Music
Stars arrive at 60th Aotearoa Music Awards
The stars of New Zealand music are sweeping up the red carpet right now for the 60th annual Aotearoa Music Awards. The celebration of New Zealand's best talent follows Lorde's surprise pop-up concert… Audio
Making rainbow connections
Tabea Squire talks about the 'building block' approach she took to writing a piece for groups taking part in this year's New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest. Video, Audio
Eden Park hosts the first-ever Waiata Singalong
Tutira Mai Nga Iwi will be sung by thousands at Auckland's Eden Park this weekend. Rugby fans and whanau heading to Saturday's Blues-Waratahs match will be able to take part in the first-ever Waiata… Audio
Fly My Pretties is back with a new album
New Zealand's most-loved musical collective Fly My Pretties are back to perform their first shows in Auckland and Christchurch in nearly five years. They're returning to Q Theatre in Auckland for… Audio
LIVELY & AMA 25 Day
So'omalo chats to LIVELY about his latest release. we get ready to head down and celebrate the Aotearoa Music Awards for 2025! Audio
Nga Tohu o te Taiao / The Signs of Nature
Created especially for our tamariki, this concert is a journey into the wonders of the natural world and includes a musical retelling of the Maori creation story.
Hosted by Chris Lam Sam and Marcus… Audio
DARTZ up for multiple awards at Aotearoa Music Awards
Kiwi band DARTZ are up for multiple awards at Thursday night's Aotearoa Music Awards. Lead singer Daniel Vernon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What went down at Lorde's surprise shows in Auckland?
The intimate, invite-only surprise series of sets took place in the darkness of the bathrooms at an Auckland central YMCA.
Is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star parents' saving grace?
A new study shows singing to babies can actually boost their mood and wellbeing. Audio
CHAII and Stan Walker lead nominations for Aotearoa Music Awards
The breadth and depth of the New Zealand music industry will be on show on Thursday night at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ Head of Legal & Business Affairs Christy Whelan spoke to Corin… Audio
Lorde plays pop-up show in Auckland
"Auckland I wanna play you something ... Meet me in the city tonight? Message me if you're keen." That was a message that sent Lorde fans in a WhatsApp group into a frenzy on Wednesday afternoon… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 28 May 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces new music and interviews London-based New Zealander Arjuna Oakes. Voom performs live, debuting their first new record in 19 years. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Mozart's Jupiter
British conductor Leo Hussain leads the Auckland Philharmonia in a richly varied programme, opening with Tchaikovsky’s 'Mozartiana', his tender tribute to the composer he revered. The evening also… Audio
Paradise lost and found
Briar Prastiti's new work 'The Garden' gets its New Zealand premiere this weekend. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Tim Saunders
Author and poet Tim Saunders keeps a beef and sheep farm that's been in his family for five generations. He's recently made a foray into children's books with 'Tractor Has a Wobbly Wheel'. Audio
Music Critic: Sarah Thomson
Our music critic for this week, Sarah, talks about some new tracks. She discusses music by kiwi acts Phoebe Rings and Em. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Romantic Brahms
Celebrated pianist Inon Barnatan returns to the Town Hall stage for Brahms’ timeless Piano Concerto No. 2, joined by the Auckland Philharmonia under Elena Schwarz's baton in a programme featuring… Audio
What's the future of local music in the streaming age?
Analysis: As Music Month turns 25, it highlights their lack of visibility on streaming services and commercial radio.
In praise of the humble recorder
Ian Chapman revisits rock/pop songs in which, above all odds, the recorder managed to shine. Audio
Kiwi in global contest to feature on Timbaland's album
Singer and musician Josh Leys has beat thousands of competitors to make it to the semi-finals.
