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For almost 60 years the Canterbury Mountain Radio Service has provided a lifeline to trampers and hunters in some of the most remote parts of the South Island. But later this year the service will… Audio

The list of people who've combined comedy with a love of classical music is a short but distinguished one. Dudley Moore and Bill Bailey, maybe. Tom Lehrer and Tim Minchin. And to it can be added the… Audio

This year on Standing Room Only we've run interviews with all kinds of repairers. Our last is with a colleague of ours, John Roberts - better known around here as JR - who mends old broken radios that… Audio, Gallery

Dr H. B. Turbott was The Radio Doctor for more than 40 years - pre and post the Second World War - dispensing advice on a range of health and social issues until his retirement in 1984. His broadcasts… Audio

Why isn’t New Zealand part of Australia? | The Aotearoa History Show | RNZ

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Midweek Mediawatch: Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about the media in overdrive over the UK’s political drama; more PR problems in the push for the new public media entity and a talk radio host… Audio

Outstanding broadcaster, generous interviewer and huge music fan Bryan Crump is the new afternoon drive-time presenter for RNZ Concert. Bryan will wrap up his incredible innings on RNZ National…

The bombastic tunes broadcasters use for news become so familiar we barely notice them - until they change. RNZ is being criticised by local musicians and their industry bodies over its decision to… Audio

Sean Plunket has launched a new news outlet for himself - and other broadcasters edged out of talk radio in recent years. The Platform proudly proclaims it's editorially and financially free from any… Audio

Are New Zealanders' attitudes towards offensive language changing? A recent survey by the Broadcasting Standards Authority seems to suggest they might be. Audio

Before its launch, the boss of new talk station Today FM promised a new approach eschewing anger and antagonism just for the sake of engagement. The first fortnight's been a mix of some of that - as… Audio

An historic agreement that recognises Māori interests in radio spectrum has been signed at Parliament. 

The agreement, designed in partnership with the Māori Spectrum Working Group, is a chance to… Audio

What is the future of Māori radio? Kaimahi of Māori radio share their perspectives on digital platforms and social media. Audio

Today we speak to Claire Shirtcliffe about her radio memories which are from her days working as an announcer. She shares her recollections about working in radio from the 1950s onwards. Audio

On-air promotions, outside broadcasts and commercial radio ratings, this episode explores Māori radio and the work behind the mic. Audio

We go back to the early 1940s with Wendy McArthur, who can remember hearing updates on WW2 each night with her family. Audio

To mark 100 years on radio, listeners have been sharing their special memories with us. Jesse speaks with Nancy Croad about what she remembers. Audio

Although social media can be damaging to mental health and development, AUT radio Olivia French student explores how one platform - Tiktok - is boosting mental health awareness and body positivity. Audio