Music
Dame Hinewehi Mohi inducted into New Zealand Music Hall of Fame
The singer, producer and te reo Māori advocate says she's honoured to be recognised for her music - her "real heart project".
Aotearoa Music Awards 2024: Where to watch and who will perform?
One of the biggest nights in New Zealand music is fast approaching - the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards will be held on 30 May at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, Finn has a selection of tracks from Los Angeles band 2070, UK psychedelic pop band duo Broadcast, and Tāmaki Makaurau anonymous avant-garde creative genius Donk Dobbo. 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: Louisa Nicklin
You may have spotted her playing guitar, or bass, or saxophone for some of your favourite Kiwi bands, but a few of years ago Louisa Nicklin took the plunge and stepped out on her own. She's in for NZ… Audio
Record numbers set to compete at Smokefree Rockquest
The number of bands entered in this year's Rockquest is 'ridiculous - in the most positive way', says the competition's general manager/ Audio
Taite Music Prize winner Vera Ellen's new EP is 'prickly, unpolished and heart-rending'
The Taite Prize award-winner's new EP is a collection of home recordings, raw with emotion and low in fidelity, her phenomenal songwriting chops fully intact. Video, Audio
Han-Na Chang: 'The day I met Ludwig van Beethoven'
Han-Na Chang began her musical career as a solo cellist, but she's in New Zealand for concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as the conductor. She talks with David Morriss about how the move… Video, Audio
Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
Today Matthew talks to Jesse about tracks from Tinariwen and Camera Obscura. Audio
The TAHI 16/5/24
On today's show Evie is back from the Lord of the Rings set, Tongan Reggae artist Swiss catches up with So’omālō to chat about his heartfelt Mother's Day tribute, and we predict the next viral food… Audio
Tom Scott on his most political album yet: TREES
In an interview from 2012 Tom Scott speaks to Charlotte Ryan about the influence of nature, spiritual jazz, and new ways of living on the award winning Avantdale Bowling Club album. Audio
Warming up Auckland for the World Choir Games
Come the 10th of July, Tamaki Makaurau Auckand will sound a little sweeter. 11,000 singers from more than 250 choirs will hit the city for the 2024 World Choir Games. = Audio
The TAHI 14/5/24
On today's show So’omālō tells us how he spent the weekend living out his greatest fear, Waimirirangi was convinced the Aurora lights made whale sounds, and Tāmaki Makaurau musician MOLS joins us to… Audio
The Taite Music Prize
For his second NZ Music Month programme, William Dart looks back at the history of the Taite Music Prize as well as the hopefuls and winner of this year's big prize. Audio
Getting over writer’s block: Fast Favourites with Troy Kingi
Desert Hīkoi follows Troy Kingi on a creative and spiritual journey with his band to regain his mojo after his 10 albums in 10 years in 10 different genres goal started "to feel a bit stale". Audio
Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins contest
Swiss singer Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song, 'The Code'.
Hymns on Sunday, 12 May 2024
Hymns with the theme of mercy feature in this week's programme, and there are some hymns to Mary to mark Mother's Day. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 11 May 2024
On this week's show there's blues courtesy of Little Walter, ska from Derrick Morgan plus classic soul from Stevie Wonder and Dinah Washington. Audio
The Thump
Nick checks out a handful of tracks from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, as well as numbers by Errol Garner, Alice Coltrane, and Marquis Hill. Audio
Jordan Rakei: On work ethic and selling out
Jordan Rakei hasn’t lived in New Zealand since he was four years old, but on his new album the NZ music influence is evident. He talks to Charlotte about becoming a father and the work ethic behind… Audio