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New Zealand's 'Little Miss Metric'
Although she “retired” at age 10, Jeannie Preddey has a special place in New Zealand history.
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The iconic (and often quirky) sculptures of New Zealand
21 May 2025Whether a gumboot, carrot, cow or L&P bottle, these kitschy constructions dotting the country serve as landmarks and a nod to what makes the town tick.
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How micro-feminism in the workplace can support your colleagues
21 May 2025Small acts of resistance known as "micro-feminism" can help women feel empowered at work.
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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is action-packed, and quite ridiculous
20 May 2025As Tom Cruise's muscular action franchise reaches its ostensible conclusion - although let's face it: if this one does well, they'll totally come back - it's worth taking stock of the journey taken to get here.
Programmes
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Culture 101
Perlina Lau and Mark Amery host a weekly show about creativity and culture in Aotearoa.
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Nine To Noon
From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to…
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The Mixtape
Our guest compiles a C60 and talk us through their music selections.
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Mediawatch
There's never a shortage of opinions on the media - but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail twice a week, accompanied by to-the-point interviews and analysis. Mediawatch is a must-listen…
Presenters
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Lisa Owen
Station: National
Programme: Checkpoint
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Mark Amery
Station: National
Programme: Culture 101
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Kathryn Ryan
Station: National
Programme: Nine To Noon
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Sharon Brettkelly
Station: National
Programme: The Detail
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Alexa Cook
Station: National
Programmes: Various - Alternate presenter, News
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Peter McIlwaine
Station: National
Programme: All Night Programme
Today’s Schedule
12:00 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features
6:00 AM. Storytime (RNZ)
7:00 AM. RNZ's Podcast Hour
8:00 AM. Sunday Morning with Jim Mora
A fresh attitude on current affairs, the news behind the news, in-depth documentaries, sport from the outfield, politics from the insiders.
9:06 AM. Mediawatch
Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)
12:12 PM. Culture 101
Perlina Lau and Mark Amery host a weekly show about creativity and culture in Aotearoa.
1:30 PM. At the Movies (RNZ)
A weekly topical magazine programme about current film releases and film-related topics (RNZ)
2:06 PM. Culture 101 Continues
3:05 PM. Drama (RNZ)
Highlighting radio playwriting and performance (RNZ)
4:06 PM. The Sunday Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases
5:00 PM. The World at Five
A roundup of today's news and sport.
5:10 PM. Feature Programming
6:45 PM. Here Now
7:06 PM. Feature Programming
8:06 PM. The Sunday Night Retro Show with Phil O'Brien
An evening of music and memories (RNZ)
10:10 PM. Mediawatch
11:06 PM. Inside Out
Jazz with Nick Tipping