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Will Haeata help the kids of the east?
Will Haeata help the kids of the east?
12 Jun 2017Open plan classrooms for 300 children, self-managed learning, and Bob Marley in lieu of the school bell - is Haeata the way of the future?
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The 'Sundance' of journalism
The 'Sundance' of journalism
11 Jun 2017About 3000 people gathered an hour outside of London this month for media conference billed as “a riot of free speech.” Mediawatch hears it was an inspiring place to be at a time of bad news. Audio
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Schools after nine years of National
Schools after nine years of National
The school system has been under constant change since National came to power in 2008. Insight,asks whether schools, and children, are better off. Audio
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NZ Jazz Awards announced
NZ Jazz Awards announced
12 Jun 2017Callum Allardice and Jonathan Crayford are the big winners at the 2017 Jazz Music Awards. Audio
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Big River FM turns 20
Big River FM turns 20
On Valentine's Day 1997, Big River FM hit the airwaves in the Northland town of Dargaville. Today, thanks to passionate volunteers, the radio station is stronger than ever. Audio
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And the MHI Violin Competition winner is:
And the MHI Violin Competition winner is:
12 Jun 2017Twenty-four year old Iona Cristina Goicea has taken first place at the 2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition. A competitor in 2013, Goicea said she wouldn't return until she was capable of winning.
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Disposable drones to the rescue
Disposable drones to the rescue
10 Jun 2017The US Department of Defense is developing vanishing air vehicles that can make precise deliveries of critical supplies after a natural disaster – then vaporise into thin air. Audio
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New Horizons: the mid-year catch up
New Horizons: the mid-year catch up
11 Jun 2017William Dart assuages his guilt for past omissions by sharing some fine tracks that didn't make New Horizons playlists in the first half of 2017. Audio
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New Horizons: Mid-year catch-up
New Horizons: Mid-year catch-up
11 Jun 2017It's time for William Dart to assuage his guilt for past omissions. Halfway through the year, he gathers together a number of tracks that failed to make earlier programmes. Audio
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Double Dutch
Double Dutch
9 Jun 2017Karin Bos and Tineke van de Heide – registered nurses originally from the Netherlands – are living the dream on a farmlet in Banks Peninsula. Audio
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When marriage is slavery
When marriage is slavery
9 Jun 2017Forced marriage happens in NZ more often than we like to think – a new members bill before Parliament wants to change that. Audio
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Science news: womb with a view
Science news: womb with a view
New research suggests 34-week-old foetuses can see in the womb, plus the Zika virus could be used to treat brain cancer and measuring a white dwarf star with light. Audio
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NZ Live: Eyreton Hall
NZ Live: Eyreton Hall
9 Jun 2017After Andy Keeghan and Toni Randle's worlds collided at the Sydney Conservatorium, their musical partnership developed into a love story and the band Eyreton Hall. Audio
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The sad sound of silence
The sad sound of silence
A music scene is built by a community. Why should it be hushed by a few noise complaints? Musician Anthonie Tonnon looks at the future of live music venues in New Zealand.
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Extra Time
Extra Time
9 Jun 2017This week, Team NZ moves onto the next round in the America's Cup and the British & Irish Lions try to turn their tour around. Audio
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Miniaturising the world
Miniaturising the world
10 Jun 2017Mavis Cheyne creates all kinds of objects – including complete homes with fittings and fixtures – in tiny scale and amazing detail. Audio, Gallery
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Hymns on Sunday
Hymns on Sunday
11 Jun 2017It's Trinity Sunday, and our hymns include Thou Whose Almighty Word and St Patrick's Breastplate, as well as Reginald Heber's great hymn Holy, Holy, Holy. Audio
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What does the UK election result mean for Brexit?
What does the UK election result mean for Brexit?
10 Jun 2017The "Euro-skeptic headbangers" of the Conservative Party will be even more powerful now that their party has fewer MPs and no majority, says a politics professor. Audio
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Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2017 – the grand final
Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2017 – the grand final
10 Jun 2017New Zealand's Benjamin Baker vies with his violin tonight for the prestigious prize. Watch the video stream or listen live on RNZ Concert.
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Like sand through the hourglass...
Like sand through the hourglass...
10 Jun 2017Sand is one of our most widely used natural resources, but is the world running out of it? Audio
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Māori healers share their work
Māori healers share their work
11 Jun 2017Justine Murray learns about the power of mirimiri (massage), Rongoa Māori (natural tonics) and spiritual guidance at a holistic health expo in Whakatane. Audio
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Island Bay School kids read jewels for the Treasure Chest
Island Bay School kids read jewels for the Treasure Chest
10 Jun 2017Dig into the Treasure Chest and find New Hope - stories about refugee families from Syria who have found a new home in New Zealand.
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How to achieve a perfect roast potato
How to achieve a perfect roast potato
9 Jun 2017Niki Bezzant spent several weeks – and many oven hours – researching the roastie methods of famous cooks, local foodies and Facebook friends. She tells us what she learned. Audio
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The Comet is Coming! Apocalyptic trio hits jazz festival
The Comet is Coming! Apocalyptic trio hits jazz festival
10 Jun 2017Combining elements of jazz, Afro-beat and electronica in a cosmic and apocalyptic brew, The Comet Is Coming are the Saturday night headliner at the 2017 Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio