RNZ Programmes

Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.

David Morriss shares his love of scratchy records, classic artists, baroque-fever, and passion for the great romantics from Bruckner to Mahler.

Live performances.

A guide to the worlds of rock, pop, country, folk and beyond, hosted by music critic William Dart. This long-running programme wrapped up in December 2024, but you can enjoy previous…

A weekly forum for contemporary music

Ryan Smith looks at some famous composers from different eras who lifted ideas and music straight out of their dreams.

An audio history of popular music recorded in New Zealand in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Nick Tipping brings you classic recordings and modern masterpieces from the world of jazz.

James Gardner traces a personal path through the vast output and thirty-five year career of composer and guitarist Frank Zappa.

Major New Zealand works are unlocked from the RNZ Concert archive and given a new life on-air and online. In partnership with SOUNZ and NZOA.

There is something for everyone in the wee small hours of a brand new day, every day, on our All Night Programme, a live-hosted programme of features, music, news and weather.

ANZAC Day 2025 on RNZ National features a programme of interviews and discussion, hosted by Stacey Morrison from 6 - 10 and Susana Lei’ataua from 10 - midday.

A weekly topical magazine about current film releases and film related topics.

The latest business news from RNZ News.

A weekly analysis of significant political issues.

Susana Lei'ataua hosts a morning of conversation, diversion, music and reflection on the world of work for people enjoying their day off -- and to help those at work get through the day.

Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris present an afternoon of music and entertainment during the summer, through until Friday 9 January.

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ's midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch…

Comprehensive twice-daily coverage of rural events and people, including farming, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, trade, research and rural politics.

Your requests, nostalgia and musical memories.

New Zealand novels, short stories and short dramas adapted by RNZ.

Be entertained on Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the summer break, with great interviews and music from 9am till noon. Hosted by Bonnie Harrison and Emile Donovan on 10 & 11…

Waitangi Day on RNZ National with Mihingarangi Forbes and Julian Wilcox from 6-10am live from Waitangi, and Susana Lei'ataua presenting from 10am-midday. RNZ National willl also broadcast…

The place for RNZ Concert's live Jazz performances, features and documentaries about Jazz performers.