Features

With his Flying Nun band Sneaky Feelings, Matthew Bannister helped define the 'Dunedin sound' back in the 1980s. Nick Bollinger checks out his latest album with The Changing Same. Audio

New Caledonia's political leadership is invited to Paris next month to discuss where to next after the victory of the anti-independence camp in last Sunday's referendum.

At The Movies - Bohemian Rhapsody which tells the story of Freddy Mercury and Queen and stars Rami Malek as Freddy in unconvincing false teeth, fails to convince Simon Morris. Video, Audio

Many of the "sandwich generation" – parents caring for their own elderly parents – are under significant financial and emotional stress and some say they're near breaking point. Audio

The Cook Islands are hoping to go one better at the Oceania Sevens, which kicks off in Suva tomorrow.

A bill aimed at improving access to New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension for those living in the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau has passed its third reading.

New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced the establishment of a $US6.7 million Pacific Enabling Fund.

Australian pop sensation Kira Puru has Māori heritage and grew up in small-town New South Wales. She talks to Alex Behan about dancing, diversity and her Tainui roots. Video, Audio

The 1977 song ‘Whole Wide World’ by English singer Wreckless Eric is regarded as one of the best punk rock singles of all time. Eric's currently touring New Zealand and dropped into RNZ to perform and have a chat with Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio

Justine Murray visits the Hawke's Bay to talk with members of the band Te Reo o Hamuera about legacy, faith and music, in the latest episode of Te Ahi Kaa. Video, Audio

To keep your brain healthy into old age maintain good relationships, eat well, exercise moderately, meditate and take on challenges, says Dunedin psychogeriatrician Yoram Barak. Audio

A wet and windy day in Aotearoa is the perfect time to 'add to playlist' Marshall Walker's award-winning 5-part series telling the story of his pilgrimage to Finland, and the influence of Sibelius' music in his own life.

Opinion - Now we're into it. The two big games of the All Blacks end of year tour have finally rolled around, starting with this weekend's clash against England in London. Video

The extraordinary women behind 26 of the most admired home gardens in the country are celebrated in Flourish – a new book published to coincide with the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. Audio, Gallery

Julien Dyne knows how to make the people dance, as Nick Bollinger discovers. Audio

Alex Yerks is a guest at a new craft & conservation festival kicking off in Christchurch tonight – Necessary Traditions. He tells Jesse Mulligan the sound of metal cutlery hitting plates makes restaurants no fun for him. Video, Audio, Gallery

Pop singer and data analyst Shelita Burke has some advice for unsigned musicians wondering how often to put out material – release a new song every 90 days. Audio

David Graeber estimates nearly half of the working population feel they're in bullshit jobs, and a lot of souls are getting destroyed as a result. Video, Audio

A recipient of New Zealand's inaugural Public Service Medals has been recognised for her work building relationships between Pasifika and the public sector.

100 years ago today, the SS Talune steamed into Apia from Auckland with a disease that unleashed devastation on Samoa: the Spanish flu. It went on to kill a fifth of Samoa's population in two months.

Shine Your Light is the literal translation of Kia Kaaterama Pou’s name. It’s also the title of her debut EP, which is out today to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Rātana movement. Video, Audio

In 1977 British musician Wreckless Eric recorded 'Whole Wide World', now considered one of the best punk rock singles of all time. He joined Jesse Mulligan for chat on the eve of his NZ tour. Video, Audio

When it comes to Chinese political influence, New Zealand's allies consider that we are something of a soft underbelly, according to Kiwi academic Anne-Marie Brady. Audio

RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share Mel Parsons' brand new song, 'Just 'Cause You Don't Want Me'.