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The Aotearoa History Show: The early promise
The Aotearoa History Show: The early promise
14 Oct 2019In episode four of this series, William Ray and Leigh-Marama McLachlan take a look at when Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, and the following disputes that arised, prompting the Wairau Affray and Northern War. Audio
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Rugby World Cup: Pacific nations 'starved' of resources
Rugby World Cup: Pacific nations 'starved' of resources
15 Oct 2019New Zealand Rugby's chair Brent Impey has hit out at World Rugby and European clubs over their treatment of Pasifika players. Video, Audio
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Wellington trio Mermaidens share new video ahead of live shows
Wellington trio Mermaidens share new video ahead of live shows
16 Oct 2019RNZ Music is excited to be the first to share this special live performance from indie-pop three-piece Mermaidens. ‘I Might Disappear’ was filmed at Wellington’s Worser Bay Surf Life Saving Club and comes ahead of shows in Auckland and Wellington.
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Six songs you need to hear this week
Six songs you need to hear this week
11 Oct 2019Song Crush - Nick Cave makes peace with his ghosts, Björk is cut up by The Knife, and New York indie-rockers Vivian Girls are back in business. Video, Audio
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What does the Sky-NZR partnership mean for consumers?
What does the Sky-NZR partnership mean for consumers?
14 Oct 2019Opinion - Sky and NZR are banking on both organisations benefiting from this week's announcement, but Hadyn Green asks what happens if that's not the case.
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The evolution of climate change media coverage
The evolution of climate change media coverage
It's been hard to miss the media reportage on climate change for the past few weeks, but in general, how is New Zealand media faring when it comes to shining the spotlight on the climate crisis? Audio
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Niue Language Week: 'Sharing stories about our homeland'
Niue Language Week: 'Sharing stories about our homeland'
Niueans across New Zealand are celebrating their culture and language this week. The theme is Tokiofa, Ofania, Mokoina e Vagahau Niue - Treasure, Love and Cherish the Niuean language. Audio
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Kurt Cobain's Unplugged cardigan up for auction
Kurt Cobain's Unplugged cardigan up for auction
13 Oct 2019“That performance in November 1993 was so historic, so ground-breaking, so changing for the Gen X people that were looking for something new and somebody to hold up as their hero, so this is a really great piece.” Video, Audio
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WOMAD 2020: second lineup announcement
WOMAD 2020: second lineup announcement
15 Oct 2019The WOMAD world music festival has announced 20 more acts for its 2020 festival, which takes place in Taranaki in March.
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Music Alive: Simon O'Neill in concert
Music Alive: Simon O'Neill in concert
15 Oct 2019Tenor Simon O'Neill is joined by Manase Latu, Samson Setu and Scottish bass-baritone Iain Paterson with pianist Terence Dennis for an evening of opera, lieder and song, linked together with banter and anecdote. Audio
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Parliament’s hidden fourth chamber has the best debates
Parliament’s hidden fourth chamber has the best debates
The House - The really intense debates at Parliament happen in a little-known 'fourth' debating chamber, behind closed doors, and involve temporary MPs. Audio
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Niue Language Week: 'Sharing stories about our homeland'
Niue Language Week: 'Sharing stories about our homeland'
Niueans across New Zealand are celebrating their culture and language this week. The theme is Tokiofa, Ofania, Mokoina e Vagahau Niue - Treasure, Love and Cherish the Niuean language. Audio
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Believe the hype - Japan has adopted rugby
Believe the hype - Japan has adopted rugby
15 Oct 2019The Detail - Through the lens of New Zealand sports reporting we learn that Japan has whole-heartedly embraced our national sport, and our national team. But is that just polish applied for the event? Audio
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Twister rips through animal sanctuary in Waikato
Twister rips through animal sanctuary in Waikato
15 Oct 2019A twister ripped through a King Country animal sanctuary this morning, bringing down fences and tossing chicken coops hundreds of metres away. Audio, Gallery
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This time it's personal: settling the score
This time it's personal: settling the score
Jennifer Ward-Lealand's special piece of music is an opera aria she first heard as a child. Video, Audio
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NZ Live: Reb Fountain
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
11 Oct 2019Folk-country singer Reb Fountain treats us to a live session. Video, Audio
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Two mosque attack widows plea for residency
Two mosque attack widows plea for residency
14 Oct 2019Voices - Two widows who had been preparing to join their husbands in Christchurch when the mosque attacks happened are to appeal to the Immigration Minister to let them stay in New Zealand. Audio
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Fiji mums wage battle against 'flakka'
Fiji mums wage battle against 'flakka'
A group of mothers in Fiji has formed a group to fight the use of methamphetamine and a new threat in Fiji - a drug known as 'flakka'.
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Settling The Score: Voting trends - one week left
Settling The Score: Voting trends - one week left
15 Oct 2019Vote this week for your best classical music. Then RNZ Concert will play NZ's favorite pieces across Labour day in Setting the Score 2019. Here are few things to keep in mind if you haven't voted yet...
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Daydreams: Creative mind process or redundant?
Daydreams: Creative mind process or redundant?
13 Oct 2019Our minds often wander, and at times it's a useful gateway to creativity and problem-solving but can also be dangerous, like when you’re driving. Psychologist Eve Blouin-Hudon has studied daydreams and tells us what she learned. Audio
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Sky TV's 'all or nothing' move on rugby
Sky TV's 'all or nothing' move on rugby
15 Oct 2019Mediawatch - Sky TV's new deal to secure premier rugby rights shows how far the under-pressure broadcaster was prepared to go to keep online rivals at bay for now, writes Colin Peacock.
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Kurt Cobain's Unplugged cardigan expected to fetch $300,000
Kurt Cobain's Unplugged cardigan expected to fetch $300,000
13 Oct 2019The iconic piece of pop culture is heading to the auction block for the second time in four years. Julien's Auctions executive director says the precious memorabilia hasn't been washed and still contains cigarette burns from the singer. Video, Audio
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Kim Gordon: 'I never questioned that I would succeed at something'
Kim Gordon: 'I never questioned that I would succeed at something'
12 Oct 2019Kim Hill asks the former Sonic Youth bassist about her new solo work, her fascination with Airbnb, and how she ended up making a cameo on Gilmore Girls. Video, Audio
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How technology is changing our towns
How technology is changing our towns
Two Cents Worth - The internet has changed almost every aspect of our lives, from banking to dating… and now shopping for a perfectly fitting bra. Audio