Music
Heather Webb: Parallax
Jazz musician Heather Webb presents Parallax, her Masters recital of all original music inspired by astrophysics. Recorded by RNZ Concert at the Ron Ball Studio, Christchurch Town Hall on 17 February… Audio
Tim Finn: from the Enz to the Opera
Ahead of the debut broadcast in Aotearoa, Tim Finn talks to RNZ Concert about his opera "Ihitai Avei’a - Star Navigator": the story of the Tahitian navigator Tupaia, who guided Cook to Aotearoa. Audio
Music 101: Lorde opens up about her "existential crises"
Lorde spoke to RNZ's Tony Stamp ahead of the launch of her new album, 'Virgin'. Tony shares details of their conversation with Jesse and also what else is on Music 101 this weekend. Audio
What does the world think of Lorde's new album, Virgin?
The raw lyrics and themes have mostly received praise but some find the juxtaposition with the production value has missed the mark.
NZ Live - Jazmine Mary
Despite being born in Australia they've been a mainstay of the Auckland Music scene since 2012, so we're claiming them. As well as their solo work you might know them as one half of the group Pony… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, severe weather… Audio
Lorde releases new album Virgin
Lorde, who originates from the North Shore, told RNZ's own Tony Stamp, she went through "existential crises" putting the album together. Stamp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Kiwis get set to rock the stage at Glastonbury Festival
Nadia Reid is amongst a group of New Zealanders playing at the massive music festival, with rumours swirling that Lorde may also make a surprise appearance.
New music with Grant Smithies
Grant discusses Mississippi gospel-soul band Annie and The Caldwells who took 40 years to make their debut album plus Alton Ellis and a new compilation celebrating Colombian sound culture. Audio
NZer Nadia Reid gears up for Glastonbury performance
Glastonbury is firmly underway, and for one New Zealander, it's the night before the big moment on stage. Singer-Songwriter Nadia Reid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lorde's ride of 'existential crises' can finally come to an end
The New Zealand musician spoke to RNZ days before she let the world into the raw, fleshy world of her new album Virgin.
Hundreds of businesses being chased up to pay for music
A Hawkes Bay florist was called to see if she was paying licence fees for music she was playing out the back of her shop while working. Audio
Music licensing organisation chasing up businesses
A music licensing organisation is chasing up hundreds of businesses a week asking them to pay-up for the tunes they are using, so that artists get what they are owed. A Hawkes Bay florist told… Audio
Written in the stars
Jazz composer and guitarist Heather Webb talks about the astronomy behind her new work, Parallax - Music from Outer Space. Audio
Fans react to Lorde's new album
Tomorrow is a highly anticipated day in pop music - it's release day for Lorde's fourth album 'Virgin'. The promotion around the record has been huge. Events have been popping up all around the world… Audio
MELODOWNZ & Canaan Ene
We are joined in studio by incredible guests MELODOWNZ & Canaan Ene The team search for a good news story and have a very hard time! Audio
Auckland DJ duo playing at UK's Glastonbury Festival
Auckland DJ duo The Katayanagi Twins will perform at the United Kingdom's Glastonbury Festival this weekend. Rain and China Katayanagi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Lucky Lorde fans get advance listen of new album
Devout Lorde fans have had the chance to hear her new album in its entirety before its revealed to the rest of the world on Friday. Reporter Adam Burns went along. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 25 June 2025
This week on Pocket Edition - Maggie Tweedie interviews new music for your playlist and interviews Ruth Carr of 2000's electronic group Minuit to celebrate the trios reunion tour across New Zealand. Audio
David Squire's farewell NZ Youth Choir tour
David Squire and Ivan Zhang from the New Zealand Youth Choir speak to RNZ Concert ahead of the choir's latest overseas tour, the last David will lead as the the ensemble's director. Audio
