RNZ Parliament (Sanctuary outside

RNZ Parliament (Sanctuary outside) is a curious beast. Billed as music radio from New Zealand, it defies easy categorization. One moment you're hearing a 1980s Flying Nun gem from The Clean, the next a contemporary classical piece from a local composer. The playlist is scholar-curated - tracks come with context, and there are spoken segments that explain the music. It's not background noise. The stream runs at 64kbps, lending a lo-fi warmth that somehow suits the personality. Some blocks drag with too much talk, but stick around; the payoffs are worth it. Daytime programming is eclectic; eveni…