Maggie Tweedie
Indira Stewart on growing up with Polyfest
At 15, Broadcast Journalist Indira Stewart landed her first journalism job, telling the story of Polyfest in front of the camera-a moment that surely inspired her to step into her career as a… Audio
The Mixtape: Photographer Frances Carter
Selecting the songs on the RNZ Mixtape is photographer Frances Carter. Frances has made a name for herself as a music photographer and director, capturing the essence of Aotearoa artists with photos… Audio, Gallery
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 1 April 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to new music from Aotearoa and abroad. Audio
For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women): Japanese Breakfast’s Ethereal Journey Through Sound and Story
Japanese Breakfast's fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes and Sad Women, is an attempt to find balance. The result is a fabled collection of songs inspired by hours of reading, writing, and stepping… Audio
Throwing Muses’ Luminous Journey Through Sound
Maggie Tweedie reviews Throwing Muses new album Moonlight Concessions. The nine new songs from Moonlight are an effervescent addition to the band's varied and eclectic catalogue, showcasing a more… Audio
Throwing Muses’ Luminous Journey Through Sound
Maggie Tweedie reviews Throwing Muses new album Moonlight Concessions. The nine new songs from Moonlight are an effervescent addition to the band's varied and eclectic catalogue, showcasing a more…
AudioRNZ Music Pocket Edition 19 March 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie sits down with Oscar-winning producer Joseph Patel to discuss his new music documentary with QuestLove, Sly Lives! The Burden of Black Genius. Chaka Khan… Audio
Producer Joseph Patel on Sly Stone's legacy in new doco
Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic- he is an… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 12 March 2025
This week on Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie spotlights Lorina Harding, Ezra Collective, Jordan Rakei and Maribou State. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 5 March 2025
Your home for music discovery on RNZ tune into Pocket Edition as Maggie Tweedie drops new music from Perfume Genius, Japanese Breakfast and new reissues from The Cleans back catalogue. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 26 February 2025
Your home for music discovery on RNZ tune into Pocket Edition as Maggie Tweedie drops new music from WOMB and Serebii. Later Tweedie speaks to explosive Melbourne pub punk rock band Amyl and The… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 19 February 2025
Get ready for a sonic journey on Pocket Edition as Maggie Tweedie drops fresh tracks from Nathan Haines, Anna Coddington, and Sharon Van Etten. Later we dive deep into the rhythm of focus and learn… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 12 February 2025
On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares new music from Marlon Williams, MA and Moana Maniapoto. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 5 February 2025
On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares acts she's seen perform live across Aotearoa's summer festival circuit. Audio
Midweek - foreign 'fake news,' entertainers (mis)remembered
The 'fake news' from Israel that strained our relationship with the US - and a long-suppressed offender's name finally comes out. Also: Tributes to the Jonah Lomu and Marianne Faithfull which missed… Audio
Pocket Edition for Wednesday 29 January 2025
On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares new music from Len Blake and Crystal Chen. Audio
Postcards:Thabani Gapara explores the rhythm and soul of Zimbabwean music
Welcome to our new music series Postcards. In this episode of Postcards, we venture into the world of Thabani Gapara, a Zimbabwean saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer based in Auckland… Video, Audio
Clinical psychologist Julia Rucklidge on Eating for your brain
On this episode of On The Couch Julia Rucklidge gives Maggie Tweedie and Tony Stamp some more helpful tips on how to eat for your brain, letting go of negative emotions, feeling gratitude, embracing… Audio
Huia on her new single 'Kawakawa'
Huia speaks to Maggie Tweedie and Tony Stamp about their unique approach to releasing their bilingual record "Kawakawa," where each of the 12 tracks will drop every six weeks, allowing each song to… Audio
How an NZ Film Enthusiast Hub became a Global Industry Star
Tony Stamp and Maggie Tweedie sit down with some of the team behind Letterboxd, Editor in Chief Gemma Gracewood, and Head of Social Media Aaron Yap. Audio
