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A new book, Betraying Big Brother, examines a feminist awakening in China and the challenge it poses to the State.

The Electric Avenue music festival returns to Christchurch's Hagley Park this Saturday. RNZ's Katie Todd picks three local acts not to miss. Video

Nick Bollinger revisits some his favourite local sounds of 2018. Audio

Trevor Courtney has always liked beer, and now the drummer for '60s band Chants R&B is growing his own hops. After a 40-year music career, Trevor and his wife Lyndsay now have a lifestyle block in… Video, Audio, Gallery

A scheme allowing Vanuatu women to set-up food stalls near nakamals, or kava clubs, is making an impression on patrons Audio

Tom Scott made his name rapping about youth, disenchantment, and blurry nights out with the hip-hop troupe Home Brew. Now he's back with Avantdale Bowling Club - a fusion of hip-hop and free jazz. Video, Audio

Tom Scott talks us through his new jazz-infused project Avantdale Bowling Club. Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the reflective raps of Tom Scott in his new jazz-based project. Video, Audio

If you're a bit a foodie you've probably heard of Yuzu, or you may seen a weird fruit at the grocers that looks kinda like a bumpy lemon.  Audio

Russia's non-alcoholic drink of choice, Kvas, is now being brewed in Christchurch. You'll find this award-winning fermented pro-biotic beverage in the shops with the brand name "Brod" on the label… Audio

There's a reason why tidying up is called a chore. Very few people actually enjoy cleaning the house and organising the clutter. Rachel Hoffmann offers practical advice for real people about getting… Audio

What are the healthiest foods at the supermarket? Nikki Bezzant talks us through the products that really deliver on nutrition and some others with only a 'health halo'. Audio

Rapper Tom Scott, of Home Brew, @Peace, Average Rap Band and now Avantdale Bowling Club is back living in his stomping ground of Avondale after five years living in Melbourne. He joins Melody Thomas… Audio

It's OK to depict drug-taking on TV or slip cocaine references into songs, but publishing the wrong kind of gardening tips can still get you into trouble with the censors. Audio

The United Nations must act to end the violence between the community and refugees marooned on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, according to the local MP. Audio

Base FM have an art exhibition in Auckland called Cover Story, which takes their 80+ DJ's favourite piece of vinyl and tells the story of what it means to them. Audio

Average Rap Band's Tom Scott talks with Sam Wicks about the group's synth-y, sunshine-drenched album debut, El Sol. Audio

It's been a year since @Peace and Home Brew frontman Tom Scott moved to Melbourne, keen to make some noise in the Australian music scene while staying close to home. For a progress report on the moves… Audio