Music
Come What May
Nick heads to Europe for jazz from Tom Berkmann and Fabrizio Sotti, trumpet player and singer Clora Bryant makes an appearance, and Herbie Hancock gets moody. Audio
The Mixtape: Matthew Crawley
Promoter Matt Crawley joins Tony Stamp for the RNZ Mixtape to chew over the songs that soundtrack his life. Audio
Time for walkies: The new Ringlets album and tour
Tony Stamp catches up with Ringlets about their sophomore album, The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies). Audio
Little Simz returns with album Lotus
Little Simz caught up with Tony Stamp about her new album, Lotus. Audio
Lorde on her fourth studio album Virgin
Lorde has a kōrero with Tony Stamp about her just-released album Virgin for Music 101. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
CSO: Grenfell, Tchaikovsky, Bartók
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra perform at the Christchurch Town Hall on 23 March 2024. Audio
Heather Webb: Parallax
Jazz musician Heather Webb presents Parallax, her Masters recital of all original music inspired by astrophysics. Recorded by RNZ Concert at the Ron Ball Studio, Christchurch Town Hall on 17 February… Audio
Tim Finn: from the Enz to the Opera
Tim Finn talks to RNZ Concert about his opera "Ihitai Avei’a - Star Navigator": the story of the Tahitian navigator Tupaia, who guided Cook to Aotearoa. Audio
Music 101: Lorde opens up about her "existential crises"
Lorde spoke to RNZ's Tony Stamp ahead of the launch of her new album, 'Virgin'. Tony shares details of their conversation with Jesse and also what else is on Music 101 this weekend. Audio
What does the world think of Lorde's new album, Virgin?
The raw lyrics and themes have mostly received praise but some find the juxtaposition with the production value has missed the mark.
NZ Live - Jazmine Mary
Despite being born in Australia they've been a mainstay of the Auckland Music scene since 2012, so we're claiming them. As well as their solo work you might know them as one half of the group Pony… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, severe weather… Audio
Lorde releases new album Virgin
Lorde, who originates from the North Shore, told RNZ's own Tony Stamp, she went through "existential crises" putting the album together. Stamp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Kiwis get set to rock the stage at Glastonbury Festival
Nadia Reid is amongst a group of New Zealanders playing at the massive music festival, with rumours swirling that Lorde may also make a surprise appearance.
New music with Grant Smithies
Grant discusses Mississippi gospel-soul band Annie and The Caldwells who took 40 years to make their debut album plus Alton Ellis and a new compilation celebrating Colombian sound culture. Audio
NZer Nadia Reid gears up for Glastonbury performance
Glastonbury is firmly underway, and for one New Zealander, it's the night before the big moment on stage. Singer-Songwriter Nadia Reid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lorde's ride of 'existential crises' can finally come to an end
The New Zealand musician spoke to RNZ days before she let the world into the raw, fleshy world of her new album Virgin.
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Symphony No 5 In C Minor Op 67
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Giordano Bellincampi at their Classic Series - Beethoven 5 concert on 26 June 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall. Audio
Kreisler, Fritz: Recitative & Scherzo-Caprice Op 6
Performed by Arabella Steinbacher as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Classic Series - Beethoven 5 concert on 26 June 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall. Audio
