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The Mockers' Andrew Fagan has sailed the seas as much as he has commandeered the airwaves with a musical and literary career that has resulted in books of poetry, an autobiography, a broadcasting… Audio

The future remains uncertain for refugees held on Manus Island and slated for resettlement in Papua New Guinea amid concerns about whether the process can proceed, if the refugees can fit in to local… Audio

It's that time of year when music fiends are making lists and checking them twice, assessing the year in music that was. In the spirit of the season, Music 101 tasks a selection of our favourite music… Audio

Johnny Thunders, who died in 1991 aged 38, was the iconic guitarist for the New York Dolls and later the Heartbreakers, bands that would influence the English punk movement and a score of LA hair… Audio

From Birmingham, Alabama, Lonnie Holley is a self-taught visual artist and musician. In his 64 years, Holley has overcome grinding poverty to pursue his art, and now his idiosyncratic improvised music… Audio

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has defended his government's stewardship of the economy amidst criticism from a rejuvenated opposition. Audio

Pacific nations will be putting the heat on powerful Asian fishing countries in a bid to preserve fish stocks. Audio

The Fred Hollows Foundation says access is a huge hurdle for people with eye problems and it hopes a new mobile clinic will reach more people in remote areas. Audio

The Rolling Stones rock and roll circus is back in town tonight, as Mick, Keef, Charlie and Ron roll out 52 years of hits at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium. Ahead of the concert, we head backstage for a… Audio

Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley and Martin Kemp talk to Trevor Reekie about their career, from being posterboys of the New Romantic pop culture movement in the late 70s, to their acrimonious fall out… Audio

Medicins Sans Frontieres says the first trials of drone technology to tackle tuberculosis in Papua New Guinea by providing better treatment access have been successful. Audio

Bougainville prepares to clear more bomb and ordinance left over from the Second World War. Audio

Vibrant posters have been appearing on street corners in main cities around the country as part of a national campaign to promote artists who happen to have a disability. The 'I am an Artist' campaign… Audio

When they called it a day in 1998 after nearly two decades together, Melbourne's Hunters & Collectors was a multi-platinum selling band, with a ferocious live reputation, and a catalogue of songs that… Audio

Trevor Reekie talks with the recently appointed President of Blue Note Records, Don Was, about his vision for the label and maintaining its artistic integrity in the 21st Century musical landscape. Audio

1. ALASTAIR SCOTT to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the economy, particularly on the direction of interest rates and inflation?
2. PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister for Social Housing:…

The aerial use of 1080 poison to kill rats, mice, stoats and possums across large areas of conservation land is having positive results for native birds. Audio

How a youtube clip captioned "Mind-blowing Psychedelia from Thailand" piqued the interest of L.A. producer Josh Marcy, leading him to a remote Thai village to record Khun Narin's Electric Phin Band. Audio

Bernie Griffen and his new band The Thin Men have just released his sophomore LP Salvation, recorded in Auckland's The Lab recording studio, Trevor Reekie meets up with Griffen, his partner and… Audio

One of the long-term observers of the Fiji election says his month long travels around Fiji in the run up to polling day gave him a detailed picture of the election environment. Audio

Oxfam New Zealand, Executive Director reflects on partnerships in Papua New Guinea. Audio

Papua New Guinea women are demonstrating increased forays into leadership roles although there's a call by a female government minister for more support for women candidates during elections. Audio

Martin Siegert, a gloaciologist at Imperial College London, discusses the exploration of Antarctica's hidden lakes and rivers below the ice cap. Audio

A New Zealand academic is urging leaders of small island developing states to address 'blatant inequalities' in the region. Audio

Radio New Zealand's  Education, Health and Economics correspondents consider election policies and inequality Audio

OMC's How Bizarre, co-written by the late Pauly Fuemana and producer Alan Jansson, topped the New Zealand charts, then repeated this success in Australia, Ireland, South Africa and Austria, as well as… Video, Audio

The chair of the Tongan Advisory Council in New Zealand says Tonga needs to focus on expanding its agricultural industry to an export market. Audio

Tommy Ramone, drummer, producer and last surviving founding member of The Ramones died on 11 July 2014 aged 65.

Trevor Reekie talks to Monte A. Melnic, friend, tour manager and author of the best… Audio

Trevor Reekie talks to vocalist Shane Hales and ex-pat musician and producer Richard James Burgess about the legacy and contribution to NZ music made by the late Kiwi-born producer Peter Dawkins. Audio