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Samoa university to offer journalism program in 2018
Samoa university to offer journalism program in 2018
13 Mar 2017The National University of Samoa is expanding the Media and Journalism course to a Bachelor's degree in 2018. Audio
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Micronesian banana fibre startup attracts attention
Micronesian banana fibre startup attracts attention
13 Mar 2017A small Micronesian startup is attracting international attention with its vegan wallets and paper products made of banana fibre. Audio
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A wild, dark whaling tale
A wild, dark whaling tale
11 Mar 2017English writer Ian McGuire talks to Kim Hill about his novel The North Water - a dark, thriller set on board a 19th century whaling boat. Audio
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Spinning yarns from our farms
Spinning yarns from our farms
A media campaign about "New Zealand's red meat story" follows a recent campaign that focussed on dairy farmers. Is the farming lobby after our hearts and minds as well as our wallets? Audio
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We La La Love You, Pixies
We La La Love You, Pixies
11 Mar 2017Influential indie-rock band The Pixies played the second of their NZ shows on Friday in Wellington, longtime fan Kirsten Johnstone was not disappointed. Audio, Gallery
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The Kiwi beat-maker quietly making it in America
The Kiwi beat-maker quietly making it in America
11 Mar 201722 year old Trap music producer Jono Schnell a.k.a. Quix has swapped moving lawns in Auckland for DJing and producing in Los Angeles now that his songs are hitting the mark on international dance floors. Audio
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'You just get on with it, it's no good moaning about it'
'You just get on with it, it's no good moaning about it'
Last week John McDowell watched as 47 millimetres of rain fell in just 45 minutes on the farm he manages at Orere Point. Audio, Gallery
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Hamilton's underground music scene is alive and well
Hamilton's underground music scene is alive and well
Future City is a DIY underground music festival sprinkled with acts from bigger cities, but focused on local talent. Jana Whitta attended the festival, and sat down with some of the stalwarts of the Hamilton music community. Audio
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Revolutionaries of song
Revolutionaries of song
A powerhouse quartet of Jon Toogood, Rob Ruha, Warren Maxwell and Moana Maniapoto are taking the stage together for the Auckland Arts festival show Revolutions. Video, Audio
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The upstart startups
The upstart startups
11 Mar 2017Journalist Brad Stone went behind the scenes at the offices of Uber and AIrbnb to look at how tech startups are overriding traditional business models. Audio
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Extra Time
Extra Time
10 Mar 2017This week - are there discipline problems in two of our favourite games? Plus a look at the mechanics of running and the value of ice baths. Audio
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'Just spend time with your goats, that's my message'
'Just spend time with your goats, that's my message'
Northland farmer Geoff Copstick reckons angora goats should get government funding as natural stress-relievers. Audio
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Queuing for kicks
Queuing for kicks
11 Mar 2017Would you queue for nearly 2 days to buy a pair of shoes costing nearly $400? This Way Up explores the world of the hardcore sneaker head. Audio, Gallery
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NZS0 70th birthday
NZS0 70th birthday
In 1958, the National Orchestra entered what's been called the 'Golden Era of John Hopkins' who brought enormous energy, enthusiasm and vision for the future. Part 2 of NZ50 explores the development of the orchestra through the 60's and 70's. Video, Audio
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Dr Neha Sangwan on communication and healing
Dr Neha Sangwan on communication and healing
11 Mar 2017"Two 16oz Mountain Dews plus a king size Snickers bar - and you could get me through 36 hours of taking care of other people and not me” Audio
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Ramming it home
Ramming it home
Tim and Sue Anderson have run Mt Guardian Perendales on their farm at Conway Flat since the mid '60s - and their son Woody is keen to take over the stud when they retire. Audio
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Rise of the non-meat burger
Rise of the non-meat burger
The search is on for plant-based protein sources - and investors are tucking in! Audio, Gallery
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Nga Marae o te Motu
Nga Marae o te Motu
12 Mar 2017Te Ahi Kaa visits Omaka Marae in Marlborough and Rehua Marae in Christchurch. Audio
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Review: We La La Love You, Pixies
Review: We La La Love You, Pixies
11 Mar 2017Influential indie-rock band The Pixies played the second of their NZ shows last night in Wellington, longtime fan Kirsten Johnstone was not disappointed. Audio, Gallery
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The history of immigration booms in NZ
The history of immigration booms in NZ
9 Mar 2017The last two years have seen annual net migration of over 70,000 - but New Zealand is an immigrant nation. So how does the current boom compare to previous ones? Audio
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NZ Live: Li'l Chuck
NZ Live: Li'l Chuck
10 Mar 2017Li'l Chuck is a Christchurch based musician about to release his second solo album. He describes himself is a 'One Man Skiffle Machine'. Audio
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The floating future of French Polynesia
The floating future of French Polynesia
10 Mar 2017A new construction project in French Polynesia aims to create floating cities as a refuge for those facing political and environmental challenges. Video, Audio
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Lover, Beloved
Lover, Beloved
5 Mar 2017Suzanne Vega's new work is inspired by the life and work of American 'Southern Gothic' novelist Carson McCullers. William Dart suggests they capture the courageous outsider. Audio
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Piazzolla's Tango
Piazzolla's Tango
12 Jul 2015Tango had always been for dancing, but Astor Piazzolla was interested in the music, not the steps. Charlotte Wilson explores the world of the master bandoneón player and composer who took tango from the South American Pampas to concert halls around the world. Audio