RNZ New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's fine music network

The Voice Of New Zealand, Broadcasting To The Pacific

Wellington, New Zealand

Checkpoint is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, and you can also watch it live on our website, Freeview Channel 50 and Face TV on Sky Channel 083. Hosted by Lisa Owen.

Unfurling fresh ideas and sounds along with the best radio documentaries and features from here and overseas.

The most significant news stories, news interviews and packages of the day.

Music 101 covers the best of what’s happening here, as well as putting a New Zealand perspective on great music from the rest of the world.

A weekly analysis of significant political issues.

A weekly Pacific magazine programme features New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music. This programme is also simulcast domestically on RNZ National.

Sounds Historical with Jim Sullivan is the programme that gives listeners their chance to learn about the colourful, dramatic, and often remarkable events and people of New Zealand's past.

Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media.

A monthly web-only feature, podcasting performances by New Zealand artists.

In-depth interviews selected from RNZ National's feature programmes during the week.

Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

A two-hour selection of shorter, popular classics that includes well-known opera arias and choruses. The programme also includes a musical component built around a daily theme.

As your eyelids begin to droop we’ve scheduled music to unwind with. There may be some Delius or Ravel, some partsongs or a piano trio. Day’s End will ease you into slumber. Listen with the lights off.

Live concerts featuring local and international artists. If you can’t get to the concert hall tune in to Music Alive. Free entry.

Get to know more about a special topic or interesting musician.

Sound Lounge and Kate Mead provide an audio homepage for contemporary music. A balance of hardcore avant garde, atmospheric soundscapes, up to the minute contemporary, early 20th Century … and a brush with art pop.

The series includes our annual season from the Metropolitan Opera House, New York as well as new recordings from the world of opera.

A showcase of New Zealand’s finest artists and composers, including unique recordings from the Concert FM archive.

A weekly selection of traditional and modern hymns.