Music
Aussie band quits Spotify in protest, AI doppelgänger steps in
The fake account was recommended by Spotify's algorithms.
Christmas Cheer from the Auckland Philharmonia
Coming up this weekend, the Auckland Philharmonia will get audiences in the yuletide mood with a festive blend of modern Christmas favourites, orchestral classics and traditional seasonal carols. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 December 2025
The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre; The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death… Audio
Rhythm and Vines co-founder Hamish Pinkham speaks to Corin Dann
As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for. Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director Hamish Pinkham spoke to Corin Dann.
…Things are looking rosy for this Buttercup
NZ singer Rhonda Browne gets her first role with English National Opera, singing Buttercup in Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore. Video, Audio
Music Critic: Ladi6 with Nightmares on Wax
Music critic Rachel Ashby shares some new music: Nightmares on Wax - feat Ladi6 'Holding On' Martin Sagadin (CHC) 'Daj Mi Bog Srece' Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Gender-swap covers
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke looks at what's gained - or lost - in a song when the primary artist is switched to a different gender. Audio
What spurred Don McGlashan to tell off Chris Bishop?
"I turned around and said, 'Shut up, you d***head.' And then he looked at me and said, 'What'd you say to me?' And I realised who it was."
Don McGlashan
A revealing conversation with one of our great songwriters. He opens up about the heartbreaking loss behind his song Andy . Plus his one regret about the night he told a minister to “shut up” at the… Video, Audio
Christchurch school wows with end of year concert
A Christchurch secondary school's end of year prize giving and concert has become a thing of legend. St Andrew's College practically broke the internet in 2023 with its performance of Stairway to… Audio
Pianists to star at The Piano in 2026
Marcus Norman, manager of the Christchurch music venue The Piano, chats about next year's International pianist recital series. Audio
Music feature: Geneva AM on Waiata Anthems
When Dame Hinewehi Mohi performed the National Anthem in te reo Maori at Twickenham at the 1999 Rugby World Cup she took sparked a national conversation about culture and identity. Then in 2019, to… Audio
NZSO: Extravaganza
Enjoy an evening out in 17th-century Europe with NZSO Extravaganza - a concert of courtly music by some of the most masterful baroque composers. Recorded by RNZ Concert at Wellington College. Audio
Coming up
Nikki Chooi's jury service
Michael Hill International Violin Competion winner in 2013, Nikki Chooi is returning to New Zealand to help select applicants for next year's competition.
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Suzanne Vega after Covid: 'A very tempestuous time to be alive'
Her first album in 11 years, Flying with Angels looks at some of the struggles her native New York has gone though after the pandemic.
Worlds of Music 7 December, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Arooj Aftab, Terrible Sons, St Germain, and reggae icon Jimmy Cliff. Audio
Suzanne Vega on the struggle of making new music
Folk-rock luminary Suzanne Vega has just released her first album in eleven years, Flying with Angels. Video, Audio
'Anytime he had a word that he didn't know, we would write a song'
Award-winning Kiwi musicians and parents Steph Brown and Fen Ikner use death metal, reggae and Latin grooves to help kids learn how to spell tricky words.
Hymns on Sunday 7 December 2025
It's the Second Sunday of Advent, and we look towards Christmas with a carol by Shirley Murray and Jillian Bray; Hawkes Bay choir The Linden Singers perform People look East; and there’s an… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 6 December 2025
On this week's show there's classic soul from Sam and Dave, Shelby Lynne covers Tony Joe White, birthday tunes for Tom Waits, gospel tinged ska courtesy of Prince Buster plus more from Emmylou… Audio
