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Nick checks out tracks from Elmo Hope, Alexa Tarantino, and Harold Mabern - plus a number from Regina Carter's album "Swing States", featuring music about the political swing states of the USA. Audio

What is non-binary and what does it mean to be transsexual? Trans and gender diverse people can face challenges but one way we can help is by recognising a person’s ‘pronoun’ – such as he, she or… Audio

M - Drama. An out of wedlock pregnancy forces eighteen year old Mary to take things into her own hands at great personal risk, altering the course of more than one life. Video

Nick checks out hard bop from lesser known artists Lorez Alexandria and Etta Jones, and an epic track from the Rodger Fox Big Band. Audio

Nick checks out the winners of the NZ Jazz Awards for 2022: Myele Manzanza for Recorded Music NZ Te Kaipuoro Tautito Toa Best Jazz Artist, and Lauren Ellis for APRA Best Jazz Composition. Audio

What’s in a name? We look at where our country’s names come from. Audio

It's local election season - but how much do we really know about the candidates standing for council? Audio

Andrea Sheardown found a new way of living after being told she hardly any time left. She talks to Jim about her next challenge and what happened 7 years ago when she was told she only had six weeks… Audio

We all love to laugh. But did you know it's also good for you? Audio

SIX60 has a new single out today – 'Before You Leave'. The beloved New Zealand band also announced the dates and incredible support acts for their SIX60 SATURDAYS tour, which kicks off in Wellington… Video, Audio

A new free classroom resource has been designed to help children see the more creative and playful side of maths. Launched today and the first of its kind in Aotearoa, the self contained box is aimed… Audio

In the legal slot today we look at how consent can be used as a defence by someone accused of serious sexual offending against a child.  Audio

Catherine comes to believe that Peters is prepared to beat her brother to death. Audio

We meet a Samoan community in Christchurch who are intent on building a better future for their communities. Video, Audio

Modern jazz from Kamasi Washington and Katya Sourikova, and standards from Coleman Hawkins and Emily Remler. Audio

Kiwi jazz from Vaughn Roberts and Charmaine Ford, a beautiful bossa from Stacey Kent, and the Arts Pepper and Farmer play standards! Audio

Mercury prize winner Arlo Parks played her first show in Aotearoa last week. She dropped by the RNZ studios and spoke to Charlotte Ryan. Audio

Why are bees so important to life on earth? Audio

Some Aucklanders are drowning in their latest water bills.

Water charges went up seven percent on July 1. But some customers whose bills have jumped hundreds of dollars are also questioning whether… Audio

New Zealand's mixed squash duo of Joelle King and Paul Coll won gold at about 25 to 7 this morning.

They beat their English opponents in a one-sided final with Coll and King needing little more than… Audio

Two government agencies have revealed mounting concern about the intensity and the impact of online misinformation - and prompted loud calls for government action. But behind the scenes the… Video, Audio

Despite a proud heritage that goes back to Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, bluegrass music now accommodates some fine female musicians, well able to handle their own… Audio

"Vallery" is a campervan transformed into a contemporary art gallery on wheels. It's just headed out on its maiden voyage. It showcases more than 50 works by 26 artists from the Manawatu, Whanganui… Audio, Gallery

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.  Audio

It's been a big wait and an even bigger investment. But this weekend sees the official opening of the final piece of Hastings' cultural precinct, Toitoi - the restored Municipal Building. It's taken… Audio, Gallery

It was destined to be sold off by the Christchurch city council - but a last minute change of heart means the heritage-listed Rolleston House is to be converted into a community arts venue. It's… Audio

A private investigator promised never to return to his home town. But when he belatedly decides to go back, it puts him on a crash course with his former friends and police colleagues. The Wrong Woman… Audio

Sabreen Islam revisits her teenage years when she was severely bullied, and describes her new-found peace of mind in her new self-published collection of poetry, spring clean. Sabreen started writing… Audio