Music
2017: Lorde
Ella Yelich-O'Connor - better known as Lorde - shot to fame with her hit single ‘’Royals in 2013, which took out a Grammy… Audio
The Sampler: The best local albums of 2023
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2023, including club cuts, Western ballads, Afro-centric jazz, and Pacific pop. Video, Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Celebrate Christmas 2023
The Auckland Philharmonia's annual 'Celebrate Christmas' concert is a hugely popular regular feature of the festive concert season. This year they are joined by tenor Frederick Jones, back briefly… Audio
2023 Christmas Church Service from the Cook Islands Christian Church, Porirua
We celebrate Christmas with the Cook Islands Christian Church, Porirua. This service is conducted by Assistant Minister Makatea Tairea and features hymns in the Cook Islands language sung… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 25 December 2023
A special edition of Hymns of Sunday for Christmas Day. Sing along to favourite carols including o come, all ye faithful, Angels we have heard on high, and Joy to the world. Video, Audio
Festive treats from RNZ Concert
Here are season’s greetings and wonderful festive music for Christmas and the New Year from RNZ Concert.
Worlds of Music 24 December, 2023
Music from the world with Strawpeople, Sona Jobarteh, and Shane MacGowan. Audio
Santa and Mrs Claus
With New Horizons going to air on Christmas Eve, what better excuse for a half-hour of songs about dear old Santa and his dear wife. William Dart finds some of them are more serious that you might… Audio
Founding member of the Dixie Chicks dies in car crash
The crash happened near the city of El Paso, in Texas, according to law enforcement officials.
Wham!'s Last Christmas 'finally' hits UK Christmas number one after 39 years
This year's number one Christmas single in the UK has proven good things truly come to those who wait. Video
Hymns on Sunday, 24 December 2023
What's the connection between the well-loved Christmas song O Holy Night and the early days of broadcasting? Find out in today's programme for the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Video, Audio
No Mariah, no Wham! — Here are some Christmas songs to shake up your festive playlist
Sorry Mariah, we love you, but here are some tunes that won't make you want to stuff your ears with rum balls. Video
Nashville Babylon: 23 December 2023 - Last Drinks
On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark pays tribute to the musicians and songwriters who left us in 2023. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: HINA
For NZ Live today we've got the super talented artist, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist HINA. Audio
Jeremy Taylor's best music for 2023
Slowboat Records' Jeremy Taylor looks back on what he's been listening to this year, and shares his favourite tracks of 2023. Audio
Charlotte Ryan on the best music of 2023
It's been another big year for music Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101, reflects on the year in music and directs us to some of the great album and single releases of 2023. Audio
