British-born trumpeter, teacher and conductor Vickie van Uden talks about embracing the brass music whanau of Christchurch.

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It was previously believed the brass instrument groups began as a civilian and exclusively northern creation, with roots in industrial communities. Now the role of military veterans in ...

Polling shows environmental issues are far from the top of voters’ minds this year, and the global plastics crisis rarely gets a mention—unless it’s to defend plastic straws. Nevertheless ...

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For the Story Behind the Song, NSAI's Bart Herbison talks with British songwriter Tony Macaulay about his hit "Love Grows ...

New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.