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Nadia Abu-Shanab: Israel activists won't pay fine
The two New Zealand activists being sued by an Israeli court for almost $19,000 are confident the ruling will not be enforced. Justine Sachs, a Jewish New Zealander, and Nadia Abu-Shanab, from a… Audio
NZ activist being sued in Israel calls it 'publicity stunt'
Justine Sachs, one of the New Zealand women being sued by an Israeli law group, said she is confident the Israeli court will not be able to enforce the ruling in New Zealand.
Lorde, law and lawlessness around the world
The University of Waikato's Al Gillespie talks about some international situations that make you wonder about where the NZ government's voice is on human rights. Audio
RNZ Music is livestreaming the 2018 Taite Music Prize
Aldous Harding and Nadia Reid are among this year's finalists for the prestigious Taite Music Prize, whose previous winners include Lorde, Ladi6 and SJD. The award is being presented on Tuesday, April… Video
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Jack Antonoff - chasing perfect pop songs
Jack Antonoff is perhaps best known as the co-writer and producer of Lorde's album Melodrama. He's also worked with Taylor Swift, St Vincent and recently played New Zealand with his solo project… Video, Audio
The head of Lava Records on signing Lorde: "What the f**k did I just listen to?!"
The man who signed Lorde in America - Jason Flom has been called ‘one of the most successful record men of the past 20 years’. He tells American music commentator and critic Bob Lefsetz about how he…
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Lorde's Israel scrap: NZ activists surprised at suing
Two New Zealand activists who urged Lorde to cancel her concerts in Israel says they were surprised when they were told an Israeli legal group was suing them. Audio
No summons to Israeli 'harm' case - NZ activists
Although a law firm says it is suing two New Zealanders over Lorde's cancelled Israel concert, the pair say they have not received any summons. Audio
NZ activists sued over Lorde concert cancellations
Two New Zealand activists are being sued by an Israeli legal rights group. Audio
Artists pledge to support Lorde's Israel decision
More than 100 actors, directors, artists, writers and musicians have signed a public letter of support for Lorde over her decision not to perform in Israel.
'Lorde deserves some sympathy'
Opinion - Pop artists aren't political tutors or experts on foreign affairs, writes David Cohen.
Attack on Lorde a step too far
In a full page ad in the Washington Post, Lorde was labelled a "bigot" by rabbi Shmuley Boteach's organisation This World The Values Network. Megan spoke to Professor Robert Ayson from Victoria… Audio
Palestinian rights group welcomes Lorde's caution
A Palestinian human rights group is pleased Lorde has acknowleged the concerns around playing a concert in Israel next year, it says.
Left-overs and Left-behinds
For his penultimate show of the year, William Dart pulls together a few tracks that had to be left out of his previous programmes. Featuring Randy Newman, Neil Finn, Andrew Bird, Fiona Apple, Lol… Audio
Lorde's Melodrama up for album of the year at Grammys
Lorde has been nominated for album of the year at the 60th Grammy Awards for Melodrama.
Lorde, LCD Soundsystem, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen among Grammy nominees
American rappers Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar have received the most nominations with a total of eight and seven respectively. Pop singer Bruno Mars received six and Khalid actor Donald Glovers' alter ego…
Reputation by Taylor Swift
Nick Bollinger discusses Taylor Swift's latest play for pop-world domination. Audio
Reputation by Taylor Swift
Nick Bollinger discusses Taylor Swift's latest play for pop-world domination.
AudioLorde cleans up at NZ Music Awards
It was a clean sweep for Lorde at the New Zealand Music Awards last night - she walked away with all six of the awards she was nominated for. Other key players on the night were Kings, and Sharon… Audio
