7:06 Sonic Tonic

8:06 On The Spot

Impromptu thoughts, perspectives and opinions on either the little or big things of life.

8:25 The Secret Life of Ten Guitars

Ten Guitars tells the story of a band of male guitarists who woo the ladies with their guitar playing. It became synonymous with the “Maori strum”, even though it was written by an Englishman and originally sung by a man who took the name of a German composer as his stage name. That aside, it’s taken its place on the hit parade of all-time Kiwi classics. Produced and presented by Julie Hill for Radio New Zealand National.

9:06 Country Life

Rural news and features.

10:17 Late Edition

A review of the leading news from Morning Report, Nine to Noon, Afternoons and Checkpoint. Also hear the latest news from around the Pacific on Radio New Zealand International's Dateline Pacific.

11:06 The Shed – A Whole New World of Music

Award-winning former British broadcaster Mark Coles presents his pick of the best new music releases and demos from around the planet. A glorious mix of brand new sounds from all over the world, real conversations with music makers and tales of everyday life as seen from an English garden shed. (MCM)

Gallery: Mark Coles's shed at the bottom of the garden

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