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'In every moment of care they honoured him'
'In every moment of care they honoured him'
13 May 2019It is Hospice Awareness Week and writer Michelle Langstone pays tribute to the people who looked after her father with such care, professionalism and kindness during his final days.
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Christchurch Dilemmas: How do you grow the good stuff?
Christchurch Dilemmas: How do you grow the good stuff?
13 May 2019Buildings once stood where lettuces now thrive, in the centre of our second biggest city. As Frank Film found out, Cultivate Christchurch produces more than veges, they’re growing opportunities for young people.
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Why it matters that Donald Trump cheats at golf
Why it matters that Donald Trump cheats at golf
13 May 2019The Detail - Donald Trump cheats at golf, and lies about his handicap. Why does it matter? Former Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly talks about the President he says is as rotten as a year-old banana. Audio
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Review: The Chills - The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps
Review: The Chills - The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps
13 May 2019The new rockumentary about this bittersweet Dunedin band "turns it up to 11.... It is, by any measure, definitive.... It shows us how lovable he is but also how difficult he might be to work with", according to film critic Dan Slevin.
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Reviews - The Chaperone & The Aftermath
Reviews - The Chaperone & The Aftermath
8 May 2019The Chaperone (written by Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes) and The Aftermath (starring Keira Knightley) are a little too reminiscent of older and better movies, according to Simon Morris. Video, Audio
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A 'brief' history of New Zealand
A 'brief' history of New Zealand
12 May 2019Sonia Sly gets the lowdown on Jockey's iconic Y-Fronts – a favourite of Kiwi men since 1940 – in the final episode of My Heels Are Killing Me ; Audio
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How to make the perfect beef and cheese burger
How to make the perfect beef and cheese burger
10 May 2019To make the best meaty burger you've ever had, use a 100 percent beef patty and aged cheddar, says Burger Burger chef and co-founder Adrian Chilton. He shares his recipe. Audio
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Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
13 May 2019"It will be the happiest piece I have ever written, especially the last movement," said Felix Mendelssohn. Today's the anniversary of its première in 1833.
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Australia looks for leadership in government and on air
Australia looks for leadership in government and on air
Mediawatch - In the middle of an intense election campaign, Australia’s public broadcaster has been looking for new leaders itself after a scandal that saw off its top executives last year. Audio
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Angela Clifford: the foodie farmer passionate about sustainability
Angela Clifford: the foodie farmer passionate about sustainability
Angela runs growing workshops at her small family farm in North Canterbury and also leads the food sustainability movement Eat New Zealand. Audio
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Mucking in together for mental wellbeing
Mucking in together for mental wellbeing
In days gone by, Northern Manawatu farmers haven't gone in for group activities, but now a group take 'social days' off the farm together for pest-destruction shoots and bike rides. Audio
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An orchestral twist on a 'gloriumptious' Roald Dahl classic
An orchestral twist on a 'gloriumptious' Roald Dahl classic
12 May 2019Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes are set to music in the new production Dahlesque. Australian singer Elise McCann leads the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performance this weekend.
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Opera on Sunday: Tosca
Opera on Sunday: Tosca
12 May 2019Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. Listen from 6pm on RNZ Concert.
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Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders play 'Word Gets Around'
Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders play 'Word Gets Around'
3 May 2019Lyttleton bluesman Delaney Davidson and country legend Barry Saunders perform the title track from their new album. Video, Audio
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'Her legacy is relevant': Merata Mita doco released for Mother's Day
'Her legacy is relevant': Merata Mita doco released for Mother's Day
11 May 2019Ground-breaking New Zealand filmmaker Merata Mita is the subject of a documentary screening around New Zealand today. Audio
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Economics: the many ways to count the ways
Economics: the many ways to count the ways
Business journalists love talking about the consumers price index (CPI) and gross domestic product (GDP) - but have you heard of the Big Mac Index or the Truckometer? Nikki Mandow investigates indicators. Audio
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Anthems: New Zealand’s Iconic Hits
Anthems: New Zealand’s Iconic Hits
13 May 2019A new series on Prime TV / Prime Catch Up tells the story of New Zealand music through some of our biggest songs, with many of Aotearoa's most loved musicians. RNZ Music is very excited to share these extra video stories:
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TV streaming: what's good this week?
TV streaming: what's good this week?
12 May 2019Dan Slevin picks the best new shows on New Zealand streaming services.
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Storytime: Playing it cool
Storytime: Playing it cool
12 May 2019Something for the juniors today. Nat and Nadia are twins who don't always get along. Nadia is worried a cat will ruin her music recital.
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Music to melt Mama’s heart this Mother’s Day
Music to melt Mama’s heart this Mother’s Day
15 May 2019Many musicians have written songs about their mum or being a mother themselves. Here are some of our favourites.
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Waisake Naholo – a modern-day rugby success story
Waisake Naholo – a modern-day rugby success story
10 May 2019Naholo can leave New Zealand rugby safe in the knowledge he's made a genuinely worthwhile contribution, writes Hamish Bidwell.
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A Mother's Day playlist
A Mother's Day playlist
12 May 2019Every songwriter has a mother, and most of them have written at least one song about them, or about being a mother themselves. Here are some of our favourites, in honour of Mother's Day.
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Hymns on Sunday
Hymns on Sunday
12 May 2019Today Robyn Jaquiery includes a track from the new Kiwi gospel album Offering, plus some dedication hymns, spirituals, and a Charles Wesley favourite. Video, Audio
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Sound Lounge: Four composers represent NZ at ISCM in Estonia
Sound Lounge: Four composers represent NZ at ISCM in Estonia
11 May 2019The ISCM World Music Days festival is a bit like a United Nations of contemporary music with musicians from all over the world coming together to present and talk about new music.