7:12 Cultural Ambassador - Jazz

Fergus Barrowman joins us once again with his pick of the latest jazz releases.  Tonight music from Matt Wilson, Dave Douglas and Ambrose Akinsmusire.

Ambrose Akinmusire

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7:35 Space Debris and Why it's a Problem. 

 Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom - co-founder and CEO of SpaceBase joins us once again. Tonight she is looking at the problem of space debris.

Space debris

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8:15 Dateline Pacific

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RNZ Pacific's daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news.

8:30 Window on the World

What is it about a beautiful landscape that people like so much? Caz Graham explores the appeal of landscapes, starting with a visit to the English Lake District. 

Lake District Landscape

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9:07 Our Changing World

This week, on Our Changing World, radiocarbon expert Jocelyn Turnbull from GNS Science is measuring how much carbon dioxide we're producing in different towns and cities - and she's doing it by cutting the grass.

GNS Science radiocarbon scientist Jocelyn Turnbull is using grass to measure how much carbon dioxide is being emitted in New Zealand urban areas, such as Hutt City.

GNS Science radiocarbon scientist Jocelyn Turnbull is using grass to measure how much carbon dioxide is being emitted in New Zealand urban areas, such as Hutt City. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance

9:30 Lifeguards Bracing Themselves for the Busiest Summer on Record

Surf Lifeguards around the country are bracing themselves for what could be the busiest lifesaving season on record as New Zealanders face a summer without the option of overseas holidays.

SLSNZ volunteer Surf Lifeguard with binoculars

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Covid-19 travel restrictions mean many Kiwis will be planning "staycations" this summer and Surf Life Saving New Zealand Chief Executive, Paul Dalton is encouraging beachgoers to familiarise themselves with key safety messages. 

 

0:17 Lately

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Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.

11:07 Music 101 pocket edition

After 11, on this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition, The Phoenix Foundation's Samuel Flynn Scott takes us through their new album Friend Ship and Professor Susan Rogers former sound engineer for Prince speaks with Jesse Mulligan.

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