Music
Feature interview: The often-unseen cost of fame
Singer-songwriter Katie Waissel shot to fame on The X Factor in 2010, the same season that launched One Direction. Since then, she's spoken candidly about abuse, exploitation, and what she believes is… Audio
Music Critic: Lucinda Willams' new album 'World's Gone Wrong'.
We're changing up this segment a little bit this year and our critics will be reviewing full albums. So, if there's an album dropping soon that you're looking forward to, let us know and we'll see if… Audio
Music with Maggie Tweedie
Maggie Tweedie serves up fresh summer sounds, from new local jazz outfit Groove Council to Goldie Boutilier's pop and former Wellingtonian Rachel Andie's laidback soulful grooves. Audio
Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer, dies aged 73
Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with the likes of Bob Marley and The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73.
A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he… Audio
Bic Runga discusses 100 years of APRA
It's been 100 years since the establishment of the Australasian Performing Right Association - known as 'APRA' APRA Board Aotearoa Writer Director, and iconic New Zealand singer-songwriter Bic Runga… Audio
Music feature: Radiohead reimagined
It's time for our first Music Feature of 2026. We do this each Tuesday at 2:30pm, when we invite a guest to celebrate the musical legacy or an artist, album or era. We're kicking off with big one… Audio
John Psathas: can't stop composing
John Psathas talks with RNZ Concert ahead of performances of his music at this year's Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. He's also formed his own chamber music ensemble. Video, Audio
Worlds of Music 25 January, 2026
Music from the world, for the world, featuring the Jadid Ensemble, Trio Da Kali, Manu Dibango, and Constantinople and Ablaye Cissoko. Audio
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is marching into Auckland
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the iconic Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is coming to Auckland for the first time. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 25 January 2026
Harvest hymns, hymns sung in school assembly, and a hymn that became particularly meaningful to a listener after the Christchurch earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 - all in this week's hymn request… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 24 January 2026
This week on Nashville Babylon there's birthday tunes for Lucinda Williams and Peter Bruntnell, soul and reggae from Sugar Pie Desanto and Gregory Isaacs, two tracks from the late Joe Ely plus a all… Audio
The Mixtape: Tony Stamp
The producer of Music 101 finds himself in the hot seat, getting grilled by Kara Rickard about his career and sharing some favourite songs. Audio
Zac Arnold on Sunreturn's free music festival
A free music festival? Seems unlikely, but Zac is putting one on next Saturday 31st, featuring a lineup of Sunreturn all-stars including MOKOTRON, Alphabethead, Babe Martin, Power Nap and more. Audio
The Logg Cabin: 23 January 2026
On this week's show Mark features music from Horace Any, Talking Heads, Stevie Wonder, Stro Elliot and Earth Wind & Fire. Audio
On & On: 23 January 2026
On this week's show Christopher Tubbs continues the summer feeling with music from Joe Claussel, Major Lazer, LCD Soundsystem & The Penguin Café Orchestra. Audio
Tom Scott brings some local flavours
Known for his role in the groups Home Brew, @Peace, Average Rap Band, and Avantdale Bowling Club, Tom Scott is one of the biggest names in Aotearoa's musical history. Last year he released his solo… Audio
Scott Towers likes to Disco Boogie
Fat Freddy Drop alumni Scott Towers aka Chopper Reeds is in the studio spinning some Disco Boogie, and providing Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams with the rich history behind the genre. Audio
Live music: Bazurka
Bazurka is a seven-piece ensemble based in Wellington, New Zealand. The band specialises in traditional folk songs rooted in the rich tapestry of the Balkans, as well as Greek folk music. They have a… Audio
