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Afternoons for Thursday 8 October 2009
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The best song ever written
1:07 PM.Sarah Nation of Hastings chooses Gershwin's 'Summertime', performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Louie Armstrong. Audio
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Your Place
1:20 PM.Another slice of rural life as we talk to three interesting characters from one of our smaller towns, Cust. To get there, we head to Canterbury and along Route 72 from Rangiora towards the mountains… Read more Audio
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The Moa Man
2:10 PM.What did we do to the moa? Just how much did humans contribute to the big bird's demise? Those are the questions researchers hope to answer with a new study. Otago University anthropologist Chris… Read more Audio
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Ukelele world record
2:20 PM.The sound of more than 800 ukeleles playing in unison will be music to the ears of the organisers of an attempt to set a new world record - the world's largest ukelele ensemble. Audio
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Feature album
2:52 PM.Today's album is a recent release by British indie rock band, Wild Beasts - it's called 'Two Dancers', and is being hailed as one of the albums of the year. Audio
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Arts Report
3:06 PM.Lynn Freeman asks what drives people to collect stuff - from hankies and garden tools to encyclopaedias, Fords and much more. Plus, a show of robots in Wellington. Audio
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Christchurch Story with Katy Gosset
3:30 PM.Christchurch has been playing host to the region's motorhome enthusiasts. An Annual Expo showcased the latest in mobile home products whilst also providing a chance for fellow nomads to share a few… Read more Audio
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Environment
3:47 PM.The New Zealand Innocence Project, a joint venture between Victoria University and the University of Otago, investigates possible miscarriages of justice. Matthew Gerrie leads the project, and is… Read more Audio
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The Panel (part 1)
4:10 PM.With Richard Griffin and Amanda Millar. Audio
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The Panel (part 2)
4:40 PM.With Richard Griffin and Amanda Millar. Audio