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Local councils around the country are pushing for a free and universal drivers licence programme for all students in Year 12. They say helping young people, particularly in smaller towns and rural… Audio

Dave Leaupepe from Gang Of Youths performing live at RNZ, and chatting with Trevor Reekie. Audio

Representatives from different Government Ministries in Vanuatu were given an introduction to the benefits and business care for digitization of transactions to its citizens. Audio

Murray Cammick spent a lot of time in the Auckland music scene during the 70s and 80s capturing candid images of both local and international musicians including Iggy Pop, Graham Brazier and Bob… Audio

Singer/songwriter Anthony Stretch aka Stretch has released his debut album called 'Bury All Horses' recorded at the Lab Studio with producer and drummer Wayne Bell. His musical journey includes… Audio

The 2017 Queen's Young Leaders awards featured four Pacific women who have been recognised by their community for the work that they do. The work ranges from raising awareness about cancer treatment… Audio

Arthur Jeffes joins Trevor Reekie to talk about the musical legacy he has inherited from his late father Simon and the Penguin Café’s impressive new album that incorporates elements of classical, folk… Video, Audio

Less than half of all New Zealand adults have been to the dentist in the last year. Sarah Robson reports on a decaying situation.

An organiser who worked with residents of the Grenfell Tower in London says their concerns about fire safety and the standard of refurbishment work by contractors was routinely ignored. Audio

The Guardian describes Steve Gunn as “the hipster-friendly guitar slinger of the moment". Ahead of his first visit to NZ, Trevor Reekie talks to him about playing with Kurt Vile, and the American… Video, Audio

Gold's top-flight musical instincts led him to record some of the most iconic names in world music. Audio

British singer-songwriter Beth Orton has just recorded her album Kidsticks. It's an album that sees her collaborating with an interesting line up of Indie musicians and features Beth playing synths… Audio

When delegates sit down next week in New York to consider how to ensure the sustainability of the world's oceans there will be a strong Pacific push to focus on the rights of coastal communities. Audio

Residents of Santa Cruz in Solomon Islands Temotu province are furious at the remarks by a provincial MP and former premier saying only outsiders were opposed to mining in the province. Audio

Trevor Reekie talks to Grammy-winning world music producer Ian Brennan. Audio

Trevor Reekie talks to producer Alan Jansson, Hello Sailor band mate Harry Lyon, and album facilitator and friend Kelly Addis about Graham Brazier's final album Left Turn at Midnite. Audio

A campaigner against deep sea mining says locals have threatened to take up arms if a seabed mining project in Papua New Guinea goes ahead. Audio

An advisor to the Pacific throughout the negotiations on the PACER Plus trade deal says he thinks it will bring significant benefits for the island countries. Audio

A campaigner against deep sea mining says locals have threatened to take up arms if a seabed mining project in Papua New Guinea goes ahead. Audio

For his new album, Grammy-nominated Iraqi musician Rahim AlHaj drew on stories recounted to him by people in his native country after the US invasion. Audio

Forestry companies are getting away with serious damage to rivers because most of what they do is out of sight, says a Northland farmer. 

An Australian filmmaker says the Marshall Islands remains a key installation for American military interests despite their toxic legacy in the country. Audio

For over 20 years, one of the most popular and visible funk-style brass bands in New Orleans has been the Hot 8 Brass Band. Sousaphone player Benny Pete talks to Trevor Reekie backstage at WOMAD 2017.

Children and family advocacy groups say a bill aimed at creating a child-centered model risks ignoring the significance of family to a child. Audio

Two mobile schools have been established in Papua New Guinea where the government estimates more than half-a-million children are unable to access education. Audio

More women from Fiji's remoter islands are calling in to report abuse after the launch of a toll free domestic violence hotline last week. Audio

Two cases of Typhoid in Tonga have prompted authorities to remind people to about basic hygiene practices. Audio

Don Henley was one of the main songwriters, singer, drummer and founding member of the Eagles before launching his successful solo career. In March Henley is bringing his band to New Zealand. Trevor… Video, Audio

Pacific countries stand to benefit from an almost tripling of financial support from the World Bank to the region in its next development funding cycle, beginning in July. Audio