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New Zealand has a maths problem. Our grades are getting worse. What is the solution? By Venetia Sherson.

Charlotte Ryan catches up with Connor Oberst and his reformed his band Bright Eyes as they return to perform in NZ next month. Audio

In this extract from Everything I Know About Books Mary McCallum, of Mākaro Press explains how she came to publish a modern New Zealand classic - Auē! by Becky Manawatu.

US President Joe Biden is in Israel on an extraordinary high-stakes trip as the region is gripped by violence in the aftermath of Hamas' attacks and Israel's subsequent response.

Israel has vowed to… Audio

New Zealand mountaineer Guy Cotter has summited Mount Everest five times and scaled 7 of the world's 14 above-8000m peaks. For over 30 years, he has led guided Everest expeditions with… Audio

Three thousand Palestinians have been killed and at least 600,000 people have fled the northern Gaza Strip heading south after Israeli military warnings.

Despite the exodus south Israeli air forces… Audio

Why do experts have very little hope for a peaceful solution in the Middle East? Audio

New research has found "significant gaps" in the way domestic violence victims are checked for brain injuries. A study of over 600 incidents of domestic violence that presented to Wellington Hospital… Audio

To be resilient in the face of change, we need to hold on to our core values while cultivating adaptability, says writer and human performance expert Brad Stulberg. He speaks to Jesse Mulligan about… Audio

Two new NZ jazz albums this week - an adventurous sax trio featuring Alex Trask, Umar Zakaria, and Abe Baillie; and a heartfelt tribute by the Auckland Jazz Orchestra to the music of the late NZ jazz… Audio

Nick checks out tracks from rising star Lakecia Benjamin, New Orleans-born drummer Herlin Riley, and the trio of Mike Nock, Paul Dyne, and Roger Sellers. Audio

Friday is the final day of campaigning for the 2023 election.

Voting closes Saturday evening at 7, then the counting begins and a new government will eventually be formed.

National Party leader… Audio

A study of 10,000 school children shows they want good teachers, access to clubs and sports groups and not too much homework.

Some would also like more sleep - even in the classroom.

The findings… Audio

Two years ago, Dr Tom Mulholland spoke to RNZ about the "massive hole" he'd seen left in the lives of family and friends when a person dies suddenly. This week, his own loved ones are mourning the… Video, Audio

Peter Ellis spent more than seven years in prison, for a crime he says he didn't commit. He and others describe his time behind bars and the many surprises and revelations he faced. Audio

A tour group of 54 New Zealanders are stranded after their Turkish Airlines flight scheduled to leave this Thursday was cancelled. The group arrived last Tuesday for an eight day pilgrimage. Pesi… Video, Audio

Fiji have only just made it through to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, after losing their final pool match 24-23 to Portugal in France.

It is Portugal's first ever win at the tournament - if they… Audio

At one point, Michelle says, she was convinced her 13-year-old daughter was going to kill her. She was desperate for help.

Nick takes a dive into the cool sound of West Coast jazz, including musicians like Dave Brubeck, Anita O'Day, Art Pepper and Gerry Mulligan. Audio

More jazz from the West Coast cool school, including Gretchen Parlato and Bill Holman. Audio

Ariana Tikao is a gifted musician, singer, taonga puoro practitioner and New Zealand arts laureate.

Ariana Tikao is joined by host Kara Rickard on this Mixtape. Audio

Champion dog trialler Clark Chrystal fosters his daughters love for the sport. Audio

This week on introducing it's ‘KIKO’ A te reo rock band from Tamaki Makaurau.   Video, Audio

MĀ set to play with seven piece band at the Nelson Arts Festival  Video, Audio

Speech Act Theory is the alt electronica/trip-hop project of Auckland producer Pete Hickman.

Pete and his live band stopped by RNZ's Auckland studio to perform three tracks from his self-titled debut… Video, Audio

Elliott Childs reviews an album of beautifully captured field recordings from Hokkaido. Audio

Elliott Childs reviews an album of joyous, kid oriented Hip-Hop by Arizona based rapper Mega Ran.  Audio

Elliott Childs reviews the anguished, 2000's influenced Emo of Colorado band Broken Record's new album. Audio

K M T P is the project of Tamaki Makaurau based musician Keria Paterson, who recently released their debut With Love, KMTP.  Video, Audio