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Donations flowing in for Wellington's new music hub
Donations flowing in for Wellington's new music hub
6 Jun 2017$4.5 million dollars has already been donated to transform Wellington's Town Hall into a music hub available for public use. Audio
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The science of sleep
The science of sleep
7 Jun 2017Some of us get eight hours sleep a night - for others, the twilight hours involve a lot of tossing, turning and worrying then feeling dreadful in the morning. Audio
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How microbes sense the world (and kauri trees)
How microbes sense the world (and kauri trees)
8 Jun 2017Sometimes a tiny microbe is all it takes to fell a tree. But scientists are now wondering if they can save trees by putting these tiny killers "off the scent". Video, Audio
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When facts get in the way of a good story
When facts get in the way of a good story
4 Jun 2017Two local papers took very different approaches to controversial stories that weren't backed up by facts recently – while another reflected on social media falsehoods creeping into the news. Audio
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Eyewitness: a constitutional crisis
Eyewitness: a constitutional crisis
In a new episode of RNZ's Eyewitness podcast, Sir Jim McLay tells Justin Gregory about the day he faced down the most dominant politician in living memory. Audio
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Why maths is at the heart of life
Why maths is at the heart of life
6 Jun 2017Simple mathematical laws govern not just biology, but even human constructs such as commerce and cities – and if you feel time is speeding up, you're correct, says an academic. Audio
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Brian Cox: 50 years an actor's life
Brian Cox: 50 years an actor's life
4 Jun 2017Brian Cox has had a long and distinguished career in theatre, television and film, in his latest role he plays Winston Churchill in the new film Churchill out this month. Audio
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Respect: the songs of Aretha Franklin
Respect: the songs of Aretha Franklin
6 Jan 2018Aaradhna, Annie Crummer, Bella Kalolo and Esther Stephens revisit some of the Queen of Soul's greatest moments. Listen to a live recording from Auckland. Audio
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Why did so many of the world's women march on 21 January?
Why did so many of the world's women march on 21 January?
4 Jun 2017Filmmaker Leanne Pooley wants to paint a picture of womanhood around the world using the voices of women who took to the streets after Donald Trump's inauguration. Audio
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Kiwi pop idol Shane Hales reflects on his Order of Merit
Kiwi pop idol Shane Hales reflects on his Order of Merit
6 Jun 2017A recipient in Monday's Queen's Birthday Honours List, Shane Hales talks to Jesse Mulligan about his time at the very top of New Zealand entertainment. Audio
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Does tourism trump taonga?
Does tourism trump taonga?
6 Jun 2017Is this the Brighter Future? - Today RNZ launches a series examining how the National-led government has shaped the lives of New Zealanders. We start by investigating tourism.
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The Sampler: This Old Dog by Mac DeMarco
The Sampler: This Old Dog by Mac DeMarco
6 Jun 2017Tonight from 7.30pm, hear a review of the latest from Canadian D.I.Y. exponent Mac Demarco, as well as Benjamin Booker, Mavis and John Moreland. Audio
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Taking an axe to tall poppy syndrome
Taking an axe to tall poppy syndrome
What's lovable about New Zealand is partly the very thing that causes tall poppy syndrome – egalitarianism. Is it time we all got better at trumpet-blowing?
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Plastic packaging – new options to recycle and replace
Plastic packaging – new options to recycle and replace
6 Jun 2017Boomerang Bags and the Soft Plastic Recycling programme are taking on New Zealand's plastics problem. Video, Audio
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Respect: the songs of Aretha Franklin
Respect: the songs of Aretha Franklin
6 Jan 2018Aaradhna, Annie Crummer, Bella Kalolo and Esther Stephens perform their own blends of funk, soul and R&B originals as well as some Aretha-classics. Audio
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'I would not be making the music I make now if I was not a New Zealander'
'I would not be making the music I make now if I was not a New Zealander'
5 Jun 2017Tami Neilson is making her way around the country performing the Songs of Sinners tour at venues both intimate and large, she talks with Megan Whelan. Audio, Gallery
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Christchurch Cathedral - the case for reinstatement
Christchurch Cathedral - the case for reinstatement
6 Jun 2017Bowl it over, or build it back up? Remove or restore? Six years on, the fate of Christchurch Cathedral is dividing the city.
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'When you thank me, you are thanking all my ancestors'
'When you thank me, you are thanking all my ancestors'
5 Jun 2017Annie Crummer says her heritage has played a part in her success and she wants to share her NZ Order of Merit with all Pasifika people. Audio
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John Key on knighthood
John Key on knighthood
5 Jun 2017"It's quite a handle, isn't it ...you can just call me John and that will make life a lot easier." Audio
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Are robots set to reboot reporting?
Are robots set to reboot reporting?
4 Jun 2017We know about driverless cars, but are reporterless stories and podcasts just around the corner, too? Video, Audio
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'It was kind of like a one-on-one personal punk rocker performance'
'It was kind of like a one-on-one personal punk rocker performance'
4 Jun 2017Hayley Theyers talks about photographing Chris Knox for her portrait-as-poster series Musicians of Aotearoa. Audio, Gallery
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Bob Dylan's real-life 'Tambourine Man'
Bob Dylan's real-life 'Tambourine Man'
4 Jun 2017William Dart reflects on the music of Mr Tambourine Man himself, Bruce Langhorne, and checks out a new Brandi Carlisle covers album that features Dolly Parton and Adele. Audio
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Stan Walker: 'This is probably the strongest I’ve ever been'
Stan Walker: 'This is probably the strongest I’ve ever been'
3 Jun 2017Stan Walker says he wanted to go to war in the video for this new song – a powerful statement which showcases Maori as beautiful, composed and strong. Video, Audio
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'When you thank me, you are thanking all my ancestors'
'When you thank me, you are thanking all my ancestors'
5 Jun 2017Annie Crummer has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music. Audio