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Antonia Bennett continues family Christmas tradition
24 Dec 2024"It's really a way for me to keep him close to me. You know, I'm still really missing him," says the daughter of legendary jazz singer, the late Tony Bennett.
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The pressure to work holidays when you don't have kids
24 Dec 2024There is anecdotal evidence that "non-parents feel pressure to pick up the slack" - like working over Christmas - when those with caring responsibilities are unavailable, experts say.
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Carols to get you in the festive spirit
7:00 am todayWhat would Christmas be without a few carols? Celebrate the day with choir Supertonic's selection. Audio
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2024 Christmas Church Service
7:00 am todayCelebrate Christmas Day with a service of readings, reflections and prayers from Wellington Central Baptist Church, and carols from guest choir, Supertonic. Audio
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The summer I... caught a cat
24 Dec 2024A chance encounter with a stray cat one Christmas Eve brought reporter Katie Fitzgerald much more than she bargained for.
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The new Wallace & Gromit film gives Mission Impossible a run for its money
24 Dec 2024Review - Evil penguin Feathers McGraw is back, seeking revenge on Wallace and Gromit through the spectre of AI. Video
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
17 Dec 2023Join us for this special Christmas Eve service featuring readings, carols and hymns. We have included the words to read and sing along here, as you listen to the Choir and Choristers of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul and friends. Audio
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What were the biggest movie hits and misses in 2024?
23 Dec 2024At The Movies - Simon Morris looks back on 2024, still wondering what happened after Barbie and Oppenheimer changed the rules last year.
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Secret passageway in Italy opens to public for first time
22 Dec 2024It was built as a secret passageway for the elite of Florence to pass undetected, far from the regular citizens.
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Olafur Eliasson: Culture is 'a messy, chaotic, wild, system'
22 Dec 2024Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson describes his work as using "the medium of people".
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Why Goodshirt's 'Good' is an essential NZ album
21 Dec 2024Combining classic pop influences with a DIY sensibility learned from Chris Knox, Auckland band Goodshirt's album from 2000 lives up to its name, writes Nick Bollinger.
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New Horizons: A Tribute to William Dart
22 Dec 2024Tim Dodd presents a special edition paying tribute to the man who has hosted the programme for 45 years, William Dart. We hear from artists, producers and fellow critics who speak about William's unique contribution to music and radio in Aotearoa. Audio
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Why this best-selling thriller writer is steering clear of AI
21 Dec 2024Although he's currently suing OpenAI for theft, David Baldacci doesn't want to fuel fears about technology. Audio
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NZSO: Christmas Brass
23 Dec 2024A dazzling selection of Christmas carols and favourites with instruments of silver and gold, performed by brass and percussion of NZSO conducted by Brian Buerkle. Audio
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Teens ride high in the world of rodeo
22 Dec 2024Waikato sisters Lylah and Riley Wood's rodeo skills have taken them to the US with a national youth team this year.
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The perfect summer roadtrip songs
21 Dec 2024Here's what the music brains of RNZ came up with for the perfect summer roadie playlist. Video
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Santa Claus origins: 'Action hero' fighting for justice
"This story in particular, it really kind of humanised him for me and made him a far more interesting character than I think he's normally portrayed," says University of Winchester's Brian Thornton. Audio
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What Christmas is like with Nadia Lim on the farm
22 Dec 2024The foodie-farmer is throwing a more "relaxed" Christmas party this year, with just a 20-odd guestlist. Audio
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The Mixtape chats of 2024 you don't want to miss
21 Dec 2024To wrap up the year, the Music 101 team have gathered some of the great chats of 2024. Audio
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Joan as Police Woman: On writing songs to process big feelings
Ahead of her 'Joan As Police Woman' shows in New Zealand next May 2025, Joan Wasser jumps on the phone from Brooklyn to talk about how songwriting helped make sense of falling in love on new album. Audio
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New book on the benefits of singing in the shower
A new book offers a practical guide to singing in the shower. It plunges into questions ranging from ‘Why do I sound so good in my shower?’ to ‘How can singing in the shower help me overcome anxiety? Audio
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Chef couple finds new home on the range
20 Dec 2024"We wanted to leave the big city and all the stresses associated with the big city behind," Jeanette Woerner told Country Life.
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Move over Santa: Have you heard about the Christmas crow?
"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.
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Recipe: Seaweed, Sesame and Chilli Salt
22 Dec 2024A pretty jar of Kelly Gibney's Asian-inspired seasoning could serve as an edible Christmas gift that won't break the bank.