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For over 40 years, twin sisters Lynda and Jools Topp have performed as the joyfully anarchic and comedic country music duo The Topp Twins. Now 65, Dames Jools and Lynda Topp speak to Kim Hill about… Video, 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

Tony Stamp assesses the second album from witty Canadian rockers Kiwi Jr., a new EP by Christchurch husband and wife duo Terrible Sons, and a roster of local artists taking on a classic Split Enz… Audio

The RNZ Music team is celebrating NZ Music Month with Fresh Music Daily - new music from a different Kiwi artist every day. Video

William Dart looks at local music determined to find its way into your mind - new releases from Mermaidens and Purple Pilgrims and a CD of classic Kiwi ad jingles. Video, Audio

The WOMAD world music festival has announced 20 more acts for its 2020 festival, which takes place in Taranaki in March. Video

The year 1994 was a great one for music, and New Zealand was no exception. It was the year of Supergroove’s Traction, Dave Dobbyn’s Twist and Strawpeople’s Broadcast. Here's a list of five of our fave… Video, Audio

A new five-part series on New Zealand music is screening on Prime TV throughout NZ Music Month. Anthems: New Zealand’s Iconic Hits tells the story of NZ music through some of this country's biggest… Video

Neil Finn and son Liam have joined forces to create their first album together - Lightsleeper. It was mainly recorded in Neil's Auckland studio and features a host of guest artists including Mick… Video, Audio

Ashburton folk musician Matthew Smith plays four songs from his self-titled solo debut – plus a Finn brothers cover. Video, Audio

Nick Atkinson and Tim Stewart make up the duo of Hopetoun Brown and for today's NZ Live they're joined by regular contributors to their shows, Finn Scholes and Steve Abel. Audio

Isaac Hayward is one of Australia’s most exciting young music directors.

He’s only twenty-five, has already been nominated for a Helpmann Award and worked with performers as diverse as Tim Finn, Jon… Audio

In this episode Trevor features a number of different musicians including music from Norway, Wales, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Senegal …the program also includes a brief chat with Mauro Duranta from a… Audio

Crowded House is celebrating the 30th anniversary since their debut eponymous album - here's part two of their look back at the songs and their development. Audio, Gallery

During Music 101's live broadcast from Auckland Museum's VOLUME exhibition, host Alex Behan asked for your best NZ Music moments - here's a selection of your answers. Video, Audio

Nick Atkinson and Tim Stewart are about to release their second album together as Hopetoun Brown. They perform live, with Tami Neilson too!   Video, Audio

Tim Finn makes a solo album and has a giant hit. Split Enz begins to fall apart. The robots take over. Audio

Tim Finn has a nervous breakdown. He’s not alone. Audio