Schedules for 21 - 27 December, 2019 on RNZ National

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Saturday 21 December 2019

12:04 AM. All Night Programme

A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including

3:05 The Old Fogies (Xmas story) by David Murphy (RNZ)

6:08 AM. Storytime

Queen Cat and the Ferret, by Beverley Dunlop, told by Sima Urale; Brodie, by Joy Cowley, told by Simon Vincent; Alaska, by Tania Hutley, told by Acushla-Tara Sutton; Last Day, written and told by Willie Davis; Ophelia Steals the Show, by Leonie Agnew, told by Carrie Green; Birthday Party, by Kimiora Raerino, told by Kelly Tikao; Martin and the Snakes, by David Somerset, told by Peter Vere Jones (RNZ)

7:10 AM. Country Life

Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)

8:10 AM. Saturday Morning with Kim Hill

A mixture of current affairs and feature interviews, until midday (RNZ)

12:12 PM. Music 101 with Charlotte Ryan

The best songs, music-related stories, interviews, live music, industry news and music documentaries from New Zealand and the world

5:00 PM. The World at Five

A roundup of today's news and sport (RNZ)

5:10 PM. Focus on Politics

Analysis of significant political issues presented by Radio New Zealand's parliamentary reporting team (RNZ)

5:30 PM. Tagata o te Moana

Pacific news, features, interviews and music for all New Zealanders, giving an insight into the diverse cultures of the Pacific people (RNZI)

6:06 PM. WOMAD Taranaki (2019)

Highlights from World Music festival in New Plymouth (RNZ)

7:06 PM. Saturday Night with Phil O'Brien

An evening of requests, nostalgia and musical memories (RNZ)

Sunday 22 December 2019

12:04 AM. All Night Programme

A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including

3:05 The Sheepdog written and told by Dulcie Smart (RNZ)

6:08 AM. Storytime

Something Special for Miss Margery, by Janet Slater Bottin, told by Christine Bartlett; Dragon's Birthday, by Margaret Mahy, told by Davina Whitehouse; Rainy Season, by Sue Gibbison, told by Moana Ete; Wild Turkey Chase, by Sue Gibbison, told by Stephen Tamarapa; The Day Gran Sang Silent Night, by Sandy Mackay, told by Neenah Dekkers; Grandma McGarvey's Treasure Hunt, by Jenny Hessell, told by Elizabeth McRae; The Rata Man, by Joy Cowley, told by Judith Gibson (RNZ)

7:10 AM. Sunday Morning with Jim Mora

A fresh attitude on current affairs, the news behind the news, in-depth documentaries, sport from the outfield, politics from the insiders, plus Mediawatch, 'The House' and music

7:35 The House

legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (RNZ)

8:10 Insight

An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs (RNZ)

9:06 Mediawatch

Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)

12:12 PM. Two Cents Worth

A weekly podcast on the news that will affect your back pocket - with Bernard Hickey, Nikki Mandow, Jenee Tibshraeny and Gyles Beckford (RNZ)

12:30 PM. Standing Room Only with Lynn Freeman

It's an 'all access pass' to what's happening in the worlds of arts and entertainment

1:10 At the Movies

A weekly topical magazine programme about current film releases and film-related topics (RNZ)

2:05 The Laugh Track

3:04 PM. The 3 O'Clock Drama

Highlighting radio playwriting and performance (RNZ)

4:06 PM. Smart Talk

A selection of documentaries, discussions and lectures of note from New Zealand and beyond

5:00 PM. The World at Five

A roundup of today's news and sport

5:10 PM. Heart and Soul

Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world (BBC)

5:40 PM. Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi

A weekly roundup of news on Maori issues (RNZ)

6:06 PM. Te Ahi Kaa

Exploring issues and events from a tangata whenua perspective (RNZ)

6:45 PM. Voices

A weekly feature where the focus is ethnic communities (RNZ)

7:04 PM. The TED Radio Hour

A crafted hour of ideas worth sharing presented by Guy Raz (NPR)

8:06 PM. Sunday Night with Grant Walker

An evening of music and nostalgia (RNZ)

