Music
Worlds of Music 17 August
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
My Latest Track: Mohi
Maori neo-soul artist Mohi shares his new single 'Up Late' from forthcoming album The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements. Video, Audio
Best Song Eva: Temepara Bailey
Netball great Temepara Bailey has returned home after three years coaching the Gold Coast Titans. She joins Stacey to choose her 'Best Song Eva'. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 17 August 2025
We're marking the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, Mother of God, in this week's programme with hymns including Immaculate Mary and Ka Waiata. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 16 August 2025
On this week's show there's classics from Bessie Smith and the Velvet Underground, country courtesy of Don Williams, a favourite from Warren Zevon plus a birthday tune for Joe Strummer. Audio
B-side Sessions 1
Famous albums are often built around famous tracks, which can mean the other numbers on the release get left behind in the mix. Nick checks out tunes from the B-sides of famous albums - including John… Audio
B-Side Sessions 2
In the second of the Inside Out B-Side Sessions, Nick checks out tracks from the B-sides of famous albums - including Dave Brubeck's Time Out, Miles Davis' Birth of the Cool, and Ella Fitzgerald Sings… Audio
The Mixtape: Lauren Tapper
Our guest on the mixtape today is the co-founder of kiwi fashion label Harris Tapper, which she started alongside her creative partner, Sarah Harris Gould in 2017. It's been praised for its… Audio
The Sampler: Geneva AM, Obongjayar, Hotline TNT
Tony Stamp reviews Pikipiki, the debut album by Geneva AM, which mixes English and te reo Maori, uplifting beats with garage rock and neo-classical. Audio
Pacific Music Awards preview
The Pacific Music Awards are happening in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland next week. So'omalo Iteni Schwalger from the RNZ Tahi team joins us to share some favourites, dark horses, and maybe a few surprises.
…It's been a landmark year for country music queen Tami Neilson
The award-winning musician Tami Neilson joins us to discuss her new album Neon Cowgirl and her recent tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. Audio
The Flaxmere tenor following his dreams in Florence
Young Hawke's Bay tenor Taylor Wallbank will soon be following in the footsteps of his operatic heroes.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Featuring: Tirtha Yatra by Tyler Childers Saint Mikhael and the Dragon by Aridni Orca Petty Gods by… Audio
Dead Rockers Ball to raise funds for Waitati toddler playground
Parents hope donning denim, glamming up and getting their dance on will turn a blank canvas into a toddler's delight. Audio
Carolyn Mills: Leaving on her own terms
Carolyn Mills looks back on more than three decades as Principal Harp with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Music 101: Kara Rickard is in studio
Kara Rickard host of Music 101 talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to… Audio
NZ Live: Country music sensation Jenny Mitchell
Today we're joined by country music sensation Jenny Mitchell. Across her career she's starred in NZ's Got Talent, Won a Golden Guitar, an Aotearoa music award, and released 4 albums. The latest of… Audio
Loving the birdsong around the Magpie House
Penny Axtens is the latest composer-in-residence at the former home of Douglas Lilburn. Audio
Bret McKenzie made a classical concert rowdy, and he's thrilled
Classical concerts seldom encourage audience participation, but that's exactly what the Flight of The Conchords star does in his collaboration with the NZSO.
Ruel & TiMMY the FIRST
We were stoked to have Ruel drop into studio on his flying visit to Aotearoa. Janay and him chat new music and more. Returning after his first interview 2 years ago TiMMY the FIRST has been busy and… Audio
