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Brand John: The Key to National's success
Brand John: The Key to National's success
15 Dec 2016As John Key steps out of the limelight, RNZ's John Campbell looks back on an accidental politician with a magical ability to sell his party to the people. Video
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Let the gains begin: steroid users on why they juice
Let the gains begin: steroid users on why they juice
More and more young men are turning to steroids to bulk up, but is it worth the risk?
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If you liked the Lark, you'll love Lazarus
If you liked the Lark, you'll love Lazarus
16 Dec 2016Now that the Lark has ascended, flown away and settled in a tree somewhere, you might enjoy another feast of melody from Vaughan Williams, which is free to download in our monthly classical podcast.
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The Young Turks shaking up US media
The Young Turks shaking up US media
The Young Turks is the most popular news and current affairs show on YouTube, host and founder of the US network Cenk Uygur says it represents the new mainstream. Audio
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Gillian Welch's Boots
Gillian Welch's Boots
11 Dec 2016William Dart considers Boots No 1, American country singer Gillian Welch's album of demos, outtakes, and alternate versions, of songs from her first album Revival. Audio
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Fostering intelligence and the first-born advantage
Fostering intelligence and the first-born advantage
15 Dec 2016The best thing you can do for your baby’s brain is to get in their face, says educationalist Nathan Mikaere-Wallis. Audio
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Ninety nine reasons 2016 was a good year
Ninety nine reasons 2016 was a good year
15 Dec 2016Angus Hervey wants to break us out of the "negative feedback loop" by spreading good news – and he says there was no shortage of it this year. Audio
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Video Premiere: Is This Love - Thomas Oliver
Video Premiere: Is This Love - Thomas Oliver
15 Dec 2016Silver Scroll winner Thomas Oliver has chosen to cover a much loved song for his brand new video. RNZ Music gives you the first look at it, and some background.
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What it's like to have three mums
What it's like to have three mums
Ruby Porter on beginning as bovril and why family is about more than genes.
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Why we can't not love
Why we can't not love
14 Dec 2016Love is rooted so deeply in the brain it resides next to our primal urges thirst and hunger. And we might as well face it, we humans are hopelessly addicted to it. Video, Audio
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When Little Feat came to New Zealand
When Little Feat came to New Zealand
14 Dec 2016In 1976, Legendary US band Little Feat made a memorable tour of New Zealand. Nick Bollinger examines the reasons behind the group's cult appeal. Video, Audio
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Flaming heck - that was a bad year!
Flaming heck - that was a bad year!
14 Dec 2016From fake new to truthful hyperbole, political shake-ups and the loss of luminaries, Toby Morris and Toby Manhire reflect on a turbulent 12 months.
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New Star Wars film proves same old story
New Star Wars film proves same old story
15 Dec 2016Fans were out in force last night for a midnight screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Dan Slevin reviews.
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Surviving life on the outside
Surviving life on the outside
15 Dec 2016A psychological programme aims to help offenders better adjust to living in the community when they are released from prison. Audio
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Inside Out: Near and Far
Inside Out: Near and Far
10 Dec 2016New Zealand jazz from Tessa Quayle, Nick Granville and Susan De Jong; overseas greats Thelonious Monk, and Snarky Puppy. Brad Mehldau plays Radiohead, Frisell plays Marvin Gaye. Audio
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World's biggest wave declared
World's biggest wave declared
14 Dec 2016A new record for the world's biggest wave has just been declared and it’s a doozy. At 19m it's big enough to swamp a six-storey building, or our very own Tāne Mahuta. Audio
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Can a simple blood test diagnose brain injury?
Can a simple blood test diagnose brain injury?
A clinical trial is underway to see whether a straightforward blood test can measure brain damage to help treat athletes and car-crash victims suffering from head injuries. Audio
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Great NZ album: 'The Only Game In Town'
Great NZ album: 'The Only Game In Town'
13 Dec 2016In this edition of Great New Zealand Albums we go back to 1987. NZ had declared itself Nuclear Free and a country band – The Warratahs – were serious-up-and-comers. Audio
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If You See Me Say Yes
If You See Me Say Yes
13 Dec 2016Elliott Childs absorbs the atmospheric pop of Baltimore’s Flock Of Dimes, with it's synth pop influences, understated guitar and rich vocals. Audio
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One month after the quake – what happens now?
One month after the quake – what happens now?
Questions, uncertainty, and trying to feel normal. Chessie Henry on how her family's life has changed since losing their home in the Kaikōura earthquake
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Entertainer Bunny Walters dies
Entertainer Bunny Walters dies
15 Dec 2016Māori singer and entertainer Bunny Walters, known for the hits Brandy and and Take the Money and Run, has died aged 63. Video
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'Moana' brings Pacific culture to the world
'Moana' brings Pacific culture to the world
13 Dec 2016Seeing South Pacific culture on movie screens worldwide is a ‘dream come true’ for Kiwi musician Opetaia Foa'i - one of the songwriters in Disney-Pixar’s Moana. Video, Audio
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David Baddiel's storied life
David Baddiel's storied life
13 Dec 2016British comedian David Baddiel is something of a polymath with success on television, stage and as a novelist - but he says at heart he's just a storyteller. Audio
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Live: Albi & the Wolves - 'One Eye Open'
Live: Albi & the Wolves - 'One Eye Open'
10 Dec 2016The warm folk sounds of Albi and the Wolves performing songs from their debut record, One Eye Open, live in the studio. Audio