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Tony meets Auckland beatmaker SR Mpofu to find out how he released 12 projects in one year, learn about his childhood in Zimbabwe, and receive a lesson in music production. Audio

Numerous studies have shown that a cup of joe is good for the gut - but what's the best way to prepare it, and are some better than others?  Audio

For his second NZ Music Month programme, William Dart looks back at the history of the Taite Music Prize as well as the hopefuls and winner of this year's big prize. Audio

RNZ reporter Adam Burns spoke to some of Aotearoa's hip hop community about why Illmatic is so revered. Audio

The iconic St Jerome's Laneway Festival is back in New Zealand for the first time in 4 years, and at a new venue, Western Springs Speedway. The festival, which includes 5 stops across the Tasman… Audio

Auckland hip-hop artist Tom Scott says the release of a new album from his hip-hop group Home Brew last year came as a surprise even to him. He shares some beloved tracks that inspired Run It Back and… Video, Audio

Brewing your own beer used to be a hobby fraught with undrinkable results, but these days homebrew can cut it with the professional stuff, says a brewery founder.

"Delicious alchemy" is how Kim Seagram describes the process of transforming primary produce into something more nutritious and tasty via fermentation. She's the chair of the Fermentation Hub - a… Audio

HOME BREW 'Run It Back' Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews a reflective selection from the acclaimed local hip-hop duo. Audio

Something of an indie "supergroup" containing past and present members of The Bats, The Clean, Tall Dwarfs and Toy Love, the Sundae Painters have just released a cracker debut LP. Grant Smithies… Audio

Are you a coffee snob, only a barrista brew will do? Well this next story could stir things up, and maybe save you a few bucks too. Consumer NZ has done blind taste tests of nine supermarket bought… Video, Audio

After a quiet few years with no live shows, and some notable weather-related cancellations, it's starting to feel like Aotearoa's music scene is back in fighting form. Music fans are once again…

Essenza is home to the best-smelling cow shed in the North Island. Where cattle once sheltered, Mike Jobling now roasts coffee beans. Audio

Prime Minister’s farewell speeches are rare events. We have photos, video and the full transcript of Jacinda Ardern’s valedictory address. Video, Audio

On his 2018 album Avantdale Bowling Cup,  Auckland rapper Tom Scott blends powerful, polyrhythmic rhymes with fine jazz and a strong sense of place. Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews a compilation of Dunedin songwriter Maxine Funke's lo-fi tunes, the debut LP by Kenny Beats, and is joined by Elliott Childs to discuss the latest from Bill Callahan. Audio

Auckland beatmaker Haz Beats has won multiple awards for producing hip-hop but these days he's appreciating smoother sounds, too. Haz talks us through some of his favourite tracks on The Mixtape. Video, Audio

Neuroscientist and the former Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Harvard Medical School Moshe Bar is the author of Mindwandering - How it can improve your mood and boost your creativity and… Audio

Where is the best place to keep eggs, tomatoes and bread? It depends on how quickly you get through them but generally, the answer is 'cupboard, cupboard, freezer' says nutritionist Claire Turnbull. Audio

Sam Low chats to Jesse Mulligan about New Zealand coffee-drinking habits. Video, Audio

It's a most modern business: take an online quiz and an algorithm will match you to your perfect blend of coffee, a bag of which will then be delivered to your door a few days later.  Audio

RNZ Music is excited to present ARIA’s second single ‘Unravel’ and it’s provocative video, which is directed by kiwi actress Morgana O’Reilly.  Video

Nick Bollinger reviews the global hip-hop of Nigerian rap star Burna Boy; a funky tonic for dark times from Fantastic Negrito; and the personal, political blues of Darren Watson. Audio

Global coffee sales are set to plunge this year, due to the impact of Covid-19.

A new Rabobank report predicts the demand for beans will drop worldwide by over 1 million bags of coffee and cafes will… Audio

Our occasional feature Do It Yourself finds out how to homebrew beer. Karyn Hay gets a few tips from Gary Henwood who is the head brewer and owner of Kainui Brew Co in Kerikeri. Gary is also the… Audio

An expanded Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch's Hagley Park was the wettest yet. James Dann was there.

As Kiwi school kids head out on their second climate protest this year, we count down seven of the best New Zealand protest songs. Video

Tom Scott’s Avantdale Bowling Club; Northland thrash metallers Alien Weaponry; trailblazing 90s group Moana and the Moahunters; and local singer/song writing legend Bernie Griffen were all honoured at… Video

Auckland rapper Tom Scott's collaborative project Avantdale Bowling Club has taken out the 2019 Taite Music Prize, which recognises outstanding creativity in an album. He joined Kirsten Johnstone to… Video, Audio