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The Mystery of the Kaikōura Bubbles
The Mystery of the Kaikōura Bubbles
24 Nov 2016Mysterious bubbles off the Kaikōura peninsula are a ‘magical silver lining’ – and a potential tourism boon – from last Monday's quake. Video, Audio
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'Justice depends on geography, and that isn't fair'
'Justice depends on geography, and that isn't fair'
23 Nov 2016When Amanda Nguyen was sexually assaulted at university in the US, she thought that was the worst thing that could ever happen to her. Audio
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Sydney's epidemic of gay hate
Sydney's epidemic of gay hate
The violent deaths of more than 80 gay men in the 80s in Sydney has been described as an epidemic of gay hate crime. Video, Audio
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Science stretches its muscles
Science stretches its muscles
24 Nov 2016State of the art technology mimicking muscle movement has been recognised by the Royal Society. Audio
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Beethoven 5
Beethoven 5
13 Jun 2014Chocolate fish, jandals, Beethoven’s fifth symphony - all part of our cultural identity, according to Rachel Hyde. Audio
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At the Movies
At the Movies
23 Nov 2016At the Movies: the mega-profitable Harry Potter world returns, the stylishly-sadistic The Neon Demon, a masterpiece from Almodóvar and a clever thriller about faking the moon landing. Video, Audio
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Kaikōura's wildlife and the quake: the science of it all
Kaikōura's wildlife and the quake: the science of it all
24 Nov 2016When the earthquake struck at two minutes after midnight, the ground ripped apart at 3km a second. Timing, writes Alison Ballance, really is everything. Video
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Long Teeth
Long Teeth
19 Nov 2016David Long's been working on the score for Roger Donaldson's film on Bruce McLaren, an orchestral composition, and a new album with band, Teeth, alongside Luke Buda from Phoenix Foundation. Audio
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US duo with seventies pop fixation
US duo with seventies pop fixation
22 Nov 2016Nick Bollinger considers the seventies-centric pop of teenage duo The Lemon Twigs. Audio
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The future of New Zealand's coastlines
The future of New Zealand's coastlines
23 Nov 2016The 7.8 magnitude quake has changed Kaikoura's coastline significantly. Do we know what the future of New Zealand's seafronts will look like? Video, Audio
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The world's best cover songs?
The world's best cover songs?
22 Nov 2016Covers are a way for artists to pay homage to musicians they admire, to reveal something new in a song, or to radically flip a song’s meaning. Here are some good examples. Video, Audio
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Aforger by Douglas Dare - review
Aforger by Douglas Dare - review
22 Nov 2016Douglas Dare has all the tools of a traditional tunesmith. A classically-trained pianist, he can pen a memorable melody, and deliver it in a plaintive, emotive voice. But... Audio
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Worlds of Music
Worlds of Music
19 Nov 2016Trevor Reekie presents music from from Ireland, Senegal, Mongolia, Barcelona, and a brief chat with the man behind Romani brass band, Fanfare Ciocarlia. Audio
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Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum…
Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum…
23 Nov 2016Roger Hall's Jack and the Beanstalk offers the traditional pantomime tunes and comedy, with a script which has evolved following recent shifts in international politics. Audio
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A week of chaos
A week of chaos
23 Nov 2016So much has happened since the Kaikōura earthquake made an indelible mark on New Zealand - both geologically and emotionally. We look back at a traumatic week. Video
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Smart Talk: The Music Machine
Smart Talk: The Music Machine
20 Nov 2016How do fans and critics influence musicians and how can an audience – both online and offline – shape an album? Audio
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Nashville Babylon
Nashville Babylon
21 Nov 2016Mark Rogers wishes a happy birthday to Dr John, and pays tribute to Leonard Cohen, Leon Russell and Mose Allison. Audio
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'Just being a part of something, I’m rapt'
'Just being a part of something, I’m rapt'
23 Nov 2016Inmates at Auckland Prison are helping to build an education centre, which it's hoped will be among the country's most sustainable. Video, Audio, Gallery
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Wildlife vet’s plans for animal hospital
Wildlife vet’s plans for animal hospital
23 Nov 2016Famous emperor penguin Happy Feet’s carer, veterinarian Lisa Argilla, talks about her plans for a new wildlife hospital in Dunedin. Audio, Gallery
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How to listen to all the music on the Internet
How to listen to all the music on the Internet
19 Nov 2016A user's guide to navigating the almost fathomless world of digital music through Bandcamp the online direct-to-fan music portal. Audio
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Lianne La Havas: Soul Journey
Lianne La Havas: Soul Journey
23 Nov 2016UK singer-guitarist Lianne La Havas will be supporting Coldplay in Auckland in early December. Nick Bollinger speaks to her about her music and roots. Audio
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Tribe and the importance of belonging
Tribe and the importance of belonging
22 Nov 2016Shared stress, hard times and living at close quarters satisfy an ancient necessity for human community, says war-reporter Sebastian Junger. Audio
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Keeping up with Kimbra
Keeping up with Kimbra
19 Nov 2016Kimbra talks moving to New York, new tunes, staying inspired and returning to the home she misses to play Rhythm and Vines. Video, Audio
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Growing a brand in a fickle digital world
Growing a brand in a fickle digital world
Kelly Thompson is a Melbourne-based makeup artist, fashion photographer and illustrator; she talks with Sonia Sly about building her business from the ground up. Audio, Gallery