Mark Williams

DJ, artist and record store owner Cian O'Donell aka DJ Cian is regarded as one of Aotearoa's top tastemakers, discovering and sharing music with anyone and everyone.  He now calls Raglan home… Audio

Recognized as one of Aotearoa's favourite Japanese restaurants, ULO's kitchen remains very much a family affair since opening in 2020. Artist and designer Kyoko Shirai talks to Kara and Mark about her… Audio

Erny Belle talks to Mark and Kara about the meaning of Matariki for her and her whanau and introduces an unreleased OMC track gifted to her by family friend the late Pauly Fuemana. Audio

Jess B talk's to Kara and Mark about her along awaited debut album Feels Like Home. A multinational collaboration recorded and produced in both Aotearoa and Amsterdam. Audio

Jordyn with a Why joins Kara and Mark in the RNZ studio for a live performance and korero ahead of their visit to Jordyn's hometown of Raglan for a special Matriki show. Audio

New Zealand Men's Olympic Surfer Billy Stairmand and local legend Chris 'Busgsy' Malone join Mark and Kara to talk about riding waves in Raglan, their love of the sport and the challenges facing both… Audio

Master Chef's Karena & Kasey Bird serve up a special "surf and turf" for Matariki and tell Mark and Kara how music motivates them in the kitchen. Audio

Musician, author and law student Anna Coddington dials in from the Cook Islands to share a special new single Kātuarehe. Audio

Aotearoa singer songwriter PAIGE joins Mark and Kara to discuss her Best Pop Artist and Album of the year nomination at the AMA'S.  Audio

A group of Aotearoa musicians have formed a band in honour of the American singer-songwriter Bill Withers whose songs have shaped their music. The Bill Withers Social Club play three shows this week… Audio

Jimmy Barnes is a musician who surrounds us all. On the air and on stage he is an integral part of the Australian musical fabric. Barnsy sat down with Mark and Kara ahead of his Hell of a Time tour… Audio

It's not unusual for the world renowned New Zealand artist Owen Dippie to spend most of his mahi standing on a cherry picker perched against a blank building wall. Kara Rickard and Mark Williams… Audio

Live from The Warriors Anzac day game. Peter Urlich joins from the Go Media Stadium to discuss why he's never stopped believing in The Wah's.  Audio

Veteran rock band Dragon is about to tour the country 50 years after they first formed. Audio

Incorporating elements of West African highlife, disco, post-punk & psychedelic electro soul, Ibibio Sound Machine have been earning plaudits for their dynamic and, at times, beautiful take on modern… Audio

Taking a break from the studio, ground-breaking and innovative LA hip hop pioneers Imani & SLimkid3 from The Pharcyde speak to Kara & Mark about making new music and finding common ground in… Audio

Kara & Mark speak to pioneering UK Soul DJ, broadcaster and founder of the legendary Good Times Sound System ahead of his return to Aotearoa to play at Splore 2024. Audio

Live in Amsterdam. DJ Fitchie & Joe Dukie share thoughts about the tour, road-testing songs that will feature on a new studio album. European tour finale at Cargo, London. Time to go home. Video

Live in Amsterdam. DJ Fitchie & Joe Dukie share thoughts about the tour, road-testing songs that will feature on a new studio album. European tour finale at Cargo, London. Time to go home. Video

Concern tonight that someone could be killed on Otago's bike trails in a collision with virtually silent high powered electric motorcyles illegally using the tracks. Electric bicycles up to 300 watts… Video, Audio