Music
Kiwis smashing it abroad: Breaking out of the K-pop box
Rina Chae's name is often treated as shorthand for K-pop in New Zealand - a label she both appreciates and wrestles with.
Hymns on Sunday, 18 January 2026
Listener requests in this week's programme include Take my gifts by New Zealand hymn writer Shirley Murray, What a friend we have in Jesus, and there's a gentle rendition of John Rutter's The Lord… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 17 January 2026
On this week's 2 hour summer edition of Nashville Babylon there's blues there's reggae from Winston 'King' Cole, soul courtesy of Candi Staton, delta sounds from Bobbie Gentry and Tony Joe White plus… Audio
A History of Student Radio - Episode Four
We pull focus to the years following 2000 and zoom in on those to come, considering the place of alternative independent radio in the ever-changing modern media landscape. Audio
Fonoti Pati Umaga - Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan
An upcoming production showcases his extraordinary life.. Audio
The Logg Cabin: 16 January 2026
It's another special Summer Edition of the Logg Cabin this week as Mark dives into infectious rhythms of Latin Music. From classic Nuyorican soul and boogaloo to the central sounds of Salsa and Cumbia… Audio
On & On: 16 January 2026
On this week's show Christopher Tubbs pieces together summer with some serious soul from Sade, Trip Hop delight from DJ Food, doubles down on The Cure and The Clash and dabbles in the psychedelics… Audio
Ed Sheeran fans descend as world tour kicks off in Auckland
Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson says an estimated 80-thousand fans will see him in Auckland alone
Ed Sheeran fans descend as world tour kicks off in Auckland
Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson says an estimated 80-thousand fans will see him in Auckland alone
Don McGlashan doesn't feel 'colourful enough'
Plenty of documentaries have been pitched to the New Zealand music legend, but finally one landed.
Six60 have a new album: 'For sure the best songs we've written'
The beloved Kiwi band returns to their reggae roots on Right Here Right Now dropping next month.
Nick Atkinson gets ready for The Leigh Sawmill Jazz Festival
Nick Atkinson joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams on the show, to chat about the Leigh Sawmill Jazz Festival. and his band's unique tour by boat. Audio
Could NZ have the best Elvis impersonator in the world?
Taurean Kenny Mill is heading to the home of the King Rock and Roll to compete against the best.
Road Trip: Barnaby Weir
Barnaby Weir, founding member of bands Fly My Pretties and the Black Seeds, joins Anna to soundtrack his perfect road trip and tells her what's in store for 2026. Barnaby is the penner of Kiwi summer… Audio
Six60 announce fifth studio album
Few bands have soundtracked life in Aotearoa quite like Six60, who went from jamming in Dunedin flats to becoming one of the country's biggest live draws. Today they've announced their fifth studio… Audio
Postcards: Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant explores the music of Taiwan
In this episode of Postcards, Maggie Tweedie is joined by Taiwanese New Zealander actor, writer, director, and musician Nikita Tu Bryant, who takes us back to her birthplace of Taiwan. Audio
AROHA & TALI celebrate Women in Electronica
Taking time out ahead of their performances at Splore to join Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams, AROHA & TALI explore the legends and unsung heroes of electronica. Audio
Don McGlashan ahead of his Documentary release
Legendary musician Don McGlashan sits down with Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams ahead of the release of his documentary 'Anchor Me - The Don McGlashan Story', directed by Shirley Horrocks. Audio
Beoga: The Irish folk group behind Ed Sheeran’s ‘Galway Girl’
One of Ireland's most exciting musical exports, Beoga, are in the studio for a live performance. The group have been honing their craft for over two decades, channeling unique Celtic sounds with a… Audio
Road Trip: Desley Simpson
Auckland's deputy mayor and Orakei ward councillor Desley Simpson is jumping in the car for a road trip. Audio
