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90’s alternative indie band PAVEMENT are returning to NZ to perform 2 headline shows as part of their 2nd reunion tour - their first show in over a decade  Audio

Tony Stamp highlights ten of his favourite reissues and compilations of 2022, including Latin funk, nineties grunge, Egyptian synth-pop, and NZ classics. Audio

Lawrence Arabia plays us his new song 'The Developed World' and chats to Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio

Tony Stamp mulls over the second EP by Iranian-NZ rapper Chaii, a dance-influenced outing from NYC rockers Parquet Courts, and Alec Bathgate's 1996 solo debut. Audio

We pay tribute to New Zealand artist Fane Flaws who has died.. Karyn speaks with music historian and Audio Culture content director, Chris Bourke. Audio

William Dart has a look at a handful of albums that feature cover versions of songs by Chris Knox, Neil Finn, and Tim Finn, including the new True Colours, New Colours. Audio

Some vulnerable rest home residents who were supposed to start getting their Covid-19 vaccinations from March are still waiting in the queue.

Earlier this week the government revealed its roll-out of… Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses an album of memories and ghosts from Troy Kingi; an unearthed slice of 1981 post-punk from Auckland band the Techtones; and David Long's colourful soundtrack for television… Audio

Writer John Bluck shares a very personal perspective on how moviegoing in New Zealand reflects our character, history and preoccupations. Audio, Gallery

Nick Bollinger reviews a genre-challenging collection of lost treasures from 1980s Aotearoa; fretboard explorations from Sydney guitarist D.C. Cross; and the tenth-anniversary reissue of a classic… Audio

Bill Direen of The Bilders fame is back with a new band and an album that bears its name, Ferocious. William Dart looks at some of Direen's new music, together with a few Bilders classics and a… Video, Audio

We’re celebrating 20 years of New Zealand Music Month with some brand new covers of classic Kiwi songs. Today’s it’s Lyttleton bluesman Delaney Davidson with his version of Split Enz 1981 hit ‘One… Video

Nick Bollinger discusses the majestic debut of Wellington-based Giantess; the jaded observations of Andrew Fagan; and the Mississippi-soaked soul of Amy LaVere. Audio

A collection of 254 tapes spanning the career of Flying Nun musician Chris Knox is set to be preserved by the Alexander Turnbull Library in Wellington. Video, Audio

Rick Bryant's 50 year career in local bands such as The Jive Bombers, Rough Justice, The Neighbours, BLERTA, Mammal, and the Jubilation Choir stands as a testament to the US soul, R&B and gospel… Video

Malcolm Black is known for his time up front with top 80s pop band Netherworld Dancing Toys, and the hit song 'For Today', but it is his work off stage that has had the greatest impact on New Zealand… Video

Five top acts have made the shortlist for the 2018 APRA Silver Scroll Award, recognising excellence in songwriting - Marlon Williams, Troy Kingi, Chelsea Jade, The Beths and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

A total of 17 people have been recognised in today's Queen's Birthday Honours for their contributions to music. John Rowles, the Topp Twins, Jackie Clarke, Flying Nun founder Roger Shepherd and Mai FM…

Martin Phillips of The Chills revisits the iconic venues where the 'Dunedin Sound' came to life. Audio

Southern man, music fan, poet and journalist Richard Langston takes us on a personal journey through Dunedin and its music. Video, Audio

The Clean, who formed in 1978, have been described as one of the most influential bands to come from the Flying Nun label. On Sunday it was announced the indie Dunedin band will be inducted into the… Audio

Karyn Hay is no stranger to Aotearoa's airwaves, from hosting Radio With Pictures in the early 80s, heading up Kiwi FM in the 2000s,  and wrangling talk-back radio for the last nine years at… Video, Audio

Hayley Theyers is the photographer behind Musicians of Aotearoa – a series of portraits as posters featuring some of our best if not best-known musicians. She plays us some of her favourite NZ songs.

A Wellington institution closes its doors for the last time tonight. Kirsten Johnstone looks back at the history of well-loved music venue Bodega. Video, Audio

The legendary Kings Arms Tavern in Auckland has been sold and it spells the end for an iconic music venue. We collected a few favourite memories. Audio

Trevor Reekie discusses collaboration and the music business with Joey Burns of Calexico. Audio

Flying Nun bands tour and record in the Northern hemisphere. Founder Roger Shepherd moves to London. High hopes for a Flying Nun hit. Audio

Flying Nun runs as a cooperative, with profits spent on new recordings. Lessons are learned about contracts and initial international forays. Audio

It took a bright idea, $50, and a lot of good will for Flying Nun Records to start documenting NZ's South Island music scene in 1981. Audio