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Getting steamy: The pressing desires of the iron man
Getting steamy: The pressing desires of the iron man
16 Dec 2018"It feels like you're in a surreal 1990s Hong Kong art film when you’re in a bar in New York City ironing random strangers’ clothes," says Brooklyn Ironers Union founder and ironer-in chief James Hook. Audio
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Music Alive: NZCT Chamber Music Contest Final
Music Alive: NZCT Chamber Music Contest Final
18 Dec 2018A highlight of 2018 was the final of the schools' chamber music contest featuring a high level of playing and intensity from all involved. Clarissa Dunn presents from the stage.
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NZ Prime Minister discusses protecting migrant workers
NZ Prime Minister discusses protecting migrant workers
18 Dec 2018New Zealand's government needs to take action to encourage people to come forward and report exploitation of migrant workers and how to protect them, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Video, Audio
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Cooks police want regional communication over deportees
Cooks police want regional communication over deportees
18 Dec 2018Law enforcement agencies in the Pacific must work with their international counterparts to police criminals deported to their birth countries, according to the Cook Islands Police Minister.
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'We’re in a new punk generation for tucker'
'We’re in a new punk generation for tucker'
15 Dec 2018MasterChef Australia judge and food writer Matt Preston is known for his sartorial style but - following the release of his new book - tells Kim Hill of his punk-band roots and three months spent in a Grecian herder's shed. Audio
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Niue’s case against Swedish internet company weak, says expert
Niue’s case against Swedish internet company weak, says expert
An internet expert has poured cold water over Niue's claim a Swedish company took over its domain name without consent.
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Boxing: Ouch, Joe Parker takes the low road
Boxing: Ouch, Joe Parker takes the low road
16 Dec 2018Opinion - The main talking point leading up to Joseph Parker's fight against Alexander Flores was how motivated he was to return to potentially challenging for a world heavyweight title again. His hunger, desire and most of all, aggression - did he have it in him?
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Silika Isaia performs a Christmas song live
Silika Isaia performs a Christmas song live
17 Dec 2018Silika Isaia from Papatoetoe High School ,who was one of the winners of the Stand Up Stand Out school singing competition, returned to Jesse Mulligan 1pm to 4pm to sing a Christmas song. Video, Audio
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Speaking to the Speaker on a year of changes
Speaking to the Speaker on a year of changes
16 Dec 2018The House - Parliament is something of a circus, with the Speaker in the middle of it all as ringmaster. In just over a year, Trevor Mallard has already made or begun significant changes in Parliament, and reveals he has more in mind. Audio
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VIDEO PREMIERE: L.A.B. perform new track 'Fashion Dread' live
VIDEO PREMIERE: L.A.B. perform new track 'Fashion Dread' live
18 Dec 2018RNZ Music is super stoked to share another unreleased track from NZ supergroup L.A.B. 'Fashion Dread' is from the band's upcoming second album, L.A.B. II, which is out this Friday.
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Album review: Mith by Lonnie Holley
Album review: Mith by Lonnie Holley
11 Dec 2018Nick Bollinger explores the improvisational cosmos of 'outsider artist' Lonnie Holley for The Sampler. Audio
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Celebrity kiwi released into the wild
Celebrity kiwi released into the wild
17 Dec 2018One of the nation's most famous kiwi was among four released onto Taranaki Maunga at the launch of the Kiwi Recovery Plan/Mahere Whakaora Kiwi 2018-2028 yesterday.
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Laneway 2019: six acts you should know about
Laneway 2019: six acts you should know about
18 Dec 2018As always, a fresh line-up of new and exciting acts will hit the stage at this summer's Laneway Festival. Bridie Chetwin-Kelly gives us her picks.
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Pouwhenua herald world's biggest kapa haka fest
Pouwhenua herald world's biggest kapa haka fest
17 Dec 2018A new generation of urban Māori are on display in the heart of Wellington as the city prepares to host the biggest kapa haka festival in the country.
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Nick Bollinger's favourite Christmas song
Nick Bollinger's favourite Christmas song
17 Dec 2018While The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale Of New York’ is always a welcome breath of foul alcoholic air at Christmastime, Nick Bollinger prefers the little-known 'Santa Claus' by American bluesman Sonny Boy Williamson.
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Pacific happy with Tuna Commission outcome
Pacific happy with Tuna Commission outcome
17 Dec 2018Pacific Islands fisheries leaders are satisfied with the outcomes of last week's meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, or Tuna Commission, in Hawaii. Audio
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The RNZ Christmas recipe collection – it's that time again
The RNZ Christmas recipe collection – it's that time again
17 Dec 2018Make it a festive feast to remember.
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Music Alive: Bernstein at 100
Music Alive: Bernstein at 100
17 Dec 2018Morgan James joins the NZSO for an evening of highlights from the works of Leonard Bernstein, whose centenary we celebrated this year.
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Best of 2018: RNZ presenters and staff pick their favourite tracks
Best of 2018: RNZ presenters and staff pick their favourite tracks
17 Dec 2018The team at RNZ - both on air and off - pick their favourite songs of 2018 and tell us what they're up to over summer!
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Miss Tahiti feted for winning Miss France contest
Miss Tahiti feted for winning Miss France contest
17 Dec 2018There have been celebrations in French Polynesia after Miss Tahiti won the Miss France contest.
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Why we moved to NZ after Trump was elected
Why we moved to NZ after Trump was elected
14 Dec 2018The Nash family were among 17,000 Americans who took steps to emigrate to New Zealand after the 2016 presidential election. Video, Audio
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Guam basketball calls on Australia & NZ for help
Guam basketball calls on Australia & NZ for help
Guam is calling on New Zealand and Australia to help aid the development of Pacific Island basketball.
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Man arrested for human trafficking, slavery after targeting 'vulnerable' workers
Man arrested for human trafficking, slavery after targeting 'vulnerable' workers
17 Dec 2018A 64-year-old man has been arrested for human trafficking and slavery after allegedly bringing Samoan nationals to New Zealand to work for him illegally. Video
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How could open-plan offices be less terrible?
How could open-plan offices be less terrible?
15 Dec 2018In a recent episode of the popular podcast Freakonomics, journalist Stephen Dubner looks at why today's open offices are often "a nightmare of noise and discomfort" and whether they can be saved. Richard Scott tunes in. Audio