Afternoons for Friday 18 March 2016
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The Future Of Pizza Delivery: DRU The Robot - Don Meij
1:12 PM.It looks like the future of pizza delivery could be changing. And New Zealand could become the first country in the world, to test a driverless pizza delivery unit, or robot called DRU. The… Read more Audio
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The National Firefighter Combat Challenge - Dave Greensmith
1:20 PM.Firefighters from throughout the country are testing their fitness in Wellington today and tomorrow. The National Firefighter Combat Challenge at Wellington's Waterfront is held across two days. And… Read more Audio
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Polyfest! - Simon Wilson
1:26 PM.Polyfest is on! And this year marks its 41st birthday. It was formerly known as the Auckland Secondary Schools Maori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival. The cultural celebration is being held at… Read more Audio
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Critter Of The Week - Nicola Toki
1:35 PM.DOC's Threatened Species Ambassador, Nicola Toki, talks about the longfin eel. Read more Audio, Gallery
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The Mighty Kite: 2016 Otaki Kite Festival
2:07 PM.How to propose, take photos or resolve petty disputes with kites. Read more Video, Audio, Gallery
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NZ Live - Nairobi Trio
2:17 PM.In our Auckland studio; Richard Adams, John Quigley and Peter Koopman, better known collectively as The Nairobi Trio. Read more Video, Audio
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Movie Review - Dr Richard Swainson
3:24 PM.Our film reviewer Dr Richard Swainson was been to see 10 Cloverfield Lane and Crossing Rachmaninoff. Audio
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The Panel pre-show for 18 March 2016
3:43 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
1:10 First Song
'Alright In My Pocket' - Kendrick Lamar.
1:15 The Future Of Pizza Delivery: DRU The Robot - Don Meij
It looks like the future of pizza delivery could be changing. And New Zealand could become the first country in the world, to test a driverless pizza delivery unit, or robot called DRU. The four-wheeled vehicle was launched in Brisbane last night. Domino's CEO and managing director, Don Meij, is with us to talk about the technology.
1:25 The National Firefighter Combat Challenge - Dave Greensmith
Firefighters from throughout the country are testing their fitness in Wellington today and tomorrow. The National Firefighter Combat Challenge at Wellington's Waterfront is held across two days. And firefighters are challenged in Relay, Tandem and Individual categories. The combat challenge is hosted by the United Fire Brigades' Association and the Wellington Provincial Fire Brigades' Association. Dave Greensmith is a senior firefighter based at Christchurch Airport. He's in the capital MC'ing the event.
1:30 Polyfest! - Simon Wilson
Polyfest is on! And this year marks its 41st birthday. It was formerly known as the Auckland Secondary Schools Maori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival. The cultural celebration is being held at the Manukau Sports Bowl, until tomorrow. One man who's been enjoying the event is editor of Metro Magazine, Simon Wilson. He's been tweeting about how great it's been.
1:35 Critter Of The Week - Nicola Toki
DOC's Threatened Species Ambassador, Nicola Toki, talks about the long-finned eel.
1:40 Favourite Album
Arthur (or decline and fall of the British Empire) - The Kinks.
2:10 New Zealand Society
The Otaki Kite Festival on Otaki Beach in Kapiti is an annual event and it’s in its 4th year. They had near ideal weather this year and an estimated 18 000 people visited or participated over two days. Amelia Nurse – reported to be a novice kite flier herself – was there to enjoy the festivities.
2:20 NZ Live - The Nairobi Trio
In our Auckland studio; Richard Adams, John Quigley and Peter Koopman, better known collectively as The Nairobi Trio.
Simon Gault's BBQ half chicken Photo: Supplied
3:10 Food, Wine, Movies and Music
Food - Simon Gault shares his recipe for BBQ Italian chicken.
Weekend Wine - Joelle Thomson compares great Pinot Noir with not-so-great Pinot Noir.
Movie Review - Dr Richard Swainson has seen 10 Cloverleaf Lane and Crossing Rachmaninoff.
New Music - Zac Arnold on Primal Scream, Ladyhawke and Mermaidens.
3:45 The Panel Pre-Show
What the world is talking about with Jesse Mulligan, Jim Mora and Zara Potts.
Music played in this show
JESSE'S SONG:
ARTIST: Kendrick Lamar
SONG: Alright
COMP: Kendrick Duckworth, Pharrell Williams, Mark Spear
ALBUM: To Pimp a Butterfly
LABEL: Interscope
FEATURE ALBUM:
ARTIST: The Kinks
TITLE: Victoria
COMP: Ray Davies
ALBUM: Arthur (or The Decline and Fall of The British Empire)
LABEL: Pye
ARTIST: The Kinks
TITLE: Mr. Church Says
COMP: Ray Davies
ALBUM: Arthur (or The Decline and Fall of The British Empire)
LABEL: Pye
ARTIST: The Kinks
TITLE: Driv'in
COMP: Ray Davies
ALBUM: Arthur (or The Decline and Fall of The British Empire)
LABEL: Pye
NEW ZEALAND LIVE:
ARTIST: The Nairobi Trio
TITLE: Sacred Hill
COMP: Richard Adams, John Quigley, Peter Koopman
ALBUM: Collection
LIVE: RNZ Akld
ARTIST: The Nairobi Trio
TITLE: Evening Star
COMP: Richard Adams, John Quigley, Peter Koopman
ALBUM: Safari
LIVE: RNZ Akld
ARTIST: The Nairobi Trio
TITLE: Bluff Wisdom
COMP: Richard Adams, John Quigley, Peter Koopman
ALBUM: Shelf Life
LIVE: RNZ Akld
MUSIC 101 PREVIEW:
ARTIST: Mermaidens
TITLE: Cold Skin
COMP: Mermaidens
ALBUM: Undergrowth
LABEL: Mermaidens
PANEL - HALF TIME SONG:
ARTIST: Barry Crocker
TITLE: Theme from Neigbours
COMP: Jackie Trent, Tony Hatch
ALBUM: Single release
LABEL: BBC Records
