Music
The Logg Cabin: 20 February 2026
On this week's show Mark welcomes Koa from the Rhombus Sound System for a guest mix featuring tracks from James Brown, Sade, Gwen Gutherie and local hero Lord Echo. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
Auckland Arts Festival: He Kete Waiata
A concert that combines the world of jazz with Te Reo Māori, in a dynamic performance of original material as well as jazz standards sung by Whirimako Black, Leon Wharekura and Allana Goldsmith. Audio
Twenty-five years of Morning Melodies
Daniel Clarke, director of Auckland Live, speaks with RNZ Concert ahead of the first gig of the 25th season of the popular daytime concerts in the North Shore suburb of Takapuna. Audio
NZ Live
Today on NZ Live we're joined by Georgia Knight. Georgia performed songs from her debut album 'Beanpole' in the RNZ Christchurch studio. Audio
Splore wrapping up after 30 years
And after nearly 30 years, Splore is wrapping up. Journalist Russell Brown has been involved in the event over the years. He spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
New music with Grant Smithies
Auckland band Wax Eye had just released its second EP of gorgeous, mesmerizing drone-folk. We'll hear two key tracks from that today, followed by new music from Fazed On A Pony and a dusty Afro-funk… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Conor English, Part 2
In part two, an increasing cohort of people can't afford to retire at 65 - Age Concern Rotorua manager Rory O'Rourke shares what that looks like on the ground. Then, a Dunedin high school band got the… Audio
Equal opportunities at the keyboard
Rhonda Boyle reckons it's time pianists with small hands got a fair go. Audio
Great Album: The Beths 'Straight Line was a Lie'
Every Thursday we try to give away an album to the winner of our Link Three competition and this week we've got a goodie; The Beths' Straight Line was A Lie. It's the group's fourth album and shows… Audio
Marlon Williams announces last NZ tour before he takes a break
The folk singer will tour the country in May before he signs off for a 'wee while'.
The Beths are back in town!
It's been a huge year for indie darlings The Beths who are back in the country after wrapping up an epic 70-show run at the end of last year not to mention an appearance on American talk show Jimmy… Audio
Moment of Calm: A piano at the station.
This week's Sonic Moment of Calm features pianist Lorraine Sampson taking the edge out of communiting life in a busy Auckland railway station. Audio
Getting epic among the rhododendrons
Malcolm Barr talks to RNZ Concert about the latest large-scale collaboration between Hamilton City Brass and Hamilton Festival Chorus in the city's gardens. Audio
Music Critic: Bic Runga is back, so has she still got it?
Time for a chat with one of our great Afternoons music critics. It's a big one today - Bic Runga's first album of original material in 15 years. It's called 'Red Sunset', and Dianne Swann tells us how… Audio
Bookmarks with New Zealand Opera's Brad Cohen
Today Jesse is joined by NZ Opera General Director Brad Cohen. Brad was appointed to that position in 2023 after establishing himself as an internationally renowned musician and conductor. Audio
Music: Latin American musicians in the global mainstream
Music commentator Dave Wilson looks at how one of the biggest stories in music this year has been about Bad Bunny. Dave looks at how other Latin artists have paved the way to his success. Audio
Foo Fighters returning to rock out in New Zealand at two stadium shows
The band will play two big stadium shows in January 2027.
Music Alive: NZTrio - Legacy 3
The third and final 'Legacy' concert from NZTrio in 2022, celebrating their 20th Anniversary. 20 years of vibrant performances and this one is full of good vibrations. Audio
Marlon Williams announces he's taking a break from music
The multi award-winning musician has told fans that he needs "a cup of tea and a lie down" after nearly two decades in music.
