7:12 Cultural Ambassador - Hip Hop Aotearoa

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Photo: Brad Warrington

Continuing our journey through Hip-Hop Aotearoa, Brad Warington joins us once again. Tonight we're in the early 2000s. with the rise of the producer and the importance of the dj.

7:35 Materials Fact of Fiction - Spiderman's Silk

Dr Paul Hume, MacDiarmid Institute Postdoctoral Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington looks into the science behind Spiderman’s silk.

A giant inflatable Spider-Man is displayed on the red carpet for "Spider-Man: Far From Home" World premiere in Hollywood.

A giant inflatable Spider-Man is displayed on the red carpet for "Spider-Man: Far From Home" World premiere in Hollywood. Photo: Chris Delmas / AFP

8:15 Dateline Pacific

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Photo: RNZ

RNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to one of their reporters for a daily update.  Tonight Bryan Crump talks to Koroi Hawkins.

8:30 Window on the World

A British doctor, Professor John Wright, is helping Bradford Royal Infirmary to prepare for Covid-19. 

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford Royal Infirmary Photo: Paul Glazzard / Bradford Royal Infirmary

9:07 Our Changing World

Measurements from a space-based LIDAR instrument for the month of January 2020 show dust from the Australian bushfires in the stratosphere spread across the southern hemisphere, while the northern hemisphere shows dust lingering from volcanic eruptions more than six months earlier.

Measurements from a space-based LIDAR instrument for the month of January 2020 show dust from the Australian bushfires in the stratosphere spread across the southern hemisphere, while the northern hemisphere shows dust lingering from volcanic eruptions more than six months earlier. Photo: Jean-Paul Vernier / NASA

This week on Our Changing World, Alison Ballance finds out about the bushfire dust that is still around, high up in the stratosphere, and she takes to the streets to meet a sociologist studying cyclists, bike lanes and e-scooters.

Dr Mike Lloyd is a sociologist at Victoria University of Wellington. He is also a cyclist, and researches the interactions between pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

Dr Mike Lloyd is a sociologist at Victoria University of Wellington. He is also a cyclist, and researches the interactions between pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance

9:30 Overseas Correspondent

Shoba Naryan joins us from Bangalore with the latest news and stories from India.

Residents look out from window at walled city during the nationwide Lockdown imposed in the wake of the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic  in Jaipur, Rajasthan,India.

Residents look out from window at walled city during the nationwide Lockdown imposed in the wake of the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic in Jaipur, Rajasthan,India. Photo: Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto

10:17 After10

  • 10:20 Helping Homeless People Stay Safe in Tauranga

We speak to Tommy Kapai from Te Tuinga Whanau Trust in Tauranga who are working together with the RSA to provide shelter and food for homeless people during Level 4 and 3.

Tommy Wilson is the CEO of Te Tuinga Whanau Trust, formed 27 years ago by the Māori Womens Welfare League.

Tommy Wilson is the CEO of Te Tuinga Whanau Trust, formed 27 years ago by the Māori Womens Welfare League. Photo: RNZ/Justine Murray

  • 10:40  Music Down The Line with David Bremner.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra have been going the extra mile to make sure New Zealander's have access to their music and talents.  Keep an eye on their Facebook for the latest virtual recitals and concerts.

Tonight NZSO principal trombonist David Bremner treats us to some music down the line.

NZSO principal trombonist David Bremner

NZSO principal trombonist David Bremner Photo: NZSO

11:07 Music 101 pocket edition

Dr Fabio Morreale

Dr Fabio Morreale Photo: supplied

On this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan speaks with Dr Fabio Morreale from the University of Auckland about the ways streaming platforms like Spotify influence our listening habits, Kirsten Johnstone gets on the line with Aussie musician Tash Sultana to talk about her new single ‘Pretty Lady’, and Auckland indie supergroup Thee Golden Geese introduce themselves. 

Tash Sultana

Tash Sultana Photo: Michael Amico