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Nick Bollinger reviews notable new compilations of The Stooges and The Move. Audio

Not all journalists like having the mic turned in their direction. But then, Mary Wilson is not your average journalist, writes Katy Gosset. Audio

In 1902, a steamship called the SS Ventnor sunk off the coast of the Hokianga. On board were the bones of nearly 500 Chinese gold miners for burial in their homeland of Canton. A century later their… Audio, Gallery

Nick Bollinger discusses the joyful noise and violent background of The Hot 8. Audio

Parliament hears from submitters on assisted dying, and captions for broadcast media and a bill that will help victims of abuse makes progress.  Audio

Only two things are certain in this life; death and taxes, and hopefully a pension but the pension may come later than expected and having a choice about how we die is up for discussion. Audio

A selection of traditional and modern hymns. It's the first Sunday in Lent, and our hymns with a Lenten theme include Forty days and forty nights. We're also marking St David's Day (1 March) with a… Audio

A selection of traditional and modern hymns, including a hymn from the 13th century and a contemporary setting of Charles Wesley's well-known text Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. Audio

Dr Haider Warraich is an advocate for frank discussions about end of life care. He says many doctors end up wondering if they're harming or helping patients. Audio

Guns N' Roses did not miss a lick in the pouring rain at their Wellington concert last night and the crowd lapped it all up. RNZ's Yadana Saw was there. Audio, Gallery

The Family Sexual Violence Action Committee in Papua New Guinea says it's common for the wives of police officers to be physically abused by their husbands. Audio

In her lyrical and amusing 2016 Book Council Lecture, poet and academic Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh takes the listener from the book corner of the Avondale Salvation Army shop to Westminster Abbey. Audio

Cynthia Morahan invites Global Sounds scheduler Robyn Jaquiery to share one of her favourite tracks, taking us to Africa through a circuitous route: country singer Jimmy Rogers. Cynthia then takes us… Audio

'Prosaic Notes from an Unwritten Journal': Composer Jenny McLeod considers Lilburn’s thoughts on tradition and language, and continues with her own personal reflections, in illustrated verse.

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Sisters Georgia and Francesca Emms have their own production company Wanderlust Productions, dedicated to making live performances of cabaret, musical theatre and opera accessible. Their new show T… Audio

Analysis - Between the 1950s and 1980s more than 100,000 children were put into state institutions where many suffered abuse and neglect. Is the state is facing up to its crimes? Audio

Australian author Nick Earls had long been obsessed with how certain words came about, and discovered that some words have fascinating stories behind them. Audio

RNZ Concert counts down New Zealand's favourite pieces of classical music for 2016, as voted for by you, the public. Here are highlights, and the winner! Video

Tea anyone? In the face of immigration concerns and the refugee crisis, some Kiwis feel it is time to celebrate the positive role migrant communities play in making New Zealand a great place to live… Audio, Gallery

Thirty years after the release of their debut album, Neil Finn and Nick Seymour from Crowded House talk about the making of the record and the evolution of the songs from home demos to finished studio… Audio, Gallery

The family of a prisoner with terminal cancer is pleading with Corrections to allow her to spend her last months at home with family, but Corrections has declined compassionate release. Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger convenes a Sampler Summit to discuss the latest album from octogenarian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. He is joined by musicians Steve Abel and Hollie Fullbrook, and broadcaster Kim… Audio

Kim Hill talks to Dr Ian Gawler, one of Australia's most experienced authorities on mind-body medicine and meditation. He and his wife, Dr Ruth Gawler, are visiting New Zealand to run a meditation… Audio

Science writer Carl Zimmer looks at "the latest volley in a long-running debate among scientists about the human life span". Audio

120 years ago today on 13 October 1896, New Zealanders got their chance to see moving pictures for the first time, when the first film was played to an audience at the Opera House in Auckland. Video, Audio, Gallery

Writer and psychology professor Andrew Solomon is fascinated with places in major transformation – cultural, political and spiritual. He talks with Wallace Chapman about what he's learned, traveling… Audio

A selection of traditional and modern hymns. In today's programme, a hymn about church unity (Thy Hand, O God, Has Guided), as well as some St Francis of Assisi-related hymns to mark the 12th century… Audio

Visions of the future don't just have to come from science fiction.  In this hour, TED speakers make bold predictions about our future and what our future lives might look like.

Visiting Welsh singer-songwriter, Cate Le Bon, performs live in the Auckland studio and speaks to Jesse Mulligan. Audio