Music
Worlds of Music for 31 May 2025 WEB
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
'I don’t change for no one' - Hori Shaw and those bloody crocs
"I don't really care about that fame stuff," says the Aotearoa Music Awards' breakthrough artist of the year.
Wash the mind with a Gong Bath
Erika Grant is bringing her gongs to a special Listening Occasion that's part of Wellington's midwinter Lōemis Festival. Audio
Music 101
Tony Stamp is hosting Music 101 this week. He joined Jesse to discuss what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day -… Audio
NZ Live: 20th Anniversary Special - The Beths
The Beths join Jesse in the studio for a chat and performance as part of our NZ Live series. Video, Audio
Aotearoa's Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Last night was the music industry's big night, the Aotearoa Music Awards. Opotiki-based reggae musician Hori Shaw took out Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He told Jesse what it means to win. Audio
Aotearoa Music Awards: The must-see moments
There's astonished Devilskin calling for a new category, a confusing scream into a mic, and a very Kiwi crocs cameo.
Fazerdaze, Lorde, Stan Walker win big at Aotearoa Music Awards
Christchurch's Fazerdaze fought of fierce competition to take home two top awards.
Fazerdaze takes out Album of the Year at Aotearoa Music Awards
Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray, better known as Fazerdaze, was named Best Solo Artist and also took out the coveted Album of the Year award for her third release, Soft Power. Murray spoke… Audio
Auckland's The Others Way festival spills out onto the street
For the first time in the festival's 11-year history, Karangahape Road will close to cars to allow people and music to fill the street. Audio
Fazerdaze cleans up at 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards
RNZ music journalist Tony Stamp beams in from the biggest night in New Zealand Music to share who's won big. Audio
All the entertainment and winners from the AMAs
Aaradhna, Stan Walker, Six60 and CHAII are among the New Zealand music stars to brave the Auckland rain.
Stars arrive at 60th Aotearoa Music Awards
The stars of New Zealand music are sweeping up the red carpet right now for the 60th annual Aotearoa Music Awards. The celebration of New Zealand's best talent follows Lorde's surprise pop-up concert… Audio
Making rainbow connections
Tabea Squire talks about the 'building block' approach she took to writing a piece for groups taking part in this year's New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest. Video, Audio
Eden Park hosts the first-ever Waiata Singalong
Tutira Mai Nga Iwi will be sung by thousands at Auckland's Eden Park this weekend. Rugby fans and whanau heading to Saturday's Blues-Waratahs match will be able to take part in the first-ever Waiata… Audio
Fly My Pretties is back with a new album
New Zealand's most-loved musical collective Fly My Pretties are back to perform their first shows in Auckland and Christchurch in nearly five years. They're returning to Q Theatre in Auckland for… Audio
LIVELY & AMA 25 Day
So'omalo chats to LIVELY about his latest release. we get ready to head down and celebrate the Aotearoa Music Awards for 2025! Audio
DARTZ up for multiple awards at Aotearoa Music Awards
Kiwi band DARTZ are up for multiple awards at Thursday night's Aotearoa Music Awards. Lead singer Daniel Vernon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What went down at Lorde's surprise shows in Auckland?
The intimate, invite-only surprise series of sets took place in the darkness of the bathrooms at an Auckland central YMCA.
Is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star parents' saving grace?
A new study shows singing to babies can actually boost their mood and wellbeing. Audio
