Schedules for 28 Dec 2019 - 03 Jan 2020
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Saturday 28 December 2019
12:04 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including
3:05 Fish 'n' Chip Shop Song by Carl Nixon (RNZ)
6:08 AM. Storytime
The Silkies, by Anthony Holcroft, told by Theresa Healey; Helper and Helper, by Joy Cowley, told by Moira Wairama, Tony Hopkins and Prue Langbein; The Bike Race, by Anna Kenna, told by James Winter; Voice of the Sea, by Margaret Mahy, told by Alice Fraser; The Magic Birdseed Biscuits, by Briar Grace-Smith, told by Vanessa Rare (RNZ)
7:10 AM. The Best of Country Life
Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)
8:10 AM. The Weekend with Lynn Freeman
Interviews, documentaries and round table discussions and documentaries about issues, trends, ideas and opportunities, plus practical tips for homeowners, travellers and food lovers (RNZ)
12:12 PM. Summer Music 101
The best songs, music-related stories, interviews, live music, industry news and music documentaries from New Zealand and the world (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 - Early Electronic Music Pioneers (2 of 9, BBC)
5:00 PM. The World at Five
A roundup of today's news and sport (RNZ)
5:10 PM. White Silence
The Caravan - 40 years after Air New Zealand Flight TE901 crashed into the side of Mount Erebus disaster, 'White Silence' tells the story of how New Zealand's worst disaster became even more fraught, more bitter and more divisive in the years afterwards (2 of 6, RNZ)
6:06 PM. WOMAD Taranaki (2019)
Highlights from World Music festival in New Plymouth (RNZ)
7:06 PM. Saturday Night with Paul Brennan
An evening of requests, nostalgia and musical memories (RNZ)
Sunday 29 December 2019
12:04 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including
3:05 Victoria in Maoriland by Margaret Blay read by Miranda Harcourt (1 of 20, RNZ)
6:08 AM. Storytime
The Story of the Mosquitoes, by David Somerset, told by Fiona Samuel; Cautionary Tale of Susan McGoo, by Pauline Cartwright, told by Megan Edwards; You can never fall off a Dragon's Back, by Diana Sidaway, told by Vivienne Bell; Matilda and the Forgetments, by Lorinda Creighton, told by Rashmi Pilapitaya; The Wicked Stepmother, by Dugald Ferguson, told by Matthew Chamberlain; Royal Babysitters, by Joy Cowley, told by Stephen Clements; Mosley's Dad, by Norman Bilbrough, told by Turei Reedy (RNZ)
7:30 AM. Insight
An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs (RNZ)
8:10 AM. The Weekend with Lynn Freeman
Interviews, documentaries and round table discussions and documentaries about issues, trends, ideas and opportunities, plus practical tips for homeowners, travellers and food lovers (RNZ)
Noon The World at Noon
A roundup of today's news and sport
12:12 PM. Newshour: Christmas Quiz
MC James Coomarasamy will find out what his BBC news presenter colleagues Tim Franks, James Menendez, Rebecca Kesby and Paul Henley can remember about the events of 2019. Big brains or blank faces; what do you think? (BBC)
1:10 PM. Pick and Mix
A mixed genre music programme where Eva Radich picks some of her favourite tunes for your enjoyment (RNZ)
2:06 PM. Smart Talk
A selection of documentaries, discussions and lectures of note from New Zealand and beyond.
3:04 PM. The 3 O'Clock Drama
Highlighting radio playwriting and performance (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 Electric Guitar (3 of 9, BBC)
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)
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. World Book Club
(BBC)
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 30 December 2019
12:04 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including:
3:05 Victoria in Maoriland by Margaret Blay read by Miranda Harcourt (2 of 20, RNZ)
6:00 AM. Breakfast with Paul Brennan
8:06 AM. Summer Times with Emile Donovan
(RNZ)
Noon The World at Noon
A roundup of today's news and sport
12:10 PM. Worldwatch
Radio New Zealand news, followed by reports from Correspondents around the world
12:30 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
5:12 PM. Worldwatch
Radio New Zealand news, followed by reports from Correspondents around the world
5:30 PM. Trending Now
Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
6:00 PM. Summer Nights with Shelly Venning
Including
7:06 PM. Summer Science
Highlights from the world of science and the environment with Our Changing World's Alison Ballance (RNZ)
7:30 PM. Soul Music
(BBC)
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)
10:00 PM. The World at Ten
A roundup of today's news and sport
10:15 PM. The Aotearoa History Show
(1 of 14, RNZ)
10:35 PM. The Detail
(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 31 December 2019
12:04 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including
3:05 Victoria in Maoriland by Margaret Blay read by Miranda Harcourt (3 of 20, RNZ)
6:00 AM. Breakfast with Anna Thomas
8:06 AM. Summer Times with Emile Donovan
(RNZ)
Noon The World at Noon
A roundup of today's news and sport
12:10 PM. Worldwatch
Radio New Zealand news, followed by reports from Correspondents around the world