10:00 PM. The 10 O'Clock Report

A roundup of today's news and sport

10:10 PM. Mediawatch

Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)

10:45 PM. The House

legislation, issues and insights from Parliament

11:04 PM. The Retro Cocktail Hour

An hour of music that's "shaken, not stirred" every week from the Underground Martini Bunker at Kansas Public Radio (KPR)

Monday 23 December 2019

12:04 AM. All Night Programme

A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including

3:05 You'll Have Mail by David Hill told by Jane Waddell & Duncan Smith (RNZ)

6:00 AM. Morning Report

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

9:06 AM. Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance

Noon Midday Report

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

1:06 PM. Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

4:06 PM. The Panel with Wallace Chapman

An hour of discussion, featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests (RNZ)

5:00 PM. Checkpoint

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

6:06 PM. Trending Now

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

7:06 PM. Nights with Bryan Crump

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

8:15 PM. Dateline Pacific

A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

8:30 PM. Windows on the World

International public radio features and documentaries

9:30 PM. Insight

An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs (RNZ)

10:00 PM. News at Ten

A roundup of today's news and sport

10:15 PM. Lately with Karyn Hay

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

11:06 PM. Nashville Babylon

Wairarapa's Mark Rogers presents a selection of old and new music - the very best in alt.country, Americana and blues (Arrow FM)

Tuesday 24 December 2019

12:04 AM. All Night Programme

A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including

3:05 The Geese are Getting Fat by Sue Wootton (RNZ)

6:00 AM. Morning Report

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

9:06 AM. Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

Noon Midday Report

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

1:06 PM. Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

4:06 PM. The Panel with Wallace Chapman

An hour of discussion, featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests (RNZ)

5:00 PM. Checkpoint

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

6:06 PM. Trending Now

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

6:30 PM. Nights with Bryan Crump

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

7:35 PM. Song Crush

A handpicked music selection of what's good from Aoteraoa and abroad (RNZ)

8:15 PM. Dateline Pacific

A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

9:06 PM. JS Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Pianist Rachel Church puts a classical composition into context (RNZ)

10:00 PM. News at Ten

A roundup of today's news and sport

10:15 PM. Lately with Karyn Hay

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

11:06 PM. Worlds of Music

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of 'world' music, fusion and folk roots (RNZ)

Wednesday 25 December 2019

12:04 AM. All Night Programme

A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including

3:05 What the Magi Left by Penelope Todd (RNZ)

6:00 AM. Christmas Morning with Paul Brennan

A morning of fun and celebration, including

6:06 AM. Storytime

Santa Fairy, by Feana Tu'akoi, told by Rima te Wiata; Grandma's Kiwi Christmas, by Helen McKinlay, told by Helen Moulder; Present from the Past, by Jennifer Beck, told by Sarah Peirse; Nanogirl's Christmas Special (RNZ)

7:10 AM. Christmas Church Service

9:06 AM. The Kids are Alright

Sandra Kanthal meets inspiring teenagers around the world working to make a difference in their communities and beyond - The Environment (1 of 3, BBC)

10:06 AM. The Truth About Parkinson's

BBC newsreader Jane Hill's father and uncle both lived with Parkinson's. PD, a neurological condition, is increasing globally but how have diagnosis, treatment and attitudes changed? (1 of 3, BBC)

Noon The World at Noon

A roundup of today's news and sport

12:06 PM. Christmas Afternoon with Katrina Batten

Including

2:06 PM. Not Christmas but Guy Fawkes by Bruce Mason

Bruce Mason in his 3-part one-man show recorded in 1976 (RNZ)

4:06 PM. A History of Music and Technology

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason explores the history of instruments and studio innovations which have shaped popular music over the past century and speaks to musicians, producers, engineers and inventors - The story of Sound Recording (1 of 9, BBC)

5:00 PM. The World at Five

A roundup of today's news and sport

5:10 PM. The True Spirit of Christmas

Why is Christmas in Japan equated with Kentucky Fried Chicken? Economist Tim Harford with a story of Christmas and consumerism (BBC)

