Lately for Tuesday 28 January 2020
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Game Theory: Brad Edwards- the Rise of Basketball
10:48 PM.The extensive media coverage here of the death of Los Angeles Lakers star, Kobe Bryant, got us thinking about how basketball has become a huge sport in New Zealand. Its growth at secondary school… Read more Audio
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Author Graeme Lay remembers his friend Gordon McLauchlan
10:30 PM.Well known New Zealand author, journalist and broadcaster Gordon McLauchlan has died at the age of 89. Author Graeme Lay pays tribute to his long-time friend. Read more Audio
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'A pattern of poor care' at Hutt Valley DHB's maternity ward
10:18 PM.One baby died and another suffered a brain injury in what the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner calls a 'pattern of poor care' at the Hutt Valley District Health Board's maternity ward. Two… Read more Audio
Photo: RNZ
10:20 'A pattern of poor care' at Hutt Valley DHB's maternity ward
One baby died and another suffered a brain injury in what the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner calls a 'pattern of poor care' at the Hutt Valley District Health Board's maternity ward.
Two reports released today say the DHB failed to adequately monitor the babies' heart rates during labour. Karyn speaks with Deputy Commissioner Rose Wall about her findings.
Photo: RNZ
10.30 Author Graeme Lay remembers his friend Gordon McLauchlan
Well known New Zealand author, journalist and broadcaster Gordon McLauchlan has died at the age of 89. Author Graeme Lay pays tribute to his long-time friend.
Gordon McLauchlan Photo: supplied
Graeme Lay Photo: Photo David White New Zealand Listener
10.40 Game Theory: The Rise of Basketball
The extensive media coverage here of the death of basketball great, Kobe Bryant, got us thinking about how basketball has become a huge sport in New Zealand.
Basketball's growth at secondary school level has set it on a trajectory to become the dominant sport played in New Zealand in the coming decade.
Basketball NZ's community manager, Brad Edwards, chats to Karyn Hay about why basketball resonates so much with New Zealanders.
Photo: Aaron Davies
