Maggie Tweedie
The Sampler - Riki Pirihi & Abigail Aroha Jensen climb the stairs to heaven with LP Tūpiki
Maggie Tweedie reviews Riki Pirihi and Abigail Aroha Jensen release Tūpiki a spiritual and experimental album inspired by the journey Maui took to climb the 12 stairs of heaven, Te Ara Poutama. Audio
Heavy Metal by Cameron Winter
Maggie Tweedie explores the experimental new album Heavy Metal by alternative New York-based musician Cameron Winter on The Sampler. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 30 April 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie shares new music from New Zealand chill wave collective Leisure and speaks to Zimbabwean Saxophonist Thabani Gapara about his special nomination for best… Audio
A Life of Legacy: Tony Thompson and the Glen Anthony Stud
At 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down. With five decades of breeding behind him, his passion for cattle - particularly the Simmental breed - remains as strong as ever. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 23 April 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to the freshest music and a UK Broadside Ballad Industrial worksong champion who is travelling across Aotearoa. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 16 April 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to new music from Neive Strang, Marlon Williams and The Bats Audio
Music 101: Maggie Tweedie
Maggie Tweedie, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 9 April 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to new music from Erny Belle, The Hongi Slinger and Reb Fountain. Audio
Japanese filmmaker Kazuhiro Soda on The Cats of Gokogu Shrine
Set in a Shinto shrine, nestled among the swaying cherry blossoms in the seaside town of Ushimado, The Cats of Gokogu Shrine is the new film from Japanese filmmaker Kazuhiro Soda. It tells the story… Audio
Regional Wrap: Foxton
Foxton's is a small town in the Horowhenua known for its large sandy beach, bustling holiday park, scenic cycling paths and the locally-loved soft drink, Foxton Fizz. But there's more to this charming… Audio
Indira Stewart on growing up with Polyfest
At 15, Broadcast Journalist Indira Stewart landed her first journalism job, telling the story of Polyfest in front of the camera-a moment that surely inspired her to step into her career as a… Audio
The Mixtape: Photographer Frances Carter
Selecting the songs on the RNZ Mixtape is photographer Frances Carter. Frances has made a name for herself as a music photographer and director, capturing the essence of Aotearoa artists with photos… Audio, Gallery
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 1 April 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to new music from Aotearoa and abroad. Audio
For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women): Japanese Breakfast’s Ethereal Journey Through Sound and Story
Japanese Breakfast's fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes and Sad Women, is an attempt to find balance. The result is a fabled collection of songs inspired by hours of reading, writing, and stepping… Audio
Throwing Muses’ Luminous Journey Through Sound
Maggie Tweedie reviews Throwing Muses new album Moonlight Concessions. The nine new songs from Moonlight are an effervescent addition to the band's varied and eclectic catalogue, showcasing a more… Audio
Throwing Muses’ Luminous Journey Through Sound
Maggie Tweedie reviews Throwing Muses new album Moonlight Concessions. The nine new songs from Moonlight are an effervescent addition to the band's varied and eclectic catalogue, showcasing a more…
AudioRNZ Music Pocket Edition 19 March 2025
This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie sits down with Oscar-winning producer Joseph Patel to discuss his new music documentary with QuestLove, Sly Lives! The Burden of Black Genius. Chaka Khan… Audio
Producer Joseph Patel on Sly Stone's legacy in new doco
Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic- he is an… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 12 March 2025
This week on Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie spotlights Lorina Harding, Ezra Collective, Jordan Rakei and Maribou State. Audio
