Music
Valuing music from different cultures
Dr Te Oti Rakena, an associate professor at the School of Music, Auckland University, is one of the editors of a new text book: Decolonising and Indigenising Music Education: First Peoples Leading… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 28th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to talk about new research on why food in space tastes bad... Audio
'Laboratorio' and 'escape room' - one of the brains behind Spotify wrapped
You might not have heard of music brain Glenn McDonald, but you're almost certainly familiar with his work.
Home Brew changing venue due to Meow Nui delay
Ticketholders were told on Tuesday Home Brew will now be playing at Massey University.
Bookmarks with Emily Perkins
Emily Perkins is an award-winning novelist; these are her bookmarks. Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Instrumental rock hits
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to explore instrumental pop and rock hits over the decades. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August
On today's episode, the Labour Party leader says he's not committed to breaking up electricity gen-tailers but it should not be something that is taken off the table, the Government has announced new… Audio
Oasis are reforming: here's everything you need to know
It's official! After 15 years of refuting any suggestion they might reform, Oasis have reunited to headline a series of live shows.
The Panel with Ben Thomas & Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ben Thomas & Penny Ashton discuss why Nurse Practitioners need more funding, if postman have a duty to filter the mail, and the man growing a… Audio
Baroque Voices turns 30
Wellington choir Baroque Voices is celebrating three decades of singing. Founder and music director Pepe Becker talks with Three to Seven's Bryan Crump. Audio
MMA fighter Janay Harding joins RNZ's TAHI podcast
"I'm a yapper ... might as well make that my job," she told new co-host So'omālō Iteni Schwalger. Audio
Music feature: Neil Young
The multitalented Finn Johanssen joins Jesse to talk about Canadian songwriter Neil Young. Audio
COTERIE & New Host Annoucement!
Today on the show, you get to finally meet your new co-host and there's a good chance you’ll recognise who they are! Aotearoa-Australian band COTERIE are also in the studio to chat about their… Audio
Mariah Carey reveals her mum and sister died on the same day
"My heart is broken that I've lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day," the Grammy winner said.
The cryptic clues that an Oasis reunion could be on the cards
The brothers behind one of the biggest bands of the nineties have hinted they don't look back in anger and a reunion is on the cards.
Who's the biggest one-hit wonder of all time?
Hanson. Toni Basil. The Knack. Baha Men. Minnie Riperton. Chumbawumba. If you know these acts, reading their names has probably started a song playing in your head. Video
Divagations, Doodlings and Downright Lies
Lyell Cresswell's posthumously published autobiography is a wonderfully quirky read. RNZ Concert's David Morriss talks with one of the book's editors, Scilla Askew, about the composer and his music. Audio
Fontaines D.C.: Romance 'lives between a light and dark'
Aftear years of trying to throw their sound "50 miles down the road", Fontaines D.C. have gone in a different direction with their fourth album, Romance. Audio
Worlds of Music 25 August, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Rahim Alhaj, Plaza Francia Orchestra, Abou Diarra, and from Cameroon, Bassa singer-songwriter, Blick Bassy. Audio
Caroline Shaw and Ringdown
William Dart looks at the enticing music of American composer Caroline Shaw, from her concert hall classical ventures to her latest singles with Danni Lee under the moniker of Ringdown. Audio