6:00 PM. Christmas Night with Anna Thomas

Including

6:06 PM. The Queen's Message

H.M The Queen with her annual message to the commonwealth

6:15 PM. Celebrating in Style

By Anne Mulcock read by Kate Harcourt (RNZ)

6:30 PM. Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower

Depressed comedian James Nokise invites Marilyn Waring into his safe space to talk health, happiness and headspace (RNZ)

7:06 PM. Black Sheep

William Ray considers the history of white supremacy in New Zealand (RNZ)

8:06 PM. Windows on the World

International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 PM. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

10:00 PM. The World at Ten

A roundup of today's news and sport

10:10 PM. Christmas Church Service

11:06 PM. Inside Out with Nick Tipping

Nick Tipping brings you classic recordings and modern masterpieces from the world of jazz (RNZ)

Thursday 26 December 2019

12:04 AM. All Night Programme

A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including

3:05 The Greatest Gift Of All by Kath Beattie (RNZ)

6:00 AM. Breakfast with Paul Brennan

A morning of fun and celebration, including

6:06 AM. Boxing Day Storytime

A Night at Sam's Place, by Faith Walker, told by Duncan Smith; What Tim Kept Under His Hat, by Iona McNaughton, told by Ole Maiava; Slinki Malinki's Christmas Crackers, by Lynley Dodd, told by Miranda Harcourt; Beach Christmas, by Philippa Werry, told by Vivienne Bell (RNZ)

7:10 AM. Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures by Michelle Dickinson - Why do stars twinkle?

Nanogirl takes Chloe and her friends from Royal Oak Primary to Auckland's Stardome Observatory to meet expert Josh Kirkley and find out why stars twinkle (RNZ)

7:30 AM. Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower

Silver Fern Katrina Rore talks to host James Nokise about being knocked down, bouncing back and learning to let things go (RNZ)

9:06 AM. The Kids are Alright

Sandra Kanthal meets inspiring teenagers around the world working to make a difference in their communities and beyond - Opportunity (2 of 3, BBC)

10:06 AM. The Truth About Parkinson's

Can exercise help people living with Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative condition, with symptoms such as loss of balance, difficulty walking and stiffness in the arms and legs. Jane Hill visits a boxing club in the Netherlands run by people with PD and find out it's never too late to start exercising (2 of 3, BBC)

11:04 AM. Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul

(BBC)

Noon The World at Noon

A roundup of today's news and sport

12:12 PM. Matinee Idle with Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris

An afternoon of alleged music and dubious entertainment (RNZ)

5:00 PM. The World at Five

A roundup of today's news and sport

6:00 PM. Summer Nights with Anna Thomas

Including

7:06 PM. CrowdScience

Answering listeners science questions about life, Earth and the universe (BBC)

7:30 PM. New Horizons

With Music commentator and critic William Dart (RNZ)

8:06 PM. Windows on the World

International public radio features and documentaries

8:30 PM. Summer Live

Selections from live performances by NZ Musicians (RNZ)

9:06 PM. Bang!

Bi-sexuality (RNZ)

10:00 PM. News at Ten

A roundup of today's news and sport

10:15 PM. World Book Club

German writer Jenny Erpenbeck talks about her highly acclaimed novel, Visitation (BBC)

11:06 PM. The Music 101 Pocket Edition

Music, interviews, live performances, behind the scenes, industry issues, career profiles, new, back catalogue, undiscovered, greatest hits, tall tales - with a focus on New Zealand/Aotearoa (RNZ)

Friday 27 December 2019

12:04 AM. All Night Programme

A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including

3:05 The Red Bandanna by Sandra Arnold (RNZ)

6:00 AM. Breakfast with Paul Brennan

A morning of fun and celebration, including

6:10 AM. Assignment

Short Documentaries produced by Media students at tertiary NZ Institutions

7:10 AM. Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures by Michelle Dickinson - What happens if Antarctica melts?

Ashton and his friends from Casebrook Intermediate want to know what would happen if Antarctica melted - so Nanogirl takes them to the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch to meet Gary Wilson from Antarctica New Zealand to find out (RNZ)