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New Zealand's surf breaks and the characters who ride them
New Zealand's surf breaks and the characters who ride them
3 Nov 2020New Zealand surf breaks are world renowned, but it’s not just waves that they’re known for. Audio
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Mahuta's appointment returns legacy of tīpuna to foreign policy
Mahuta's appointment returns legacy of tīpuna to foreign policy
4 Nov 2020Opinion - Māori diplomacy is as ancient as our people. Nanaia Mahuta restores a familiar face to foreign policy, and creates a strong indigenous-inspired platform for the future, Carrie Stoddart-Smith writes.
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New Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle brings her battle scars
New Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle brings her battle scars
4 Nov 2020Raelene Castle is back from Australia to run Sport New Zealand, as its first female chief executive. She explains how the things she learned in turmoil can help our sport.
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WATCH: Alt-rockers Tablefox embrace Māori heritage in latest single ‘Battles’
WATCH: Alt-rockers Tablefox embrace Māori heritage in latest single ‘Battles’
4 Nov 2020Tablefox frontman Clinton Bell has embraced his Māori heritage in the band’s new single and video, ‘Battles’.
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'It hasn't been the best of years'
'It hasn't been the best of years'
1 Nov 2020Grammy-winning opera singer Jonathan Lemalu hasn't seen a live audience in months. He talks with Standing Room Only about the pandemic and the Boosted X Moana fund to back Pacific art projects. Audio
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Robert Fisk: A life reporting from the frontline
Robert Fisk: A life reporting from the frontline
23 May 2020Veteran British war correspondent Robert Fisk, who died last week, spoke with Kim Hill earlier this year about how journalists are duty-bound to ensure history is not written by politicians. Video, Audio
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Victory Knives still cutting it after 100 years
Victory Knives still cutting it after 100 years
2 Nov 2020You may not own a Victory knife, but chances are one has been used on the meat or fish on your dinner plate. Audio
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Cats costing billions each year by spreading diseases
Cats costing billions each year by spreading diseases
Diseases transmitted by cats costs the Australian economy more than $AU6 billion annually through their impact on human health and livestock production, according to new research. Audio
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US elections - the view from afar
US elections - the view from afar
For Ian Hoffmann, Ira Munn and Maya Henderson watching the election campaign unfold in their home country, the US, has been a bag of mixed feelings. Audio
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Opinion: Labour's new Cabinet has someone for everyone
Opinion: Labour's new Cabinet has someone for everyone
2 Nov 2020Opinion - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered an almost pitch-perfect lineup with the post-election 2020 Cabinet, Richard Pamatatau writes.
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The poets, the spies, the vodka and the magpies
The poets, the spies, the vodka and the magpies
2 Nov 2020The SIS spied on literary great Denis Glover, newly released files show. Guyon Espiner digs around in New Zealand's 'Cultural Cold War'.
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WATCH: Lou’ana live at RNZ
WATCH: Lou’ana live at RNZ
3 Nov 2020RNZ Music was lucky enough to record a very special live session with Auckland musician Lou’ana. Backed by her incredible live band, she performed tracks from her new album Moonlight Madness.
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The heir and the spare: Story of a royal schism
The heir and the spare: Story of a royal schism
1 Nov 2020The fate of ‘spares’ compared with heirs seldom ends well, historian and royal expert Robert Lacey says, in a new book about how Prince William and Prince Harry fell out. Audio
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The Sampler
The Sampler
2 Nov 2020Nick Bollinger reviews a stock-taking set from Bruce Springsteen; lockdown songs from Adrianne Lenker; and a previously unheard album from the late Ian Morris. Audio
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Max Quinn: The life and times of a polar film maker
Max Quinn: The life and times of a polar film maker
31 Oct 2020Max Quinn is as acclimatised to the extremes of the world as the wildlife that he captures behind the lens. Video, Audio, Gallery
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'Transformational nine months' as scientists race to find Covid-19 vaccines
'Transformational nine months' as scientists race to find Covid-19 vaccines
Human trials of Covid-19 vaccines - less than a year since the virus emerged - are a testament to decades of cooperation and knowledge gained by those working in the field, Dr Fran Priddy says. Audio
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Playlist: Music from the USA
Playlist: Music from the USA
3 Nov 2020As Americans choose their next President, we ask is there a recognisable American classical sound? Check out our collection of music by American composers.
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US election 2020: What to look out for on election night
US election 2020: What to look out for on election night
2 Nov 2020As Americans cast their votes to send either Joe Biden or Donald Trump to the White House, here's what to look out for as the results unfold.
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New magazines for new times
New magazines for new times
Mediawatch: Among thousands of women who lost jobs when Covid-19 hit were those who produce women's magazines. One of them is back with a new magazine and three more in the pipeline. Audio
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Lilburn's birthday
Lilburn's birthday
2 Nov 2020Today we remember the birthday of New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn (1915-2001). RNZ's collection of interviews, music, readings and lectures in honour of Lilburn is available anytime on demand.
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Northland wild horses outnumber Kaimanawa ferals
Northland wild horses outnumber Kaimanawa ferals
1 Nov 2020People tend to instantly think of the Kaimanawa ferals when the subject of wild horses comes up, but there is a significantly larger number in Northland - as many as 2000. Audio
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Bill Bailey's secrets to happiness
Bill Bailey's secrets to happiness
31 Oct 2020Popular UK standup comedian and actor Bill Bailey talks with Kim Hill about cultivating experiences that have added an enriching happiness to his life. Audio
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Bledisloe Cup: all the signs were pointing to a hiding
Bledisloe Cup: all the signs were pointing to a hiding
1 Nov 2020Opinion - With the All Blacks convincingly retaining the trophy, hindsight may be hitting the Wallabies as badly as a Sunday morning hangover, Jamie Wall writes. Video
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WATCH: Jed Parsons performs new single ‘Sad Together’ live at The Shelter
WATCH: Jed Parsons performs new single ‘Sad Together’ live at The Shelter
2 Nov 2020RNZ Music was lucky enough to record Christchurch indie-pop musician Jed Parsons performing live at secret Lincoln music venue the Shelter. Sad Together; is the third single from Jed’s upcoming second album, due out early next year.