Maggie Tweedie
City couple's mushroom venture sprouts from pandemic
On the rural outskirts of Taupō a young couple have started a mushroom venture far removed from their previous life in Auckland. Maggie Tweedie took a trip to a small block of land amid the green… Audio
Peter Hook talks Joy Division and New Order
When the members of British band Joy Division were despondent, singer Ian Curtis was always the one that "picked them up", says bass player Peter Hook. "[Ian's] dream was to play Joy Division's music… Audio
The Dandy Warhols on where it all began, new album and NZ show
Maggie Tweedie talks to the band's frontman Courtney Taylor. Audio
The Mixtape: Actor and artist Ana Scotney
Our guest on the Mixtape this week is actor, director and award winning artist Ana Chaya Scotney. Ana's new play ScatterGun: After the Death of Ruaumoko is about to kick off at Tamaki Makaurau's Silo… Audio
Yumi Zouma's EP IV truly sparkles
Maggie Tweedie weighs in on Yumi Zouma's ninth record, EP IV, written and produced by the band at Studio Mech in Yutenji, Japan. Video, Audio
Who is Fred Again and why is he so popular?
UK DJ Fred Again has made headlines by announcing last minutes shows in Wellington and Auckland - which have all sold out. So who is this Fred and why are people going crazy trying to get tickets to… Audio
From woolshed to bed - two sisters spin their homeware dreams
How did two sisters design throws and blankets using lambs wool from the family farm? Kate Cullwick and Prue Watson share the secret to their Foxtrot Home business success and why it's essential to… Audio
Music 101: Maggie Tweedie
Maggie Tweedie, filling in for Charlotte Ryan, on Music 101 this Saturday afternoon from 1pm. She talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show… Audio
Music 101: Maggie Tweedie
This week Maggie Tweedie is hosting Music 101 here on RNZ from 1pm on Saturday afternoon. She shares what's coming up on the show tomorrow and picks a track to play. Audio
More rugged than posh - playing polo the Kiwi way
Summer at a sportsground in Hawkes Bay means the thud of hooves and the knock of mallets under the hot summer sun. Audio
Country Life Friday 9 February 2024
Country Life this week - a chat with a Hawkes Bay apple orchardist one year on from Gabrielle, the Climate Action Campus in Christchurch and a polo match under the hot summer sun Audio
Pocket Editiion: 24 January 2024
In Pocket Edition this week Maggie Tweedie introduces us to fresh music, Jon Toogood shares the song he listens to on his summer roadie and we meet experimental Wellington musician Sonya Waters. Audio
Postcards: DJ Kava McIntyre reports back from Berlin's musical melting pot
On this episode of Postcards, Wellington expat Kava McIntyre reports back from the musical melting pot of Berlin. Home to more than just 'rave tourism', he shares tracks ranging from dub to drum song… Audio
Rapper and producer Waguan on Zulu Milk
Zimbabwean-born artist Waguan is a 23-year-old whose music merges Afrobeat and hip hop. He spoke with Maggie Tweedie. Audio
Pocket Edition: 17 January 2024
In Pocket Edition this week Maggie Tweedie interviews British Pakistani DJ, Broadcaster and artist Nabihah Iqbal. Oscar Mein from the Soaked Oats shares his favourite summer song and we meet UK DJ… Audio
Tusekah: ‘Music has always been with me’
South African New Zealander Tuseka Njoko speaks to Maggie Tweedie about her musical ambitions for 2024, amidst the South Island leg of her tour. Audio
Nabihah Iqbal: ‘I’ve learnt how resilient the human body and mind can be’
Maggie Tweedie speaks to UK Pakistani broadcaster, DJ and artist Nabihah Iqbhal ahead of her 2024 New Zealand Tour. Audio
Postcards: A musical journey to Athens with Vasileios Vrakas
On this episode of Postcards, we venture to the historical mecca of Athens with Vasileios Vrakas - a Greek producer and composer based in Wellington. Vasileios takes us on a journey back to his early… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 14 December 2023
In Pocket Edition this week Liam Finn reveals a fascinating new music project he has composed while performing to a live audience online. A photographer who was fortunate to capture the performances… Audio