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Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup, but the decision has sparked accusations of "sportswashing" from critics who point to the country's human rights record. Audio

In a career that spanned 18 years, Daniel Vettori established himself as one of the finest left-arm spinners in cricket history. Audio

If there’s an aspect of the arts Cadence Chung isn’t involved in, you sense it won’t be long before she tackles it. Encounter is a narrative-led audio walk in Pōneke that follows the stories of early… Audio

SolarZero had one of the largest private equity firms in the world as its owner but the country's biggest domestic player in rooftop solar - is now in liquidation. Audio

Lou Donaldson was an alto sax player, whose smooth and groovy sound defined jazz in the 1960s. Nick Tipping takes a look back at Lou Donaldson's remarkable career. Audio

Blair Latham from the jazz group Fire Waltz, talks about being awarded this year's SOUNZ Jazz Recording Project, and the role Mexico plays in his musical life. Video, Audio

Jesse talks to Katie Rood, she's a professional football player who's just returned from COP29. Audio

New Zealand-Canadian tennis player Erin Routliffe is having some well-deserved downtime ahead of the ASB Classic in a few weeks. She joins Jim to pick the best song ever. Audio

Nights' resident film critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan with some picks for the weekend. Audio

Violinist Christian Tetzlaff tells RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn artistry always trumps technique. Video, Audio

Music critic and commentator, Elizabeth Kerr speaks about the role of music critic in the Aotearoa arts ecosystem. She recalls feisty New Zealand music writers from last century, outlines her own… Video, Audio

Quincy Jones was one of the 20th Century's most influential musicians, as a trumpet player, arranger, composer, and producer with everyone from Lionel Hampton to Michael Jackson. Nick Tipping takes a… Audio

Mark Oremland mixes classical music with classic planes. Video, Audio

NZ trumpet player Lex French's new album "In the World's First Summer" draws on a wide range of influences including James K Baxter, Paul Klee, and the folk music of Spain and South America. Tying it… Audio

Today seasoned sports journalist Dylan Cleave joins Jesse to talk cricket, specifically the Black Caps winning the inaugural World Test Championship. Audio

Filmmaker Luke Graham didn't have to look far for the subject of his latest documentary. Audio

Here are New Zealand's Top 30 favourite classical pieces - as voted in Settling the Score 2024 - and why people love them. Video, Audio

All eight of Aotearoa's Anglican Cathedral Choirs are gathering for a festival this weekend. Andrew Williams is one of the singers and composers. Audio

Honey Hireme-Smiler's sporting prowess is undeniable. She joins Kathryn to talk about a tumultuous start in life and why the time was right to detail what she's gone through. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, with Orlando Julius, Trilok Gurtu, Nitin Sawhney, and Senegalese kora player, Seckou Keita.  Audio

The latest machine to arrive at arcade Ye Olde Pinball Shoppe in Pōneke Wellington is Pulp Fiction. It’s packed with the classic soundtrack and audio clips, together with table sculptures of your… Video, Audio