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The 'hidden figures' of New Zealand science
The 'hidden figures' of New Zealand science
8 Mar 2017To celebrate International Women's Day, Siouxsie Wiles talks about some of the most significant female scientists from New Zealand's past. Audio
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Making anxiety more than a disorder
Making anxiety more than a disorder
7 Mar 2017Sydney author Sarah Wilson shares her experiences in dealing with anxiety and harnessing it to find the positives. Audio
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Sin bin stupidity highlights Super Rugby problems
Sin bin stupidity highlights Super Rugby problems
7 Mar 2017Sports Call - Last weekend's yellow card incident is a sign the Super Rugby competition is in trouble and needs an urgent update, Joe Porter says.
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The post-punk era
The post-punk era
7 Mar 2017Wellington DJ Bill E talks about the bands that characterised the short-lived post-punk genre. Audio
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Worlds of Music
Worlds of Music
7 Mar 2017Trevor Reekie features music from Lebanon, Argentina and Australia as well as showcasing a couple of artists playing WOMAD NZ in Taranaki. Audio
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New human rights training for PNG police
New human rights training for PNG police
8 Mar 2017A new human rights training programme for police in Papua New Guinea emphasises the responsibilities of police during this year's general election. Audio
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Review: Before I Fall
Review: Before I Fall
8 Mar 2017It would be a shame if Before I Fall was reduced to a “Teen Groundhog Day” when it has more to offer, says Dan Slevin.
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Patu power: health and fitness for whānau
Patu power: health and fitness for whānau
Patu Aotearoa is an enterprise which aims to improve the health of Māori and Pasifika people who wouldn't normally go near a gym. Audio, Gallery
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Why Ross Taylor may be our greatest batsman
Why Ross Taylor may be our greatest batsman
Once called a 'dirty slogger', the stats tell a different story about Ross Taylor's career, argues Max Towle.
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Sounds from behind the red gate
Sounds from behind the red gate
Musician and sound artist Daniel Beban shares highlights of the underground music scene with Lynda Chanwai-Earle. Audio, Gallery
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Ice baths: a ‘bone-chilling waste of time’
Ice baths: a ‘bone-chilling waste of time’
A new study has thrown cold water on the use of ice baths for muscle recovery, finding they are a complete waste of time. Audio
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Nashville Babylon
Nashville Babylon
6 Mar 2017Nashville Babylon brings us some old school country, a dash of psych-blues, first class funk, solid Americana and a taste of the American songbook. Audio
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Severe kava shortage in parts of Fiji
Severe kava shortage in parts of Fiji
6 Mar 2017A difficult year for growers and skyrocketing prices have led to a severe shortage of kava in many parts of Fiji. Audio
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The arachnid arms race
The arachnid arms race
6 Mar 2017A massive weapons arsenal isn't just something humans seem hell-bent on developing. Members of the arachnid world are also in an arms race. Audio, Gallery
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State of Origin - the musical?
State of Origin - the musical?
Rugby league and musicals might seem like strange bedfellows, but an Australian journalist and composer have combined them for a new show. Audio
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Scientists find living fossil in American Samoa deep dive
Scientists find living fossil in American Samoa deep dive
6 Mar 2017Scientists have discovered a living fossil in American Samoa at a depth of more than 4000 metres while exploring the ocean floor. Audio
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Lindy West: Notes from a shrill woman
Lindy West: Notes from a shrill woman
6 Mar 2017Lindy West says there’s power in reclaiming words that are intended to hurt, which is why she prefers to be called fat, rather than big. Audio
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A fire too close to home
A fire too close to home
It was like those quizzes that ask: “If your house is burning down, what three things would you grab?” Kim Pflaum says she never thought it would actually happen to her family.
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Political commentators: Hooton and Mills
Political commentators: Hooton and Mills
6 Mar 2017Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills discuss the “third rail” topic of superannuation and Labour’s new deputy. Audio
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'There’s a lot of problems out there to be fought'
'There’s a lot of problems out there to be fought'
One of New Zealand’s leading figures in women’s health, Carol Shand, reflects on her career and plans for retirement. Audio
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Has Green Light got what it takes to win over these Lorde sceptics?
Has Green Light got what it takes to win over these Lorde sceptics?
Yes the Lorde sceptics are out there: and, in the interests of fairness and balance, we’ve asked two of them to come out of hiding to digest, dissect and deliberate over Green Light.
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Leni Sinclair: photographing the counterculture
Leni Sinclair: photographing the counterculture
Photographer and political activist Leni Sinclair was at the heart of the US counterculture in the 1960s and 1970s. Audio, Gallery
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Pride and pleasure: NZSO at 70
Pride and pleasure: NZSO at 70
6 Mar 2017The NZSO celebrates 70 years of concert giving this year; we asked listeners, Concert presenters and players from the orchestra to share their most memorable moments Audio
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Are the kids down with the tunes?
Are the kids down with the tunes?
4 Mar 2017The Children's Music Awards were held yesterday at Silo Park, with Anika Moa, Raymond McGrath and The Moe Show walking away with Tuis. RNZ Music tested some of the tunes out on their target market at a local crèche. Video, Audio