s tune ‘Deep Harmony’. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 1 November 2025
On this week's show there's classic soul from PP Arnold, blues courtesy of Otis Clay, new music from Holly Golightly plus a brace of tracks to mark the 25th anniversary of the White Stripes first… Audio
The Mixtape: Mel Parsons
Ten years on from her last Mixtape appearance, the esteemed singer-songwriter joins us to share songs from some of her favourite Christchurch musicians. Audio
It's all going swimmingly for Jed Parsons
Fresh from his first stint co-hosting the Scrolls, the Ōtautahi entertainer and musician has released a new single called 'I Might Go Swimming'. He phones in from Tauranga to give Kara the low down. Audio
From the AMAs to America, Fazerdaze isn't phased
Amelia Murray won Album of the Year and Best Solo Artist at the AMAs earlier this year for Soft Power, an LP that was a labour of love over many years. It paid off, netting her a Silver Scroll… Audio
Melbourne's Georgia Knight debuts first album in Christchurch
The Naarm Melbourne singer-songwriter is spending time in Otautahi to work on new material, and celebrate the release of her debut album Beanpole, which came out on Friday. She joins Kara to talk… Audio
Indie-pop quartet There's a Tuesday are flush with success
The two-time Silver Scroll nominees and Christchurch locals join Kara in-studio for a chat about a big year which featured the release of their debut album Blush. Audio
