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The Sampler: 28 August 2018
Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of Ron Kane: an American record collector with a Kiwi music obsession, and reviews an Australian album with an American accent from Juanita Stein.
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The Sampler: The Record Man - A Tribute to Ron Kane
Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of American collector Ron Kane, his deep connection with New Zealand music and the all-star tribute album made in his memory.
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The Sampler: Until the Lights Fade by Juanita Stein
Nick Bollinger reviews a solo album with an American twang from Australian singer-songwriter Juanita Stein.
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Crazy Rich Asians: 'Instead of rolling my eyes, I was bawling them out'
Movie review - Jon M. Chu's Crazy Rich Asians is the first Asian-led blockbuster since 1993's The Joy Luck Club, and has proven that representation is a selling point, not a risk, writes Anny Ma.
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Five Faves with new NZ Opera leader Thomas de Mallet Burgess
New Zealand Opera recently announced Thomas de Mallet Burgess as its new General Director. He chooses five favourite pieces of music that speak to him on different levels. Video, Audio
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Financial incentives no silver bullet for sustainable agriculture - study
A Landcare Research study shows financial incentives to encourage more sustainable practices on farms are not enough.
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MOZART: String Quartet No 19 in C K465, Dissonance
Performed by New Zealand String Quartet. Audio
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Scientists devise new way to count dolphins
Scientists have come up with a more accurate way of counting dolphins, by identifying them using photos of the unique pigment patterns on their fins.
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Mulgrew, Metheny, and Mike Nock
Audio 25 Aug 2018This week Nick plays music by guitarists Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and John Scofield, a live number from Mulgrew Miller, and a classic from Mike Nock. Audio
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Aretha, Cannonball, and Mukhlisa
Audio 25 Aug 2018This week Nick features Aretha Franklin, along with NZ bands Mukhlisa and The Jac, and a classic from Cannonball Adderley. Audio
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Controversial water-bottling company has council consent halted
A Canterbury water bottling company has been forced to stop taking groundwater after the regional council learned it had breached its consent conditions.
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Tough US Open draw for Serena Williams
Serena Williams, who is aiming for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam tennis title at this year's U.S. Open, has been handed a difficult path to the final.
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Grass vs grain-fed beef - can we tell the difference?
Can people taste the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed beef? Simon Gault helped our reporter Zac Fleming conduct a blind taste test to find out. Video, Audio
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Wallabies ring the changes to try and rescue Bledisloe Cup
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has unveiled a makeshift all-Melbourne Rebels back three as they try to keep the Bledisloe Cup series alive.
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Development's opponents want to protect environment and history
Opponents of a $500 million development in Wellington are continuing to fight for the area in court.
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The Sampler: Invisible Lines by Ha The Unclear
Nick Bollinger finds a preoccupation with science in the guitar-pop songs of Dunedin's Ha The Unclear. Audio
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The Sampler: Hive Mind by The Internet
Nick Bollinger assesses the post-hip-hop soul of L.A. collective The Internet. Audio
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The Sampler: 21 August 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses songs of a scientific bent from Dunedin guitar band Ha The Unclear; the post-hip-hop soul of L.A.'s The Internet; and a topical set from alt-country Canadians Cowboy Junkies.
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The Sampler: All That Reckoning by Cowboy Junkies
Nick Bollinger discusses a topical set from alt-country Canadians - Cowboy Junkies. Audio
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The Sampler: 21 August 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses songs of a scientific bent from Dunedin guitar band Ha The Unclear; the post-hip-hop soul of L.A.'s The Internet; and a topical set from alt-country Canadians Cowboy Junkies.
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The Sampler: All That Reckoning by Cowboy Junkies
Nick Bollinger discusses a topical set from alt-country Canadians - Cowboy Junkies.
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The Sampler: Invisible Lines by Ha The Unclear
Nick Bollinger finds a preoccupation with science in the guitar-pop songs of Dunedin's Ha The Unclear.
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The Sampler: Hive Mind by The Internet
Nick Bollinger assesses the post-hip-hop soul of L.A. collective The Internet.
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'It's got the surf, the mountain - it's awesome'
New Plymouth hasn't been voted the most liveable city in the world since 2008, but many locals are asking why not when it's got the beach, the snow and the rugby.
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Politics with Hooton & Williams
Matthew and Mike shine a light on the Green Party conference, the Simon Bridges leak and inquiry and Nick Smith's attack on the New Zealand First constitution. Matthew Hooton is the managing director… Audio
