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The barriers to women cycling
The barriers to women cycling
1 May 2017In Wellington up to three times more men cycle than women and an exhibition of photographs aims to inspire more women to get into two wheeled commuting. Audio, Gallery
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Fifty greatest films: Playtime
Fifty greatest films: Playtime
2 May 2017Tati’s modern masterpiece can now be seen at its very best, but newcomers might want to start with his earlier films, says Dan Slevin.
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Tuvalu's PM hopes Trump will keep US in Paris agreement
Tuvalu's PM hopes Trump will keep US in Paris agreement
1 May 2017Tuvalu's prime minister says if the United States leaves the Paris climate agreement, it will be disastrous for his country - and the world. Audio
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A boy called Mohi - A Syrian refugee story
A boy called Mohi - A Syrian refugee story
1 May 2017Six year old Mohi has had a life filled with challenges, he had a stroke as a baby and became a refugee from Syria as a toddler, Mohi and his family now live in Wellington. Audio, Gallery
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The opaque language of money
The opaque language of money
30 Apr 2017There is much jargon in the language of money; hedge funds, commodities, even ‘shrinkflation’ – a British author says it's time we all got more fluent. Audio
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Peters aims a low blow at The Herald
Peters aims a low blow at The Herald
Last week Winston Peters accused The New Zealand Herald of peddling alternative facts on immigration and questioned the ethics of its "immigrant journalists" Did he have a leg to stand on? Audio
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Pao Pao Pao
Pao Pao Pao
29 Apr 2017Tama Waipara is passionate about supporting the up and coming generation of young Māori artists, which makes the Pao Pao Pao music mentoring project a perfect fit. Audio
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The gospel according to Jay
The gospel according to Jay
Food writer Jay Rayner is known for his waspish wit and a recent dismantling of a posh Paris eatery was a classic, but most his reviews are positive he says. Audio, Gallery
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Stop feeding the birds bread NZ
Stop feeding the birds bread NZ
1 May 2017New Zealanders' passion for feeding the birds costs not only an awful lot of bread, it is not good for our native birds. Audio, Gallery
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Study reveals high mercury levels in Pacific
Study reveals high mercury levels in Pacific
27 Apr 2017People in the Pacific are being advised to avoid certain fish after a study revealed high levels of mercury in hair samples from the region. Audio
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Rare photos underpin new book on German-era Samoa
Rare photos underpin new book on German-era Samoa
A new book containing rare photos from private albums dating back to when many Germans resided in Samoa has been released in Apia this month.
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Pacific youth plead for better mental health support
Pacific youth plead for better mental health support
28 Apr 2017Mental health among young Pacific people needs urgent attention from the government, youth parliament representatives say.
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The end of New Zealand's last music magazine
The end of New Zealand's last music magazine
Richard Thorne, the owner/editor of NZ Musician, discusses putting the magazine to bed after 29 years and the future of NZMusician.co.nz Audio
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Pao Pao Pao: Music with a Māori focus
Pao Pao Pao: Music with a Māori focus
29 Apr 2017Tama Waipara and Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi (Teeks) discuss the evolution of Pao Pao Pao, a mentoring programme for Māori musicians. Audio
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Devil In The Parlour
Devil In The Parlour
New Zealand troubadour Delaney Davidson plays live in the studio and discusses the process, and stories behind his new documentary Delaney Davidson: Devil In The Parlour. Audio
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'We’re very happy with what we got in'
'We’re very happy with what we got in'
28 Apr 2017Grapes came off early at the Te Whare Ra organic vineyard in Marlborough this year so were saved from damage that would have been delivered by Cyclone Debbie. Audio
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Build your own emergency kit
Build your own emergency kit
29 Apr 2017Consumer NZ has labelled many of the pre-made getaway kits sold in NZ a 'disaster'. So why not save some money and assemble your own? Audio
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Lynval Golding of The Specials
Lynval Golding of The Specials
27 Apr 2017Lynval Golding of The Specials talks to John Campbell about racism, basic rights, equality and his music. Video, Audio
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New classical podcast
New classical podcast
1 May 2017For NZ Music Month our free classical podcast is 'The Faraday Cage' by David Hamilton, played by NZTrio.
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Tech news: WikiTribune and censoring Netflix
Tech news: WikiTribune and censoring Netflix
29 Apr 2017The founder of Wikipedia proposes a crowd-sourced solution to combat fake news; and a TV series dealing with teen suicide raises questions about the censorship of video streaming services. Audio
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Letters From Iraq
Letters From Iraq
28 Apr 2017Grammy-nominated musician Rahim AlHaj was once imprisoned for activism in his native country. His new album draws on stories recounted to him by Iraqi people following the US invasion. Audio
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Filthy water report: a starting point or end game?
Filthy water report: a starting point or end game?
28 Apr 2017Opinion - Another day; another freshwater report. By now, you could recite this stuff in your sleep, writes Dave Hansford.
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The people behind the meat
The people behind the meat
The information we get about meat production usually comes from either those staunchly opposed to it or farmers themselves. Filmmaker David White says his new documentary MEAT tells the real story. Audio
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Idomeneo at The Met
Idomeneo at The Met
30 Apr 2017Set on the island of Crete in the aftermath of the Trojan War, Mozart's opera explores the motivations and emotions of humans whose fates seem beyond their own control.