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Doug Jerebine - Is Jesse Harper
Podcast episode — 15 November 2024Recorded in London in 1969, these recordings provided classic material for Kiwi rockers The Human Instinct yet the originals remained largely unheard until their discovery and release in 2012. Nick Bollinger takes a close listen, and uncovers the story of how they came to be made – and what became of their maker.
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Essential Albums: Doug Jerebine - Is Jesse Harper
Recorded in London in 1969, these recordings provided classic material for Kiwi rockers The Human Instinct yet the originals remained largely unheard until their discovery and release in 2012. Nick… Audio
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King Kapisi - Savage Thoughts
Podcast episode — 15 November 2024Hip-hop is a musical form invented by African Americans, and yet here is a version that could only have come from deep in the Pacific. It has a proud sense of place and yet it looks outward. To quote the motto emblazoned on the cover: Samoan Hip-Hop Worldwide. Nick Bollinger discusses why King Kapisi’s Savage Thoughts an essential New Zealand album.
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Bic Runga - Birds
Podcast episode — 15 November 2024If it were Bic Runga’s goal, as she once suggested, to make music that would “alter the listener’s mind in some way” she achieved it with this record more than any other. Birds is an album with a distinct sound and mood – even amongst her rich and varied catalogue. In this episode of Essential New Zealand Albums Nick Bollinger digs into the details of this dark masterpiece.
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Nick Bollinger's Essential NZ Albums: Bic Runga - Birds
If it were Bic Runga's goal, as she once suggested, to make music that would "alter the listener's mind in some way" she achieved it with this record more than any other. Birds is an album with a… Audio
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Essential NZ Albums: King Kapisi - Savage Thoughts
Hip-hop is a musical form invented by African Americans, and yet here is a version that could only have come from deep in the Pacific. It has a proud sense of place and yet it looks outward. To quote… Audio
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Skelton, Alaalatoa return as Australia demote Suuaali for Wales test
Australia lock Will Skelton and prop Allan Alaalatoa return to the starting line-up to face Wales as new centre Joseph Suaalii drops to the bench.
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'We've delivered': Why Coldplay success has Eden Park boss wanting more
The UK pop-rock giants played to a 57,000 sell-out audience on Wednesday, and will do it all over again tonight and on Saturday. Audio
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Coldplay's second concert at Eden Park a sell out
Audio 15 Nov 2024The vibes in Auckland are bit more wet wet wet, than Coldplay, for the band's second concert at Eden Park tonight. It's been pelting down all day, but the gigs a sell out. The British pop-rock band is… Audio
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NZ Live: Sin City
Today Jesse is joined by five-piece band Sin City. They released their second album "Another Round" in April. Despite being from Auckland, the band is now based over in Aussie, but they're finally… Audio
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Auckland 'a-buzz' with energy ahead of Coldplay concerts
One concert-goer told RNZ the energy in town was electric - and the "city is all hyped up". Audio
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Lure of Australia remains strong as Kiwis leave in record numbers
A record number of New Zealand citizens left the country in the year to September, and about half of them went to Australia.
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
In today's episode, three people are believed to be dead after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in Hamilton on Wednesday morning, thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill… Audio
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Shihad call it quits after 40 years
After 40 years of musical magic, Shihad are calling it a day, announcing they will split after a final tour this summer. Music commentator and Shihad fan Nick Bollinger spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Trump's second term could bring chaos around the world. Will it work?
Analysis - It may be horrific and redefine the world order. Or it may be bluster over substance. But it will certainly be disruptive. Audio
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Lockie Ferguson hat-trick propels Black Caps to victory over Sri Lanka
The victory over Sri Lanka in the second and final T20 tied the series at 1-all.
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Worlds of Music 10 November, 2024
Featuring Adnan Joubran, Anandi Bhattacharya, Nick Drake, and Trevor speaks with longtime record producer Joe Boyd, whose name is synonymous with the emergence of British folk-rock boom of the 1960s.
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Good News: This week's feel-good stories
Sick of bad news? An accountant who became an artist, an 88-year-old who ran a marathon and tuatara who found a new home are all are among this week's feel-good stories from RNZ.
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Review: Crowded House's magic proves as vital as ever
Elroy and Liam Finn joined dad Neil on stage in Wellington - but it was clearly more than just an opportunity for a family jam session.
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Rotorua council takes 'hard line' on non-consented emergency housing motels
Will Rotorua motels house the homeless for another year? Commissioner to consider evidence, following emergency housing motel hearing.
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Nashville Babylon: 9 November 2024
On this week's show there's soul from Esther Phillips, Nina Simone covering a Prince classic, blues from Taj Mahal and John Lee Hooker plus reggae courtesy of John Holt Audio
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Lex French: In the World's First Summer
NZ trumpet player Lex French's new album "In the World's First Summer" draws on a wide range of influences including James K Baxter, Paul Klee, and the folk music of Spain and South America. Tying it… Audio
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Stone Eaters
Kiwi guitarist Julie Bevan plays her Brazilian track 'Stone Eaters'; Dunedin trombonist Finn McKinlay gets down and dirty; and jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Jane Monheit, and Duke Pearson swing for… Audio
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Basketball legend Steven Adams has returned after a two-year layoff
It's been 645 days between dunks for Kiwi NBA stalwart Steven Adams. He's older, wiser, and more often than not, on the bench.
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NZ's best baller is back in action
It's been 645 days between dunks for Kiwi NBA stalwart Steven Adams. He's older, wiser, and more often than not, on the bench. Audio
