Nights for Monday 24 January 2022

 

7:12 The New Zealand Provincial System of Government.

On Wellington Anniversary Day, Historian Andre Brett takes a look at the New Zealand provincial system of government. We find out how it worked, why we dumped it, whether it cast any more of a legacy than the provincial holidays, and why we even choose to mark them.

7:35 Cultural Amcassador - Dance

Our Cultural Ambassador from the world of contemporary dance, director and choreographer Malia Johnston is joined tonight by Ross McCormack for a chat about being back in the rehearsal room and preparing for shows again after what feels like a 2 year break.

8:05 Little Moment Of Calm

Bryan has been out and about with his recorder over the summer and has another, much needed, Little Moment of Calm for us. 

8:15 Pacific Waves

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Koroi Hawkins presents a daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.

8:30 Window on The World 

Roland Pease and the BBC Science in Action team are back - tonight's topics include the Volcanic Eruption in Tonga, Ocean warming and the long term effects of Covid-19.

9:10 Nights Sport

Shannon Byrne joins us from Darwin.

9:30 Classical Pop

Classical Pop, a new series presented by Nigel Collins exploring the intersection between classical and popular music, here on RNZ National. Tonight's programme features music from Sigu Ros, Barry Manilow and Esperanza Spalding.

10:17 Lately

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 Nashville Babylon

After 11, on Nashville Babylon, Mark Rogers has classic blues courtesy of Muddy Waters and Louisiana Red, a birthday tune for Aaron Neville, country from Tex Williams plus a reggae smash from Tony Tribe.