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The Panel for Thursday 11 June 2026 The Panel | RNZ
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (228+ words) The Pre-Panel: Your'daily dose of stuff and nonsense Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or…...
Erica Stanford announces $300k Big Sing funding boost
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (249+ words) The government has moved to secure funding for one of the country's biggest school music events. Education Minister Erica Stanford on Wednesday announced that The Big Sing will continue, supported by one-off grants for the organisations that run the programme....
Nights for Tuesday 9 June 2026 Nights | RNZ
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (846+ words) 8: 20 PM. The Parliamentary Library is one of Wellington's most iconic buildings. It's also one of its oldest. Standing beside Parliament for more than a century, the Gothic style building, with its grand" Read more Audio Wellington's coastal residents have been…...
Former RNZ broadcaster who started bird call tradition dies aged 82
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (419+ words) Former RNZ broadcaster Robert Taylor, who helped start the tradition of morning bird calls on the public broadcaster, has died aged 82. He has been remembered as a kind and gentle man with a passion for broadcasting, and a love for…...
Rolleston College student takes out songwriting competition
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (101+ words) RNZ Rolleston College student takes out songwriting competition Luke Van Wyk, a student at Rolleston College has taken out first place in the Play it Strange Junior Songwriting Competition. Previous well-known winners include Kimbra, Nott of Broods and Liz Stokes…...
What's next for Marlon Williams? Kayaking and maybe some hongi-tonk
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (871+ words) Now on an indefinite break from touring, the Lyttelton musician hopes to become a "normal person". For over 20 years, Marlon Williams has felt like a greyhound "running until the rabbit stops". After a record-breaking awards haul for his latest album…...
Nights for Friday 5 June 2026 Nights | RNZ
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (394+ words) An Auckland man says he'll hand over the keys to his 1. 5 million dollar property, to anyone, anywhere around the globe - provided" they can correctly predict the result of all 104 matches at upcoming"2026 FIFA World Cup. Winner predictions have been successful…...
Waiata 100 terms and conditions - RNZ
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (311+ words) Members of the public can vote for their favourite songs during the voting period, subject to these terms and conditions. Waiata 100 is an RNZ digital and broadcast initiative culminating in a special programme on Friday 10 July 2026 counting down the Top…...
From Colombian street bands to the Christchurch Town Hall
1+ week, 2+ day ago (177+ words) This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's Principal Bass Trombone, Pablo Ruiz Henao. Photo: Supplide / CSO He cut his musical teeth on the streets of Colombia, but as member of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's brass…...
Waiata 100: what is Aotearoa's favourite song?
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (774+ words) Bic Runga or Beastwars? Shihad or Sharon O'Neill? Marlon Williams or Mark Williams? Here's how to vote for your favourite Kiwi tune. We're inviting audiences to join Waiata 100: our search for'Aotearoa's'favourite'New Zealand'song. Music is at the heart of who we…...