Music
Businesses outraged at local community board vote against Eden Park events
A local community board has voted against having more concerts at Eden park, a move some Auckland businesses are describing as a handbrake on prosperity. The government wants to boost the number of… Audio
Soul Funk Gospel singer Romi Wrights is in studio
Romi Wrights might have grown up on the sound of American hip hop and r and b, but the Wellington raised singer songwriter is becoming renowned for her own style of soul, funk and gospel. She's just… Audio
Opera superstar Joyce DiDonato to perform in New Zealand
The Grammy award-winning opera singer talks with RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn ahead of concerts in New Zealand with the NZSO. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Clare Bowden from Mandatory Menswear
Today for Bookmarks, we're stepping into the world of fashion with Clare Bowden, owner, founder, and designer of Mandatory menswear. It's been almost three decades since she launched the brand, and in… Audio
Music Critic: New music from Mavis Staples
Dianne Swan is here with me to talk about her music picks this week. You might remember a few months ago Dianne talked to us about Mavis Staples and her incredible career in music. Well now Mavis has… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Mozart & Mischief
Auckland Philharmonia presents Mozart and Mischief. Led by Principal Guest Conductor Shiyeon Sung, the programme features British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. The evening explores a spectrum of musical… Audio
NZTrio: Fantastique
NZTrio presents Fantastique, a chamber music programme featuring violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Somi Kim. For this performance, the ensemble is joined by guest cellist Callum Hall. The concert… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Water Music
Auckland Philharmonia presents Baroque & Beyond – Water Music, a concert programme directed by concertmaster Andrew Beer. Audio
One Love music festival cancelled, organisers cite economic climate
The country's biggest reggae music festival is the latest gig to be cancelled, with organisers blaming tough economic conditions.
Music with Ian Chapman: Guess the artist
For some artists, changes to image and musical style are a central part of their modus operandi. Audio
Peter Jackson's firm plays part in new extended Beatles Anthology
It's the same technology Jackson used to make The Beatles: Get Back documentary, which premiered in 2021.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff's connection with Te Tiriti and Aotearoa
A Kiwi friend of the late singer says he was a "gentle and considered man" who had a lot of questions about New Zealand.
Rita Paczian: look Bach, moving forward
Rita Paczian talks to RNZ Concert ahead of her final performance with Bach Musica as its director. Video, Audio
Music feature: We put the spotlight on Bjork
Bee Trudgeon currently writes for Audioculture Iwi Waiata and Muzic NZ. She was working for 'RipItUp' magazine back in 1995 when Post came out and interviewed Bjork for this album. Bee chats to Jesse.
…Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania; About 70% of the 50,000 plus… Audio
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81
The anti-establishment bent of Cliff's music gave a voice not only to the hardships faced by Jamaicans, but to the spirit and joy that persevered in spite of poverty and oppression.
Metallica gets Auckland rocking with visitor spend
Metallica thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Eden Park the weekend - generating more than an estimated 5-million-dollars for Auckland's economy. Audio
Elaine Kidd: the story comes first
British stage director Elaine Kidd talks about her work to bring out the actor in some of New Zealand's up-and-coming singers. Audio
Review: Pixies deliver polished walk down unconventional memory lane
Fans soaked up nostalgia of hearing Bossanova and Trompe le Monde in full on a glorious weekend of music in Auckland.
Lilburn Lecture 2025: Bodies of Water - Don McGlashan
In his 2025 Lilburn Lecture, New Zealand music icon Don McGlashan talks about how bodies of water have shaped him as an artist and person. Video, Audio
