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52 films by women: #2 Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story)
52 films by women: #2 Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story)
21 Jan 2017This French film features a a great deal of perfect youthful skin, but is actually a sensitive morality tale, writes Dan Slevin.
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Japandroids on getting Near To The Wild Heart Of Life
Japandroids on getting Near To The Wild Heart Of Life
18 Jan 2017Canadian duo Japandroids have spent the last decade belting out heartfelt garage rock anthems that cast an eye back to the freedoms of youth. Audio
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'They’re just people that are hurting'
'They’re just people that are hurting'
Radical changes are needed to bring down New Zealand's suicide statistics, says mental health activist Mike King.
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To Have an Ordinary Life
To Have an Ordinary Life
8 Jan 2017In part three Mike Gourley looks at the support available for disabled people making the transition from school to further training or work. Audio
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Tala Tusi: The Teller is the Tale
Tala Tusi: The Teller is the Tale
21 Jan 2017Poet and academic Selina Tusitala Marsh traces her journey from the book corner of the Avondale Salvation Army shop to a Westminster Abbey performance in a NZ Book Council Lecture.
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The Mixtape: Parris Goebel
The Mixtape: Parris Goebel
14 Jan 2017World-famous New Zealand dance queen Parris Goebel chooses some of her favourite songs and shares stories. Audio
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The XX – back together and closer than ever
The XX – back together and closer than ever
17 Jan 2017Introverted English minimalists The XX have expanded their sound palette on their third album I See You. Jamie XX talks about creating joyful songs, and the strong bonds within the band. Audio
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Kittengeddon
Kittengeddon
19 Jan 2017At this time of year, up to 100 kittens a day are dropped off at SPCA Auckland. Vet manager Dr Shalsee Vigeant talks about the challenges of “kitten season” (which is late this summer due to the weather). Audio
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'I’d keep going forever if we could afford tour buses to go everywhere'
'I’d keep going forever if we could afford tour buses to go everywhere'
20 Jan 2017Finn Andrews from The Veils talks about falling into music as a teenager in Auckland, performing his way through imposter syndrome and meeting David Lynch. Video, Audio
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Who are New Zealand's Trump supporters?
Who are New Zealand's Trump supporters?
Susan Strongman tries to talk to New Zealanders who are looking forward to Donald Trump's America... and finds it isn't easy.
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The Ruby Suns' Ryan McPhun back in NZ
The Ruby Suns' Ryan McPhun back in NZ
20 Jan 2017Norway based Californian New Zealander Ryan McPhun of The Ruby Suns talks about moving countries in pursuit of love, fatherhood, and what we can expect from his forthcoming fifth album. Audio
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Private messaging - is it safe?
Private messaging - is it safe?
18 Jan 2017Just how private are your messages sent using various apps? It's a mixed picture according to Internet New Zealand. Audio
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Teen Pan Alley - part two
Teen Pan Alley - part two
Among the musicians crammed into New York's Brill Building in the '60s were a married couple who became pop-composing royalty – Carole King and Gerry Goffin. Audio
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Talking 'bout the weather
Talking 'bout the weather
18 Jan 2017Making small talk about the weather is our national obsession, Jeremy Elwood says. It is socially essential, scaremongering or just plain dull?
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Toby & Toby: A User's Guide to 2017
Toby & Toby: A User's Guide to 2017
18 Jan 2017Toby Manhire and Toby Morris return with a cut-out-and-keep user's guide to the year ahead.
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Nick Cave: mortality, love and faith
Nick Cave: mortality, love and faith
18 Jan 2017Rock music's 'Prince of Darkness' Nick Cave performed with his long-serving band The Bad Seeds at Wellington's TSB Arena last night. RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone reports back. Video, Audio
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Review: Lion
Review: Lion
19 Jan 2017Lion by Australian director Garth Davis kicked Dan Slevin’s ass, and for that he makes no apologies.
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Voter participation on decline despite MMP
Voter participation on decline despite MMP
16 Jan 2017Outspoken - academics are worried that despite the introduction of MMP 20 years ago voter participation in elections continues to decline. Audio
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Teen Pan Alley
Teen Pan Alley
The songwriters crammed into New York's Brill Building changed pop song writing forever. Simon Morris presents the first part of his history of the 'Pentagon of Pop'. Audio
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Japandroids on getting Near To The Wild Heart Of Life
Japandroids on getting Near To The Wild Heart Of Life
18 Jan 2017Japandroids make heartfelt garage rock anthems that cast an eye back to the freedoms of youth, with a passion that's seen them connect with an increasingly fervent audience. Audio
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Pharmac and its drug funding role
Pharmac and its drug funding role
Science communication student Garrett Chin talks with doctors and a health economist about the challenges that Pharmac faces. Audio
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Sohn's sophomore chill
Sohn's sophomore chill
14 Jan 2017UK multi-instrumentalist Christopher Taylor (Sohn, Trouble over Tokyo) shares stories about his best friend and Lorde collaborator Joel Little, and why he won't think tank a song for Rihanna. Video, Audio
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The XX - "back together and closer than ever"
The XX - "back together and closer than ever"
17 Jan 2017Introverted English minimalists The XX have expanded their sound palette on their third album I See You. Jamie XX talks with Kirsten Johnstone about creating joyful songs, and reflects on the strong bonds within the band. Audio
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Should housing be a human right?
Should housing be a human right?
It is estimated there are about 40,000 homeless people in New Zealand, more than half of them are under 25 and many of them children. Audio