Music
Gore's Gold Guitars
We're heading to Gore, where the Gold Guitar Awards are in full swing as part of the Tussock country festival. It's one of New Zealand's most prestigious country music events, drawing contestants from… Audio
Rodger Fox: A Life in Jazz
Nick Tipping pays tribute to NZ jazz legend Rodger Fox, who has died aged 71. Audio
I Hear Music
George Shearing and Dakota Staton play "I Hear Music" from their album 'In the Night'; Buddy Rich plays Horace Silver; and a new album from music industry insider Adam Blackstone pushes the… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, Finn is spinning new music from haunting folk duo West of Roan, eclectic Spanish duo Pedro de Dios & Antonio Fernandez and a track from Onehunga hip hop collective SWIDT. Audio
The Kiwi country music capital is ready to put on a show
Judging for the annual Gold Guitar Awards started today with the major winners announced on Sunday night. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen discuss tax cuts, Shakespeare in schools and cross live to the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
Marlon Williams' AMA trophy snaps in half
"I broke the award." Marlon Williams says he dropped his Best Solo Artist award on a concrete floor. Audio
NZ Live: Park Rd
PARK RD have just released their debut full-length album. It's called THE NOVEL, and they're planning to tour it around the country in July and August. They give us a taste of their sound for NZ Live… Audio
What are the NZ Gold Guitar Awards?
Held in the country music capital of New Zealand, Gore, no event is more important on the Tussock Country calendar than these coveted awards.
Watch: Best moments from the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
Stan Walker's dedication to dad, tears as Dame Hinewehi Mohi is inducted into the Hall of Fame and a singalong with TAWAZ. Video
Marlon Williams on AMA win
Big night for music in Aotearoa last night with the music awards being handed out to our talented musical artists and associated craft. We catch up with Marlon Williams about his big win. Audio
'It means a lot to be called the best group' - The Beths on Aotearoa Music Awards
The Beths have once again triumphed at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Hefty new dubs From The Neighbourhood album by Auckland producer Christophe El Truento is released next week. Audio
2024 Aotearoa Music Awards: Bright, bold and ready to party in pictures
Not everyone could bag an official trophy, but that didn't stop the fun and frivolity. Check out the best pictures captured at the celebration of New Zealand music.
All the winners from the biggest night of the year for NZ music
RNZ Music's Tony Stamp updates Nights from the Viaduct Events Centre. Audio
As it happened: Aotearoa Music Awards - all the music, glam and winners
The Beths scored the night's most coveted award, while Dame Hinewehi Mohi got a standing ovation. Here's how it all happened.
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight discuss tax cuts, Shakespeare in schools and cross live to the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
Sanctuary: Soundscapes by Kodama 木
Sound artist and experimental musician Gabriel Byrne has created a soundscape to be listened to at three green spaces in Wellington, as part of this year's Loemis Festival. Audio
Interpreting the landscape of classical music
Rachel Leach - composer, music educator and animateur - is in New Zealand to present a series of children's concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Video, Audio
The TAHI 30/5/24
it's Aotearoa Music Awards day! we chat to Christy Whelan from Recorded Music NZ about every new at this years awards. Tune into the RNZ livestream from 6pm tonight! Audio