Music
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
Elliot 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.
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
Coming up
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.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
The Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul presents a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in the 2023 Christmas Season. Audio
Coming up
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
