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Marlon Williams – Te Whare Tīwekaweka. This is a beautiful record, and an important one.

This week, the Ministry of Education released a proposed list of suggested texts for New Zealand school students.

Rain and clouds did not dampen the spirits of Polyfest attendees today, as performers and festival goers alike flocked to the Manukau Sports Bowl for another vibrant day of culture, colour and celebration.

Some of the images captured at the ASB Polyfest as the diversity stages drew in a record number of spectators and supporters.

The 50th ASB Polyfest kicked off under intermittent showers at the Manukau Sports Bowl on Wednesday, marking a significant celebration of Polynesian culture over the past half century. Audio

Retiring NZSO trumpet player Cheryl Hollinger looks back on 25 years with the national orchestra. Video, Audio

Sparkly miniskirts shimmied, knee high boots jumped and popstar Dua Lipa transformed Spark Arena into a spicy, sweaty nightclub where under-18s were allowed, writes Nicky Park.

A room full of kids were totally immersed in the fantasy world of A Minecraft Movie at the NZ premiere, and that's got to tell you something, writes Jogai Bhatt.

The official programme for Polyfest started with a flag-raising ceremony in South Auckland on Tuesday morning.

Punk is dead, people have been saying since 1978 or so. Of course, that’s a lie. It’s still there, just constantly changing.

Three Niuean siblings set to take the stage at Aotearoa's 50th Polyfest celebrations this Friday say family and culture have been a constant source of support as they prepare for their speeches.

The Kiwi actor also reveals his outlook on life, wine, women leaders - and why he was never hooked by the lure of Hollywood fame.

This week, the Manukau Sports Bowl will come alive with the electric energy and sounds of the ASB Polyfest, the world's largest Polynesian cultural festival. It's the event's 50th anniversary. Audio

While some businesses are bracing for impact when the Swedish flatpack giant arrives here later this year, others see it as just another shift in the market.

Owners Sid and Chand Sahrawat will serve their last meals on Mother's Day before turning the tandoor-inspired spot into an "incubation" space.

Meet Tāmaki Makaurau-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and rising talent Serebii, who was live in the RNZ studio with his band to play songs from his new album Dime. Audio

Grant Gillanders is a collector of local music and has found some rare and historic recordings in unexpected places. He’s this week’s guest on The Mixtape and he’ll be talking to Nick Bollinger about his life and work, as well as playing us a few of his musical discoveries. Audio

Dance music icons Basement Jaxx headlined Synthony last weekend. Kara Rickard tracked them down in Auckland’s Domain on the eve of the sold out show.  Audio

Many New Zealanders put up with dizziness and vertigo. They don't have to. Sometimes there is a cure.

Tony Stamp reviews American songwriter Lucy Dacus's fourth album, the third solo LP from Ringlets guitarist László Reynolds and some blunt, pithy techno from Canada’s Marie Davidson.

The sold-out Synthony in the Domain was a magical farewell to summer as 40,000 festival-goers threw on their glitter and party gear for a nostalgic trip down dance music lane, writes Liz Garton.

Aotearoa’s premier music historian Grant Gillanders tells Music 101 about six decades of unearthing and reviving rare Kiwi tunes.

Tinā will make you laugh and cry, but if you're Samoan like its star, maybe also despair just a little.

It’s the fourth Sunday in Lent – Laetare Sunday. ‘Laetare’ is Latin for ‘rejoice’, and traditionally the day is a break in this otherwise austere season of the church calendar. Cheerful hymns in this week’s programme include Ain’a that good news! and O clap your hands together. Audio