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The Sampler: Janelle Monae, John Prine and Neil Young
The Sampler: Janelle Monae, John Prine and Neil Young
9 May 2018Nick Bollinger discusses a funky and forthright new album from Janelle Monae; the first new songs in more than a decade from Americana icon John Prine, and a live set from the darker corners of the Neil Young archives.
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In theatres now: Faces Places
In theatres now: Faces Places
8 May 2018This Oscar-nominated documentary about the feisty yet affectionate partnership of two French artists is a delight, writes Dan Slevin.
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Bella and Michael play Beethoven
Bella and Michael play Beethoven
8 May 2018Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun performed the ten Beethoven Violin Sonatas at three concerts in two days in Auckland last September. Here they play three of them, including the lively 'Spring Sonata'.
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High hopes for hops
High hopes for hops
Sheep farmer Noel Moleta is turning his hand to hops on a 122-hectare property in the Marlborough Sounds. Audio
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The fortune of Dunedin theatre post-Fortune
The fortune of Dunedin theatre post-Fortune
Outrage and tears followed news of the sudden closure of Dunedin's Fortune Theatre last week. Lynn Freeman checks in with a couple of people from the local theatre community. Video, Audio
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Five Jazz Fest Faves
Five Jazz Fest Faves
1 May 2018The countdown is on for the Wellington Jazz Festival. RNZ Concert’s resident jazz-man Nick Tipping gives us his five faves from artists that you shouldn’t miss. Video, Audio
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New local news website for Queenstown and Wanaka
New local news website for Queenstown and Wanaka
The Southern Lakes region is starved of good journalism. A new local media venture plans to put that right. Audio
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The gang and the grower
The gang and the grower
Susan Murray checks in with an apple harvesting gang and an apple orchardist who says proposed wage increases will cost him an extra $75,000 dollars a year. Audio
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Carb On Carb are making socially aware emo-punk
Carb On Carb are making socially aware emo-punk
... and it’s really, really good, according to The Wireless' Kate Robertson.
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WATCH: Jamie McDell playing live
WATCH: Jamie McDell playing live
4 May 2018Jamie McDell goes back to her country roots on her new album Extraordinary Girl, and brings the band into the studio to play live. Video, Audio
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LISTEN: Dylan C has your beats needs covered
LISTEN: Dylan C has your beats needs covered
5 May 2018DJ Dylan C talks us through Low Key Source Vol 1, a mix he has dropped showcasing some of the label's great Australasian beat makers and MC's. He talks it through with Alex Behan. Audio
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The Mixtape: Sandy Mill
The Mixtape: Sandy Mill
5 May 2018After nearly three decades of lending her voice to the likes of SJD, Neil Finn, and Placebo, Sandy Mill has finally released her own EP. Audio
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What will AI mean for NZ?
What will AI mean for NZ?
5 May 2018Artificial intelligence technology will not lead to mass unemployment in this country, according to a new report. Peter Griffin and Emily Wang delve in on Bits + Bytes. Audio
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'New Zealand is one of the weediest places on earth'
'New Zealand is one of the weediest places on earth'
6 May 2018Introduced plant species are already taking over the NZ landscape, and ornamental plants could 'jump the garden fence' and get out of control, too, a plant biosecurity specialist says. Audio, Gallery
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Joyce Yang plays Rachmaninov
Joyce Yang plays Rachmaninov
7 May 2018The NZSO's all-Rachmaninov concert has a performance 'filled with poetic and quixotic touches' from pianist Joyce Yang.
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NZ Live: Jamie McDell
NZ Live: Jamie McDell
4 May 2018Kiwi musician Jamie McDell goes back to her country roots on her new album Extraordinary Girl. Watch her perform 'Slow Dream Boat' in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio
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The filmmaker and the farmer
The filmmaker and the farmer
Filmmaker Gaylene Barnes and her brother Andrew grow heritage potatoes, yams, carrots and parsnips on the south side of the Rakaia River. They're also trialling a crop of oil-producing peppermint. Audio, Gallery
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What's it like to be a Russian in New Zealand?
What's it like to be a Russian in New Zealand?
30 Apr 2018“[Russia doesn't] have good sides, we don’t have good guys. Only evil guys who are fighting against each other” – Auckland education consultant Dennis Vlasin. Audio
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Burning Up Years: Wellington's live music scene 1960-78
Burning Up Years: Wellington's live music scene 1960-78
5 May 2018For New Zealand Music Month, Wellington Museum is celebrating the capital’s first generation rockers and rollers with a new exhibition Burning Up Years - a showcase of New Zealand music made in 1960-78. Audio
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'Not all smoke alarms are created equal'
'Not all smoke alarms are created equal'
5 May 2018Paul Smith of consumer.org.nz has been reviewing smoke alarms. He tells us which ones are the safest and best. Audio
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The dawn of a new Commonwealth?
The dawn of a new Commonwealth?
Commonwealth leaders have just returned from a London retreat with a new sense of purpose for the 53 nations. But how realistic are their ambitions? Insight investigates. Video, Audio
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Big band bringing Monk with a modern twist
Big band bringing Monk with a modern twist
28 Apr 2018Inspired by jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, John Beasley has brought together the MONK'estra to play Monk's original music with an experimental big band sound. Video, Audio
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Witch's Cat Wanted by Joy H Davidson
Witch's Cat Wanted by Joy H Davidson
14 Feb 2018Once there was a very pleasant witch. She looked exactly as a witch should look, except for one small, furry detail... No cat! Francesca Emms reads a delightful story of perseverance and unlikely friendship. Audio
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Kermit The Frog of The Muppets tells all - Exclusive!
Kermit The Frog of The Muppets tells all - Exclusive!
27 Apr 2018Star TV presenter and singer of hit songs 'The Rainbow Connection' and 'It's Not Easy Being Green', Kermit The Frog comes clean about his vocal technique and what he'd really like to do with his New Zealand audience. Video, Audio