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There is something for everyone in the wee small hours of a brand new day, every day, on our All Night Programme, a live-hosted programme of features, music, news and weather.
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Unchained XL ‘Weight On My Bars, Pt. IV’
RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the brand new single and video from Auckland rapper Unchained XL, ‘Weight On My Bars, Pt. IV’.
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LISTEN: 'Studio 360' on life as an opera extra
'Studio 360' is a podcast featuring stories about, and interviews with, the people creating some of the biggest plays, books, films, and music today. We meet Iggy Berlin who shares details of his life as an opera extra. Audio
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Music poster exhibition showcases punk and new wave art from '77-'81
Toward the end of the 1970s, punk and new wave turned NZ's popular music scene on its head. And bands including The Suburban Reptiles, Toy Love and the Terrorways and friends were creating gig posters that were amazing works of art. Audio
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Bailey Wiley's most honest songs yet
Taranaki born soul singer Bailey Wiley is becoming stronger and more resolutely herself with each release. Kirsten Johnstone finds out more about her evolution. Video, Audio
Programmes
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The Panel
The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests.
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Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Jesse hosts an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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The Podcast Hour
Designed to help you discover what to listen to next, host Richard Scott hunts out the best podcasts from New Zealand and around the world.
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Sourdough 101
Neville Chun teaches Simon how to make sourdough from home.
Presenters
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Kirsten Johnstone
Station: National
Programme: Song Crush
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Bryan Crump
Station: National
Programme: Nights
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Yadana Saw
Station: National
Programme: Music 101
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Charlotte Graham-McLay
Station: National
Programme: The Weekend
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Katrina Batten
Station: National
Programmes: News, Christmas Day
Popular audio
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Political commentators Mills & Sherson
20 May 2019Stephen Mills and Trish Sherson dissect the Australian election result and also a look at what's happening on the NZ political front, including talk of an Alfred Ngaro led Christian Party. Stephen… Audio
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Crusaders' behaviour questioned as Mo'unga, Bridge play on
22 May 2019All Blacks Richie Mo'unga and George Bridge are free to play for the Crusaders this weekend while an investigation is carried out into their alleged offensive behaviour while in South Africa.
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Douglas Coupland - I Miss My Pre-Internet Brain
18 May 2019Douglas Coupland sometimes misses the time before the dawn of the internet, but says once you get addicted to any increased level of speed of information you can never go backwards. Mixing the bizarre… Audio
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Deeyah Khan: Up close and personal with extremists
Muslim director Deeyah Khan's spent the last part of her career looking at extremism in both white supremacist movements as well as Islamic groups. She speaks to Paul about her work. Audio
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Colville, a Coromandel town with heart
Colville sits at the end of windy unsealed roads, has pohutukawa-fringed beaches on its doorstep, and boasts a strong, vibrant community. Country Life meets some locals. Audio, Gallery
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Midweek Media Watch
22 May 2019Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Emile Donovan about media self-obsession, an awful Aussie election gimmick; two lost-and-found tearjerkers; a spoiled spoiler story -… Audio
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6 dead in Jakarta riots
22 May 2019At least six people are dead and more than 200 injured in the Indonesian city of Jakarta, after protestors clashed with police following the release of official election results. Stephen Wright is a… Audio
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Movie review - Top End Wedding
22 May 2019Top end wedding is a romantic comedy with a bicultural message under the laughs. Stars Miranda Tapsell (The Sapphires) and Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody). Audio
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Movie review - Merata
22 May 2019Merata: How Mum decolonised the screen is a documentary by Heperi Mita about his mother, Merata Mita - film-maker, activist and indigenous film pioneer. Audio
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Movie review - John Wick 3
22 May 2019John Wicks 3: Parabellum sees Keanu Reeves' dog-loving hit-man up against even more assassination attempts. Co-starring Ian McShane, Halle Berry and Anjelica Huston. Audio
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At the Movies for 22 May 2019
22 May 2019Simon Morris discovers that just because there's a range of movies doesn't mean they're exactly diverse. He settles for a blokey action franchise, and two different ways of dealing with biculturalism.
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Sofa Session - Arjuna Oakes
22 May 2019Arjuna Oakes is live in the studio for a sofa session. With his perfect blend of shining jazz piano and beautiful soulful vocals, you're in for a treat. Audio
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Nuk Korako says e noho rā
22 May 2019Nuk Korako didn’t plan to be a politician. And on becoming one later in life he was dropped in the deep end. He's now saying goodbye with huge plans ahead. Audio
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Nuk Korako says e noho rā
22 May 2019Nuk Korako didn’t plan to be a politician. And on becoming one later in life he was dropped in the deep end. He's now saying goodbye with huge plans ahead. Audio
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Nuk Korako says e noho rā
22 May 2019Nuk Korako didn’t plan to be a politician. And on becoming one later in life he was dropped in the deep end. He's now saying goodbye with huge plans ahead. Audio
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Harbour Bridge cycle, walkway to cost ‘$100m plus’
22 May 2019New Zealand Transport Agency says it hopes to start work early next year on the long-awaited shared cycle and walkway across Auckland's Harbour Bridge. Reporter Jordan Bond sat down with the agency's… Video, Audio
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Worksafe must investigate ‘systemic issues’ at Parliament – Mai Chen
Lawyer Mai Chen says Parliament's workplace culture needs to change, and the only way that's going to happen is to ensure there are consequences for perpetrators. She told Lisa Owen Worksafe should be… Audio
Today’s Schedule
12:04 AM. All Night Programme
Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:15 Witness (BBC); 12:30 Discovery (BBC); 1:05 The Thursday Feature (RNZ); 2:05 NZ Books (RNZ); 2:30 Song Crush (RNZ); 3:05 Phoenix by Elizabeth Smither told by Annie Whittle (1 of 2, RNZ); 3:30 The Cultural Frontline (BBC); 4:30 Heihei Celebrates (RNZ); 4:50 Book Review (RNZ)
5:00 AM. First Up with Indira Stewart
New Zealand's early morning wake-up call
6:00 AM. Morning Report
RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:
6:20 and 6:50 Business News
6:26 Rural News
6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers
9:06 AM. Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance
Noon Midday Report
RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:
12:16 Business News
12:26 Sport
12:34 Rural News
12:43 Worldwatch
1:06 PM. Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)
4:06 PM. The Panel with Wallace Chapman
An hour of discussion, featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests (RNZ)
5:00 PM. Checkpoint
RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme
6:30 PM. Trending Now
Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
6:55 PM. The House
Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (RNZ)
7:06 PM. Nights with Bryan Crump
RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information
7:30 PM. New Horizons
With Music commentator and critic William Dart (RNZ)
8:15 PM. Dateline Pacific
A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)
8:30 PM. Windows on the World
International public radio features and documentaries
9:06 PM. Our Changing World
Highlights from the world of science and the environment, with Alison Ballance (RNZ)
10:00 PM. News at Ten
A roundup of today's news and sport
10:15 PM. Lately with Karyn Hay
A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)
11:06 PM. The Music 101 Pocket Edition
Music, interviews, live performances, behind the scenes, industry issues, career profiles, new, back catalogue, undiscovered, greatest hits, tall tales - with a focus on New Zealand/Aotearoa (RNZ)