12:30 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
5:12 PM. Worldwatch
Radio New Zealand news, followed by reports from Correspondents around the world
5:30 PM. Trending Now
Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
6:00 PM. New Year's Eve Music Party with Paul Brennan
(RNZ)
Wednesday 1 January 2020
12:04 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including
3:05 Victoria in Maoriland by Margaret Blay read by Miranda Harcourt (4 of 20, RNZ)
6:00 AM. Breakfast with Katrina Batten
6:06 AM. Storytime
Four Legs, by Janet Slater Redhead, told by William Kircher; Manaia and Princess Humenga, by Apirana Taylor, told by Apirana Taylor & others; Aunt Rosie & the Rabbit, by Diana Noonan, told by Glennis Levestam; Get Out of my Hair, by David Hill, told by Lucy Schmidt; A Race Meeting on the Grey, by David Somerset, told by Bernard Kearns; Aunty Turia, by Eliza Bidois, told by Eliza Bidois (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 - Fighting Violence (3 of 3, BBC)
10:06 AM. The Truth About Parkinson's
A look at the search to find a cure for Parkinson's. Early diagnosis, repurposing drugs and genetics all hold promise but Jane Hill asks would people prefer better treatments now? (3 of 3, BBC)
11:05 AM. Correspondent's Look Ahead
Lyse Doucet and a panel of top BBC journalists peer into a crystal ball as they try to forecast the key trends, events and personalities of 2020. With a US presidential election, growing demands for action on climate change and fears over the global economy, they will have plenty to discuss; and plenty of predictions to make (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
5:10 PM. White Silence
All Hell - 40 years after Air New Zealand Flight TE901 crashed into the side of Mount Erebus disaster, 'White Silence' tells the story of how New Zealand's worst disaster became even more fraught, more bitter and more divisive in the years afterwards (3 of 6, RNZ)
6:00 PM. Summer Nights with Shelly Venning
Including
7:06 PM. Summer Science
Highlights from the world of science and the environment with Our Changing World's Alison Ballance (RNZ)
7:30 PM. Song Crush
(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!
Staying together (RNZ)
10:00 PM. The World at Ten
A roundup of today's news and sport
10:15 PM. The Aotearoa History Show
(2 of 14, RNZ)
10:35 PM. The Detail
(RNZ)
11:06 PM. Inside Out with Nick Tipping
Nick Tipping brings you classic recordings and modern masterpieces from the world of jazz (RNZ)
Thursday 2 January 2020
12:04 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including
3:05 Victoria in Maoriland by Margaret Blay read by Miranda Harcourt (5 of 20, RNZ)
6:00 AM. Breakfast with Anna Thomas
8:00 AM. Summer Report with Logan Church and Leigh-Marama McLachlan
(RNZ)
9:06 AM. Summer Times with Emile Donovan
(RNZ)
Noon The World at Noon
A roundup of today's news and sport
12:10 PM. Worldwatch
Radio New Zealand news, followed by reports from Correspondents around the world
12:30 PM. Matinee Idle with Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris
An afternoon of alleged music and dubious entertainment (RNZ)
5:00 PM. The 5 O'clock Report with Kim Savage
(RNZ)
5:30 PM. Trending Now
Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
6:00 PM. Summer Nights with Shelly Venning
Including
7:06 PM. Summer Science
Highlights from the world of science and the environment with Our Changing World's Alison Ballance (RNZ)
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)
10:00 PM. The World at Ten
A roundup of today's news and sport
10:15 PM. The Aotearoa History Show
(3 of 14, RNZ)
10:35 PM. The Detail
(RNZ)
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 3 January 2020
12:04 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features including
3:05 Victoria in Maoriland by Margaret Blay read by Miranda Harcourt (6 of 20, RNZ)
6:00 AM. Breakfast with Anna Thomas
8:00 AM. Summer Report with Logan Church and Leigh-Marama McLachlan
(RNZ)
9:06 AM. Summer Times with Emile Donovan
(RNZ)
Noon The World at Noon
A roundup of today's news and sport
12:10 PM. Worldwatch
Radio New Zealand news, followed by reports from Correspondents around the world
12:30 PM. Matinee Idle with Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris
An afternoon of alleged music and dubious entertainment (RNZ)
5:00 PM. The 5 O'clock Report with Kim Savage
(RNZ)
5:30 PM. Trending Now
Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
6:00 PM. Summer Nights with Shelly Venning
Including
7:06 PM. Summer Science
Highlights from the world of science and the environment with Our Changing World's Alison Ballance (RNZ)
7:30 PM. Soul Music
(BBC)
8:06 PM. Windows on the World
International public radio features and documentaries
8:30 PM. Friday Night Live
(RNZ)
9:06 PM. The Best of Country Life
Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)
10:00 PM. The World at Ten
A roundup of today's news and sport
10:15 PM. The Aotearoa History Show
(4 of 14, RNZ)
10:35 PM. The Detail
(RNZ)
11:06 PM. The Mixtape
Musical guests compile a C60 and talk us through their selections (RNZ)
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