Features

Why do male birds have such impressive plumage, do birds dream in songs, and why do seagulls eat from garbage bins? Bird behaviouralist Dr Grainne Cleary has some answers. Audio

In the first episode of series 3 we look back to 1989 when Double J & Twice The T brought the hip-hop genre to the mainstream with their hit 'She's A Mod [Mod Rap]' featuring Ray Columbus.

An American doctor believes more than 800,000 Americans would be alive today, if the US had taken New Zealand's approach to Covid-19. Audio

The 18-year-old's debut performance brought tears to the eyes of celebrity judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, and is the most viewed American Idol video on YouTube. Video

In the last 18 months, Elle Perriam's RuralChange programme has provided free counselling to over 350 people - now it's run out of money. Audio

Mediwatch - Religious leader Brian Tamaki couldn't get on TV to announce the launch of a new political movement last weekend but others have had better luck getting a media platform. Audio

Natalie Murray Beale, Music Director of NZ Opera's season of Così fan tutte, shares why she loves conducting opera. Audio

For New Zealand Music Month - Te Marama O Puoro, Music 101 have asked a bunch of local musicians to pick one New Zealand song they wish they'd written.

"This is a book that builds a sense of creeping dread and you're not quite sure who you can trust or who to believe," Chidgey tells Kim Hill. Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the debut of local jazz super-ensemble The Circling Sun, Peter One's first LP in 40 years, and Dictaphone Blues' return to noisy fun. Audio

It's not easy finding the perfect milking deer, but that's what our state-owned enterprise Pāmu New Zealand is working on. Video, Audio

Our news outlets aren’t usually interested in local government ructions, but a ‘showdown’ meeting in Gore was live-streamed on major websites last week. Video, Audio

Auckland nurse Doron Semu - who experienced conversion therapy as a teenager - is bringing together LGBTQ+ Pasifika youth via the ancient Sāmoan art form of siapo. Video, Audio

American writer and entrepreneur Derek Sivers gets a "deep sense of happiness and identity" from his New Zealand passport. Audio

When three New Zealand drag queens strutted their stuff in Los Angeles last week, Aroha Awarau went along for the ride.

Last week's fatal fire at a Wellington hostel raises big questions about our emergency services - and how marginalised New Zealanders are cared for.

Girls Who Grow is a new organisation encouraging young New Zealand women to choose careers in agribusiness. Video, Audio

Tasmanian farmer and food activist Matthew Evans was in Aotearoa spreading the word about healthy soil last weekend. Audio

With American soul legend Ronald Isley turning 82 on 21 May, it's the perfect chance for William Dart to look at his latest album, along with a few treasured moments from his past. Audio

80-year-old Lynn Hood doesn't use the word 'miracle' herself but admits her story is pretty extraordinary. Audio

Hymns for Ascension Sunday include Marnie Barrell’s Christ ascends to God, Hail the day that sees him rise by Charles Wesley and a hymn by his colleague, Edward Perronet. Audio

Māori musician AJA performs four songs, including her 2022 Silver Scroll-winning waiata 'Te Iho'. Video, Audio

The closure of weight-loss company Jenny Craig is a win for body positivity, says activist Angela Barnett. Audio

Rāhui Pōkeka - the original name of the Waikato town Huntly - is based on the story of a local chief who placed a rāhui (ban) on river fishing in order to replenish tuna. Audio