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10.17 Fresh rioting overnight in Belfast after a week of growing unrest  

It's being called the worst violence in Northern Ireland in more than a decade triggered in part by the new realities of a post-Brexit world. US President Joe Biden has joined UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in a call for calm after the worst violence in Belfast in years. Rich Preston from the BBC World Service will have an update after another night of rioting.

Police officer use water cannon as they clash with nationalist youths in the Springfield Road area of Belfast on April 8, 2021 as disorder continued in the Northern Ireland capital following days of mainly loyalist violence.

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10.24 Thousands Strike for Climate in New Zealand cities

Thousands of students and older supporters turned out around the country for today's School Strike for Climate. Karyn speaks with Ciara Foley who was one of the organisers of the protest in Christchurch.

Protesters outside the council building in Christchurch chant "Mayor Dalziel" and "where's our mayor?" Councillors attempted to speak, but were drowned out by the crowd calling for the mayor.

Protesters outside the council building in Christchurch chant "Mayor Dalziel" and "where's our mayor?" Councillors attempted to speak, but were drowned out by the crowd calling for the mayor. Photo: RNZ / Hugo Cameron

10.30 Out Lately with Finn Johansson

Wellington's intrepid music selector Finn Johansson joins Karyn for his fortnightly insights into new releases near and far. Tonight Finn hones his audio focus on Glaare, Gayblade and Elegiac.

Your Hellbound Heart by Glaare

Your Hellbound Heart by Glaare Photo: supplied