7:12 The Toxicology of Kava

Toxicologist Leo Schep is taking a look at that traditional South Pacific psychoactive beverage used for social and cultural purposes, called Kava.

Kava being prepared for leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum.

Kava being prepared for leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum. Photo: RNZ / Chris Bramwell

Kava is derived from the plant Piper Methysticum.

FijiKava aims to have a sustainable supply chain of the crop.

FijiKava aims to have a sustainable supply chain of the crop. Photo: FIJIKAVA

7:35 Deeply Human

A new series form the BBC World service...Deeply Human

Why do you do what you do? Exploring our loves, fears, habits and hopes, American singer and writer, Dessa.takes a deeply personal look at what lies behind our thoughts and behaviour. Can a better understanding of human nature help us be more generous with other people's behaviour, and even our own?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 20: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Dessa visits SiriusXM Studios on November 20, 2019 in New York City.   Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Dia Dipasupil / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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In the first episode of the series, Dessa looks at dating. We spend a lot of time looking for love - but have we got that wrong? Is love really something you discover, or something you'd be better growing into?

Tinder profiles belonging to young men in Tairāwhiti have prompted a conversation about sexual consent and attitudes towards women.

Tinder profiles belonging to young men in Tairāwhiti have prompted a conversation about sexual consent and attitudes towards women. Photo: LDR/ Liam Clayton/ The Gisborne Herald

Dessa finds answers in the supermarket cereal aisle and the brain scans carried out by a biological anthropologist - someone who puts your life in the context of everyone else's. If you think you're special, think again! But then, Dessa hears some words of wisdom from her mum on how best to navigate the wilderness of dating apps.

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 Fragments: First-hand accounts of the 2011 February Earthquake 

Fragments: First-Hand Accounts of the 2011 February Earthquake brings together an archive of interviews recorded by documentary makers Sandra Close and Julie Hutton in the months following the devastating earthquake.

Tonight's we conclude the story of The East of the city. Nurse Sue Hird and passers-by have saved the life of the badly injured Ken Hird who has been taken to the Latimer Square triage centre. His wife Sue has no idea where he is. Ambulance officer Brent Williams is making his way around the eastern suburbs offering help. At the devastated QEII swimming pool, dad Phil Comely is ferrying wet and scared kids back to their school.

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9:07 Our Changing World

This week, Our Changing World is celebrating Seaweek with a story from Claire Concannon, who joins a team of marine biologists searching for rare whales and dolphins in the seas off Northland.

Using a directional hydrophone to listen for marine mammals and locate them

Using a directional hydrophone to listen for marine mammals and locate them Photo: Far Out Ocean Research Collective

9:30 Overseas Correspondent - Scotland

We catch up with our Overseas correspondent in Scotland, Andrew Learmonth who'll bring us up to date on the Alex Salmond controversy and the impact that's having on the government and independence? 

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gives evidence to The Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints at Holyrood in Edinburgh.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gives evidence to The Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints at Holyrood in Edinburgh, examining the government's handling of harassment allegations against Former Scottish National Party leader and former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond. Photo: Photo by Jeff J Mitchell / POOL / AFP

10:17 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 Wild Dogs Under My Skirt

The poetry of Tusiata Avia comes to life on stage through the amazing talents of six Pasifika actors on the new Radio Play Wild Dogs under My Skirt

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