Music
Lorde talks about eating disorder in Rolling Stone interview
"I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man.' I know that's not a very satisfying answer," the 28-year-old singer says.
Rock icons ZZ Top, George Thorogood ignite Christchurch crowd
The bands that have rocked for more than half a century nailed the first leg of their tour.
Lorde features on cover of Rolling Stone
Lorde has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone. The Frontpage headline reads Lorde Reborn. New Zealand music journalist living in New York Sarah Gooding spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
School's speakers stolen for siren battles
Cars decked out in sirens have been blasting music around Auckland. Audio
Eurovision semi starts with milkshake and space odyssey
Sixteen countries have ramped up the drama and kitsch in a bid for the last 10 places in the final.
Singer Chris Brown arrested in UK - reports
Police arrested the Grammy winner for allegedly attacking a music producer with a bottle at a nightclub in 2023.
Kiwi super fan on this year's Eurovision in Switzerland
Kiwi Super Fan Eden Jahnke is in Basel for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No 5 In E Minor Op 64
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre… Audio
SCRIABIN: Piano Sonata No 5 In F# Op 53
Performed by Alexander Gavrylyuk as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre… Audio
PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 In C Op 26
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Alexander Gavrylyuk, conducted by Shiyeon Sung, at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
K YOUNG: Douce Tristesse
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre… Audio
Dunedin Concerto Competition 2025 finalists
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
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Cellist Portia Bell
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with Portia Bell, one of the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
Cultural life inside the Loop
Tongan Kiwi Jack Bourke trained as a tenor. These days, his work is focused on maximising the benefit Auckland's art scene gets from the city's underground rail link. Video, Audio
Aaron Tau & Kylee De Thier
We get ready for Pink Shirt day this Friday with a chat with ambassador Kylee De Their Janay chops it up with Aaron Tau about his journey in MMA Happy Thursday! Audio
Sleepless nights, anger over siren battles on streets
"It creates huge nuisance for thousands of people", including children and the elderly, a local councillor says. Audio
Celine Dion makes surprise video appearance at Eurovision
It came 37 years after she won the song contest for this year's host nation, Switzerland.
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 14 May 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie interviews Oakland couple Tune Yards and Persian-New Zealand artist and producer, CHAII talks through her award nominated debut album 'Safar'. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 14 May 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie interviews Oakland couple Tune Yards and Persian-New Zealand artist and producer, CHAII talks through her award nominated debut album 'Safar'. Audio
Pianist Ozan Biner-McGrath
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with Ozan Biner-McGrath, one of the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
