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'Chris Cornell could scream like no one else on the planet'
24 Aug 2024Tony Stamp revisits three classic albums from 1994 - including Superunknown by Seattle grunge band Soundgarden. Video, Audio
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Don't panic - Mpox is not the new Covid
Although a new strain of the viral infection Mpox has broken out in Central Africa, a local disease expert tells The Detail it's unlikely to become a global pandemic. Audio
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Why internet searches are serving up 'AI slop'
24 Aug 2024Gibberish generated by artificial intelligence is taking over the internet, says IT expert Danyl McLauchlan - and science fiction has foretold what happens next. Audio
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New Horizons: Caroline Shaw and Ringdown
25 Aug 2024William Dart looks at the enticing music of American composer Caroline Shaw, from her concert hall classical ventures to her latest singles with Danni Lee under the moniker of Ringdown. Audio
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Tropical fruit tree seedlings in high demand as climate changes
Southlanders are now able to grow pawpaw and bananas thanks to warmer weather. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 25 August 2024
25 Aug 2024Hymns from across the centuries this week, from Bernard of Clairvaux's 12th century poetry to NZ hymn writer Jocelyn Marshall's God of Ages written for a Millennium hymn competition. Audio
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NZ Live: Fin Rah Zel
23 Aug 2024New Plymouth soul-fusion band Fin Rah Zel play a set in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio
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From brat to demure - can you keep up?
24 Aug 2024As brat summer winds up in the Northern Hemisphere, #demure is trending thanks to TikTok creator Jools Lebron.
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Recipe: Red Curry Roasted Chicken
24 Aug 2024Kelly Gibney uses store-bought spice paste to create a delicious spicy chicken dish that's great with rice noodles and steamed greens.
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A deep dive into racism in the NZ police
In a world-first research project, the New Zealand police force submitted to intense scrutiny of potential racial bias. Audio
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"If I can make a contribution to the longevity and sustainability of our farming sector then I've done my job'
23 Aug 2024Methven farmer and agricultural trade envoy Hamish Marr works alongside the New Zealand government. Audio
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If your dog goes missing, don't try to find it - expert
23 Aug 2024After decades of searching for people lost in the wilderness, Don Schwass has become NZ's go-to dog tracker. Audio
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Disney just killed the most expensive Star Wars series ever - what went wrong?
22 Aug 2024It was supposed to offer a new hope. Instead, it offered a weekly dose of cringe and nonsense. This week it was cancelled.
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Jazz pianist Mike Nock to be inducted into NZ Music Hall of Fame
23 Aug 2024The 84-year-old jazz legend has played alongside some of the genre's greats, including Miles Davis and Art Blakey.
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Daniel Handler and the power of the 'transcribed consciousness' of literature
22 Aug 2024Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket's, latest book is a celebration of his life-long love of books and words. Audio
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'It's hot as hell in here' - Aunties go wild for Jason Momoa in Auckland
22 Aug 2024Review: I wasn't sure what kind of crowd would show up - would it be DC fans wanting to see Aquaman? Metalheads just there for the music? Or excitable aunties, just hoping for a glimpse of a certified dreamboat?
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How hard is it to change your child's name?
22 Aug 2024Adrienne Madsen decided on the name Jordan for her son. Ten weeks later, Jordan seemed more like a Benjamin.
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What's it like for a Kiwi comedian at Edinburgh Fringe? Exhausting
21 Aug 2024Comedian Becky Umbers is 'exhausted to the to the point of delirium', after three weeks putting on a show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Audio
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Flip Grater: 'These things end up as accidental secrets'
22 Aug 2024Getting married was the easiest thing in the world, while separation is the opposite in every way, says Flip Grater. Audio
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This is the best toastie in the country - so what's the secret?
21 Aug 2024The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover winner says his winning entry was inspired by a recent trip to Italy. Audio
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WATCH: Marlin's Dreaming live in studio with new album HIRL
17 Aug 2024Formed by longtime friends in Dunedin, the new album touches on feelings of both disconnection and inspiration after a move to Tāmaki Makaurau. Video, Audio
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'Worst job of my life' - A Kiwi's gig at a Trump music festival
20 Aug 2024The New York Times called it "a vision of the MAGA movement in pure party mode", while one New Zealander said: "It's just crazy... they're rednecks."
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How to photograph the blue supermoon
20 Aug 2024New Zealand will get a glimpse of the blue supermoon from this evening. Here's some tips on how to capture it.
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Is sitting in the car a bit too long really 'self care'?
20 Aug 2024"If that is the best tool you have in your tool box that is telling you something," says a counsellor, sucking some air out of the #cartime balloon.