Features

Conor Kershaw - great-grandson of the P&K general store's founder John - tells Kim Hill about joining "the family firm". Audio

Legendary musician Graham Nash talks about following your heart, the wonderful chaos of New York and being in love at 81. Video, Audio

Long Read - Music and culture writer Tony Stamp explores the death of media literacy. Audio

It's difficult to keep up with the energetic Matthew Bannister, now coming through with a second album from his band, The Changing Same. William Dart looks at this along with Bannister's brand new book on the much-missed The Front Lawn team of Harry Sinclair and Don McGlashan. Audio

In the days when bills came in envelopes through the letterbox, a young musician from Northern Ireland used the back of an electricity bill to write down some melody ideas. In this week’s programme, you can hear the powerful hymn it became. Audio

Two new NZ jazz albums this week - an adventurous sax trio featuring Alex Trask, Umar Zakaria, and Abe Baillie; and a heartfelt tribute by the Auckland Jazz Orchestra to the music of the late NZ jazz stalwart Phil Broadhurst. Audio

The Topp Twins' new memoir is a rollicking, intimate, uproarious romp, says Ruth Spencer of Kete Books. 

When Prue Young was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 18 months ago, people assumed she'd have to give up work and sport.  This week, the 33-year-old is in Hawaii to compete in the World Ironman Championship. Audio

LISTEN: One of Aotearoa's best known jazz performers Nathan Haines is joined by musicians who grew up listening to some of his earlier albums, and who also bring their own modern energy to this 2021 set.

Geraldine mum and parent coach Renee White creates resources that help thousands of families around the world keep calm. Audio

The Detail goes behind the scenes to meet people giving their time to record our electoral votes. Audio

The Detail - ​ The owners of a North Shore waterfront section have blocked access to a spectacular pathway until the council plays ball with their demands. Audio

"It's uncharted territory and filled with a lot of uncertainty. That creates uncomfortable emotions for both the parents and the kids" – psychology professor Lawrence Steinberg. Audio

Claire Concannon discovers how penguins evolved from flying in the air to 'flying' underwater and learns about the giant penguins that once lived in Aotearoa. Audio

How do we ensure four-legged family members stay healthy in a cost-of-living crisis? Veterinary specialist Dr Kat Littlewood shares some tips. Audio

The first step towards spending less is to pause and check in with yourself each time you make an individual purchase, says financial advisor Lisa Dudson. Audio

Composer Robert Wiremu talks to Bryan Crump about his arrangement of Mozart's unfinished Requiem, which takes its inspiration from the tragic events surrounding the Air NZ scenic flight which crashed into Mt Erebus in 1979. Audio

Mental health advocate Dr Tom Mulholland has died at 61. Back in 2021, he spoke to Jesse Mulligan about his quest to protect the well-being of rural New Zealanders. Video, Audio

A hundred years after writer Katherine Mansfield died at the age of 34, six New Zealanders share their personal connections to her life and legacy. Audio

“Sharks aren’t out there looking around for the next leg to chew on", says natural historian Andrew Stewart. Audio

Kids caught up in the "grind culture" of the adult world can't build self-worth and resilience, says journalist Jennifer Berhenti Wallace. Audio

The Auckland Youth Orchestra is celebrating its diamond anniversary this month. Ahead of concerts in Whangarei, Hamilton and Auckland, Bryan Crump speaks to musical director Antun Poljanich and former player Alanna Jones, who now plays double bass in the NZSO. Video, Audio

The desire to read his grandkids bedtime stories inspired Invercargill council worker Michael Kingpotiki to embark on a journey towards literacy. Audio

To engage young people accustomed to visual storytelling, historian Monty Soutar wrote Kāwai: For Such a Time as This as if it were a movie. Audio