Features

Auckland chef Nic Watt shares the recipe for some rich and spicy morsels. Audio

This special NZ Music Month Mixtape celebrates the hero guitars played by some of our most legendary musicians.   Audio, Gallery

Serg Tankian, frontman of System of a Down, talks to Charlotte Ryan about his colourful life as a young immigrant to Los Angeles, and the risks and reward of being part of an avant-garde, political band. Audio

Dame Jane Campion tells Susie Ferguson what it was like to lose a baby as she won international acclaim for her 1993 film The Piano. Audio

Delaney Davidson's Out Of My Head is his first solo album for a long six years and tenth in total. William Dart checks it out in the context of the singer's earlier partnerships. Audio

Hymns for the Feast of Pentecost today, including contemporary hymns by NZ hymn writer Bill Wallace (Wild wind of the Holy Spirit) and the UK's Bernadette Farrell (Spirit of God, rest on your people). Audio

DOC ranger-turned-dairy farmer Henry Christensen says returning to the family farm is one of the best decisions he's ever made. Audio

As cold and flu cases rise, Covid season is yet to come, writes Kymberlee Gomes.

Niki Bezzant investigates whether vitamin C can really help stave off colds and boost immunity.

Guitarist Bruce Paine has just released an album of his own compositions, ...still we sang. He came in to the RNZ Auckland studio to talk with David Morriss and play some of his music. Video, Audio

A year on from a divorce or long-term relationship breakup is the earliest most people are ready for the dating world, says Auckland sex therapist Jo Robertson.  Audio

Han-Na Chang began her musical career as a solo cellist, but she's in New Zealand for concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as the conductor. She talks with David Morriss about how the move from bow to baton came about. Video, Audio

Jackie Stewart tells the story of one of the most popular drivers on the Formula 1 scene. Sir Jackie tells his story from his childhood in Scotland to his superstar status that continues to this day. Video, Audio

The Taite Prize award-winner's new EP is a collection of home recordings, raw with emotion and low in fidelity, her phenomenal songwriting chops fully intact, writes Tony Stamp. Video, Audio

At 30 years old, Jodie Hope is not the usual type of person people associate with funeral directing - but traditions are changing. Audio

There has been mixed reaction to the King's new portrait - so we asked an expert. Audio

How do you correctly apply a perfume, cologne, eau de toilette or indeed any type of fragrance correctly? Francesco van Eerd, owner of Fragrifert Parfumeur in Wellington, joined Emile Donovan to demystify the mist. Audio

The Sampler - The latest soundtrack from the Nine Inch Nails duo for Zendaya's sexually-charged tennis movie ramps up the adrenaline to fit, writes Tony Stamp. Video, Audio

London-based Jordan Rakei hasn’t lived in New Zealand since he was four years old, but on his new album The Loop NZ music influence is evident.  Audio

Ten albums in 10 years in 10 different genres - that's Troy Kingi’s goal. Desert Hīkoi follows Kingi on his creative and spiritual journey to California’s Joshua Tree National Park to record a desert rock album at a legendary studio. Video, Audio

Wētā Digital's animation is the best thing about this latest reboot of the ape-based franchise, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio

Sexual desire is innate to the human experience - so why do we squirm when we see it reflected back to us in art and media?

What’s the secret to a great sandwich? It should have a mix of hot, cold, sweet, sour, crunchy and soft, says chef Max Halley. Audio

Desert Hīkoi follows Troy Kingi on a creative and spiritual journey to Joshua Tree National Park in California with his band to regain his mojo after his 10 albums in 10 years in 10 different genres goal started "to feel a bit stale". Video, Audio