Music
US rapper cancels New Zealand show - for ninth time
New year, same game: for the ninth time, US rapper The Game has called off a performance for Kiwi fans.
Good Habits Live
Bonnie Schwarz and Pete Shaw, the duo that are Good Habits, join Anna in studio for a live performance. Audio
Britney says she'll never return to music industry
Britney Spears has said she will "never return to the music industry" after rumours she was planning a return to the studio surfaced last week.
2020: Dolly Parton
In 2020, Kim hill spoke with legendary singer, songwriter, actor, author, and humanitarian - Dolly Parton. She’s happy to… Audio
Ticket sales up for New Year's music festivals but bad weather hits some
It has been a mixed bag for event organisers as the New Year's music festival season comes to an end.
Festival goers urged to check drugs
Festival-goers are being urged to check their drugs this summer after a powerful stimulant has been found being sold as MDMA.
The stimulant was first found in Christchurch on December 27th - and has… Audio
Mixed bag for festival organisers as New Year's events wrap up
It's been a mixed bag for event organisers as the New Year's music festival season begins to wind up.
While ticket sales are up, poor weather has been a downer for some would-be ravers.
Soumya… Audio
Rain-soaked Northern Bass festival: 'learnings' for next time - organiser
The organiser of a rain-drenched Northland music festival says the event will be back at the end of the year but with lessons learned from this summer's three-day mud bath.
Lost and Found: Passin’ Me By
In this episode of Lost and Found Tony Stamp shares somefavourite songs from years gone by, rediscovered on hard drives tucked away in a drawer, compact discs gathering dust on a shelf, and the RNZ… Audio
Lost and Found: An Alternative Country
Elliott Childs picks a selection of tracks ranging from off-kilter folk to Japanese Folk-rock. Audio
Worlds of Music 31 December, 2023
Trevor welcomes the New Year with music from Asha Bhosle, Ali Hassan Kuban, and Emma Paki. Audio
The Mixtape: Jim Mora
Sunday Morning host Jim Mora tells Trevor Reekie about his passion for music and some of his all-time favourite songs. Video, Audio
Lost and Found: We Got The Beat
In Lost and Found, Tony Stamp shares some favourite songs from years gone by - rediscovered on hard drives tucked away in a drawer, compact discs gathering dust on a shelf and in the RNZ music… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 31 December 2023
Summer Hymn Requests begin today: for the next month or so, we’ll be playing your choices. Today’s programme includes Our life has its seasons by Shirley Murray, Charles Wesley’s hymn And can it be… Audio
Nashville Babylon Summer Special: 30 December 2023
On this week's summer edition of Nashville Babylon Mark features some of his favourite tracks 2023 plus there's blues from Muddy Waters and Dr Feelgood, reggae courtesy of Toots and the Maytals, a… Audio
The Sampler: The best singles of 2023
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite singles from the past year, including London RnB, local folk, African dub, and American indie. Video, Audio
David Bowie: The Legacy of Let's Dance
David Bowie's decade defining album 'Let's Dance', celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023. The album topped charts across the globe including a 5 week spell at #1 in Aotearoa. Featuring original… Video, Audio
Lost and Found: Disturbing REM
Elliott Childs curates forgotten classics, curious cuts and unearthed musical gems from Aotearoa and beyond. Audio
Cyclone-battered East Coast rolls out red carpet for Rhythm and Vines crowds
The festival is celebrating its 21st birthday, and up to 30,000 people are expected to attend over three days.
Remembering the international celebrities we lost in 2023
From punk rockers to crooners, best friends to magicians, the world lost some well-known faces and creative geniuses this year.
