Melbourne
Black Caps face gruelling day five at the 'Gabba
It's been 30 years since New Zealand last won a test at the 'Gabba cricket ground in Brisbane and it's going to take a come-from-behind victory in the current match to break the losing streak. Audio
Bruce Gladwin: audiences and disability
Artistic director of Back to Back Theatre, an Australian company driven by an ensemble of actors perceived to have intellectual disabilities. Its award-winning shows have toured to over 70 cities in… Audio
Phoenix continue to get support off the field
The Wellington Phoenix may have been defeated on the pitch but they are buoyant off it, as they continue efforts to confirm a long-term place in the A-League.
Victory thump Phoenix
The Melbourne Victory brutally dismantled the Wellington Phoenix 3-nil in their A-League football clash in Melbourne.
Average Rap Band
Ditching the lyrics about string theory and Stephen Hawking that marked their former project, @Peace, Tom Scott and Lui Tuiasau have delivered a palette cleanser in the form of the Stream of… Audio
Hiatus Kaiyote
Melbourne neo soul-jazz outfit Hiatus Kaiyote are finally making their first visit later this year. Emma Smith asks frontwoman Nai Palm why it's taken so long. Audio
A 17 year old Melbourne entrepreneur owes classmates thousands
In Melbourne, a 17 year old's failed get-rich-quick scheme that cost his elite private school classmates thousands, could yet result in criminal charges. Audio
Pikachunes - Allely
Samuel Scott talks to Miles G. Loveless AKA Pikachunes about his new release 'Allely, which isn't for sale. They also discuss how much real life should be revealed in lyrics. Audio
Kate Newby
Melbourne correspondent Vincent O'Donnell speaks to NZ sculptor Kate Newby, who is exhibiting as part of NEW15 at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. Audio
Matt Joe Gow in session 2015
Dunedin born, Melbourne based songwriter Matt Joe Gow plans to release two albums this year - he previews a few new songs live in session. Audio
Vincent O'Donnell: Richard Frater
Upbeat Melbourne correspondent interviews New Zealand artist Richard Frater. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 27
Mesa Cosa "kiss the fish", orbiting beats and internet soundscapes with Tlaotlon and King Missile IV live in session. Audio
Mesa Cosa
Young, loud and screaming a bloody mess, this week sees Melbourne's Mesa Cosa tour the North Island of New Zealand. Famed for their debauched live sets at Camp A Low Hum, the six-strong band will be… Audio
Vincent O'Donnell: Waitangi Celebrations
Melbourne Upbeat Melbourne correspondent attends the Waitangi Day celebrations in the suburb of Caulfield. Audio
Introducing: Hey Frankie
Jess Palmer introduces her band Hey Frankie, and their song 'Out Of My Hands' from the EP Guess Who. Audio
Tom Scott's guide to Melbourne
It's been a year since @Peace and Home Brew frontman Tom Scott moved to Melbourne, keen to make some noise in the Australian music scene while staying close to home. For a progress report on the moves… Audio
Hunters & Collectors
When they called it a day in 1998 after nearly two decades together, Melbourne's Hunters & Collectors was a multi-platinum selling band, with a ferocious live reputation, and a catalogue of songs that… Audio
The Sampler - C.W. Stoneking
C.W. Stoneking is a Melbourne based musician who makes blues/calypso/boogaloo as if the last 60 years never happened. Nick Bollinger speaks to this enigmatic character ahead of his NZ tour. Audio
Introducing - Bad Blocks
Bad Blocks, introducing their song Turning, from the EP Circulate. Audio
Another person's detained in Melbourne as counter-terrorism raids continue
Melbourne police have arrested a man for allegedly providing funds to an American citizen fighting in Syria. Audio