Music
The Mixtape: Reuben Bonner
The Others Way is an annual festival that takes place in Auckland, this year closing down part of K Rd to accommodate 3000 ticket-holders. Festival director Reuben Bonner talks about the work that… Audio
Review: Rosalia’s new album is everything pop usually isn’t (and why that's a good thing)
In a pop landscape characterised by flavourless mush, Lux by Rosalía feels like a minor miracle, writes Tony Stamp.
Makayla and Haami score big at Waiata Māori Music Awards
The awards recognise a diverse mix of emerging and established Māori musicians.
The Logg Cabbin: 14 November 2025
On the Logg Cabin this week Mark features a roundup of local releases from Arjuna Oakes, Avantdale Bowling Club and Te Whanganui-a-Tara rapper-singer-producer MA. He revisits classics from Bill… Audio
Bad Bunny wins top album prize at Latin Grammys in Vegas
The Puerto Rican superstar also won for Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance, Best Reggaeton Performance, Best Urban Music Album and Best Urban Song.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Ata Kak, Horn, and Rosalía. Audio
Live: Watch 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards
A mix of established musicians and new talent are up for trophies at the 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards in Hastings tonight.
Ballet music "some of the most beautiful music ever composed"
Former RNZB Principal Dancer Pauline Tronson-Germon shares some of her favourite pieces of ballet music - all from roles she has danced - and the memories that come along with them. Audio
Biggest Indian popstar on planet transforms Spark Arena
With bhangra, beats and boundless energy, Diljit Dosanjh served up a joyous ode to Punjabi pride.
NZ Live: L.A Mitchell is in our Christchurch studio!
It's time for NZ Live and today Jesse is joined by Otautahi Christchurch singer songwriter L.A Mitchell You may know her from 'Fly My Pretties', 'Bill Withers Social Club' alongside Troy Kingi and… Audio
Diljit Dosanjh performs at Auckland's Spark Arena
RNZ Reporter Blessen Tom spoke to Charlotte Cook following the Indian pop star's gig in Tamaki Makaurau. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies?
George D. Henderson has been releasing underground rock and pop gems for over 50 years, most recently with Auckland band, The New Existentialists. We'll hear two tracks from their new album Bad… Audio
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Creatures of Prometheus Op 43, selections
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Giordano Bellincampi at their Classic Series - Schumann's Cello Concerto concert on 13 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
Casals, Pablo: Song of The Birds
Performed by Daniel Müller-Schott as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Classic Series - Schumann's Cello Concerto concert on 13 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert… Audio
Schumann, Robert: Cello Concerto in A Minor Op 129
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Daniel Müller-Schott, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, at their Classic Series - Schumann's Cello Concerto concert on 13 November 2025 at the Auckland Town… Audio
Schubert, Franz: Overture, from Rosamunde D644
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Giordano Bellincampi at their Classic Series - Schumann's Cello Concerto concert on 13 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
"I never thought of changing to another instrument"
German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott talks with RNZ Concert about his affinity with the cello, ahead of his Auckland Philharmonia concert performing Schumann's Cello Concerto. Video, Audio
Great album: Unknown Mortal Orchestra 'Curse'
We've got a terrific vinyl to give away to today's lucky link three winner, it is the new album from Unknown Mortal Orchestra. It's called Curse and while there are only six songs they are super… Audio
The choir that requires no experience - just a love of music
The choral group that you don't have to be pitch perfect to join. It's about pitching in, with a love of music. Audio
AI song rollicks to the top of US chart
AI-generated songs are creeping onto the music charts in various scenes.
