Herbs

To mark Matariki, William Dart remembers some artists he's interviewed over the years and plays a selection of music from Māhinaarangi Tocker, Hinewehi Mohi, The Tahiwis, Hannah Tatana and Herbs. Audio

When Covid struck and put a halt on touring, rockers Jane and Jimmy Barnes (as the Jane Barnes Band) launched a series of online performances, which attracted millions of views from around the world… Audio, Gallery

In his new book, Mustn't Grumble: The Surprising Science of Everyday Ailments and Why We're Always a Bit Ill, award-winning science writer Graham Lawton covers over 100 ailments and explains the… Audio

Banks Peninsula horticulturist Cornelia Holten established the KoruKai Herb Farm at Pigeon Bay with support from her husband Kai in 2013. She grows about 80 varieties of herbs - 40 of which she uses… Audio

Growing a variety of tall plants with deeper roots and not overgrazing are two key principles for South Otago grazing coach Siobhan Griffin.  She is working with Tony and Michelle Pringle who run a… Audio

If you’re catching up with some gardening this summer over the holidays and are curious about growing some herbs, expert Jane Wrigglesworth says it’s all quite easy and shares her pro tips.  Audio

It's off to Taranaki to meet a woman living the good life. Lillian Hall grows more than 200 varieties of herbs and well as lots of other produce on her one acre property at Urenui.  Audio, Gallery

The New Zealand International Film Festival next month will see the premiere of a new documentary about Herbs 40 year history.  Nga Taonga Sound & Vision's Sarah Johnston takes us back to the band's… Audio

It's been 40 years since the formation of one of our most iconic bands. HERBS: Songs of Freedom is a new film, looking at the creation and success of the pioneering pacific reggae band, that had its… Video, Audio

Adam Saunders is the star and co producer of the feel-good film Find Your Voice, premiering this week. It's a coming-of-age comedy drama that follows the misadventures of aspiring Sydney rap artist… Audio, Gallery

Each week Scarborough Fare's Jeanette Rea and Pam Maurice pack out a tonne of herbs - that's an awful lot of leaves. The growers, from near Waiuku, have three hectares in fragrant herbs, mostly grown… Audio

Reggae musician Carl Perkins has died, aged 59. He was a member of pioneering Aotearoa reggae group Herbs, and for the last decade he played in House Of Shem, alongside his sons Te Omeka and Isaiah.