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Watch - Former cabinet minister Hekia Parata discusses the Ministerial Inquiry she led into forestry debris in Te Tai Rāwhiti and Mihingarangi Forbes is joined by Dr Lara Grieves and Dr Will Flavell to discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio

It's the final week of New Zealand Music Month, which means its the final instalment of our feature 'The Song I Wish I'd Written' 

She's graced our screens for years, but next month Madeleine Sami takes on the biggest acting role of her career to date in new Australian black comedy Deadloch. Audio

The Hamilton-born organist is back in the country to take part in this weekend's Waikato Organ Festival as Guest Recitalist. Audio

The Damned's frontman Captain Sensible says the story behind his stage name involves lighter fluid and the loss of eyebrows. Audio

First Person - I'm sure every young 20-something at some point asks the question, "Who am I?", writes Faivaeselopepe Anric Sitanilei.

As New Zealand Music Month comes to a close, we've asked more of our favourite musicians to help celebrate some of Aotearoa’s most iconic tunes, including Mel Persons, Pickle Darling, Delaney Davidson, and Nikita from Kita.

Considered the godfather of New Zealand hip hop, DLT told Music 101, he's now old enough to accept the title. Video, Audio

A New Zealand charity is on the lookout for second-hand tractors Tongan farmers can use to till their ash-laden soil. Audio

Manchester City won their third straight Premier League crown, big-spending Chelsea could only finish in mid-table and 2016 champions Leicester City were relegated.

Celebrating NZTrio's 20 years of vibrant performances, this one is full of good vibrations including the world premiere of Searching for the Mountain by Gao Ping.

Poulima Salima talks with Bryan Crump about his work as a composer. Video, Audio

The House - Efforts are underway to make Parliament more accessible for people who live with disability, after a new position of Senior Accessibility Advisor was established. Audio

This brilliantly told tale of toxic trustafarians and the corporate schemers of media conglomerate Waystar RoyCo comes to an end this evening.

The remarkable Jennifer Lopez plays a homicidal parent protecting her daughter in this new thriller from Kiwi director Niki Caro. Video, Audio

Damian Paine is a lavender grower by day and an airline pilot by night. Audio

Polo is often regarded as exclusively for the rich and famous. Now Hastings teens are saddling up to play. Video, Audio

"It does feel momentous to be suddenly visible at home," says Lee Murray of winning this year's NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize.

The National Youth Orchestra plays Benjamin Britten's famous 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra', and two world premières by young Kiwi composers Celeste Oram and Reuben Jelleyman in this 2017 concert. Video, Audio

'Chains' was a track from DLT's first solo album The True School, released in 1996. The collaboration with a young Che Fu was a massive hit, spending five weeks at number one. Video, Audio

After years of pandemic-related setbacks, New Zealand artists like Kaylee Bell, L.A.B and The Veils are finally heading out on big international tours.

Director Janine Hosking has made a documentary film on Australian conductor Simone Young. It's screening at this year's Doc Edge Festival. Video, Audio

With the help of a cultural land advisor, North Canterbury dairy farmer John Faulkner is creating a mahinga kai - Māori food gathering site - on his riverside property. Audio

New Zealand musician and composer Tim Finn is feeling reflective as he prepares for his first live shows in over a decade. Video, Audio