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Omar Musa is a Malaysian-Australian rapper, poet and author from south eastern New South Wales whose work reflects issues of migration, racism, belonging, violence, masculinity and loneliness. He… Audio

It was widely reported that a heatwave in Europe was caused by a hot air plume from Africa. But the North African heatwave that preceded the European one barely rated a mention - despite resulting in… Audio

Ed Husain is the author of The Islamist, a memoir of his time inside radical Islamism. Having rejected extremism, he now advises governments and political leaders on Islam. He is a senior fellow at… Audio

Maui Solomon, chairman of the Hokotehi Moriori Trust, was listening to yesterday's interview in a marae in the Chatham Islands. He asked to come on the show and tells us about being Moriori and what… Audio

There's a prevailing myth that is often brought up in conversations about our history - that Māori killed off Moriori in New Zealand. This is often repeated even by well known New Zealanders, so many… Audio

Three weeks on from the launch of Wellington's new bus network, some frustrated passengers are giving up and say they'll use their car or a taxi instead. They're sick of the overcrowding, missed… Audio

Twenty people have died after a World War II vintage aircraft crashed into a mountainside in eastern Switzerland, police say. The plane - a Junkers JU-52 HB-HOT - was carrying 17 passengers and three… Audio

Kākahi or freshwater mussels are being moved to Zealandia sanctuary in Wellington as part of an ambitious restoration project. Audio

Nick Bollinger listens to a long lost album from sainted saxophonist John Coltrane. Audio

With a bit of Kiwi ingenuity, two Northlanders with a cold, drafty home turned some old cans into a nearly free-of-charge heating solution: a "beerhorse".  Audio

A love story that transcends culture and faith lies behind a new collaborative album from Shihad’s Jon Toogood. Video, Audio

The volcano on Vanuatu's Ambae Island is emitting a fresh load of ash and smoke after an eruption on Monday. Audio

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a two-year-old girl in the Eastern Bay of Plenty last night. Arnica Savage's body was found in a river not far from the Matahina Dam, inland… Video, Audio

Up to 60 empty houses in Pakuranga and Mount Roskill that are due to be bulldozed for new roads or state housing redevelopment will now house homeless families over winter. Video, Audio

In this episode of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh, and RNZ's Mediawatch presenter, Colin Peacock, onto the pod to wrap up the… Audio

The Gisborne area is bracing for more heavy rain just a week after flash flooding hit Tolaga Bay. Our reporter Anusha Bradley joins us live. Video, Audio

Civil Defence is monitoring major rivers in the Gisborne area as more heavy rain is due in the region still saturated by last week's flooding. NIWA's forecaster, Chris Brandolino tells us what is in… Audio

Nick Bollinger considers the hard-road song-tales of Bernie Griffen. Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the rhythms, rants and recent releases of Wellington-based independent musician Mr Sterile. Audio

The Canterbury earthquakes damaged the facility beyond use, and almost six years after it was demolished, a new facility known as Taiora QE2 has risen from the rubble. Video, Audio

International investigators say that the missile that downed a Malaysia Airlines flight over eastern Ukraine in 2014 belonged to a Russian brigade. For the first time, the Dutch-led team said the… Audio

Supporters of an Eastern Bay of Plenty harbour development to boost the aquaculture industry in the region are pressing on despite the government's refusal to fund current plans for it. The Ōpōtiki… Audio

More evacuations called for on Hawaii's Big Island as volcano continues to erupt lava and toxic gas. Audio

A detective with nearly 30 years' experience says hardly any methamphetamine is made in this country anymore, as it's far more economical for gangs to import it from Asia. A new study by Massey… Audio

The tunnels at Auckland's Bastion Point, the resting place of the country's first Labour Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage, were opened to the media for the first time today since they were… Video, Audio

Chrissie Lahood from Wanaka cafe Big Fig shares recipes for two salads inspired by her Middle Eastern heritage – Freaky Beets and Roasted Vegetable Fattoush. Audio, Gallery

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A New Zealand feature film looks set for release throughout the Eastern Block, and beyond, after premiering at the Moscow International Film Festival and taking out a top prize. Dustin… Audio, Gallery

In honour of ANZAC day - a bird we share with Australia (and South East Asia), the beautiful white heron (Eastern great egret). Audio