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Summer encore: Bodies of Water - Don McGlashan
Watch / Listen / Read: New Zealand music icon Don McGlashan (The Mutton Birds, The Front Lawn, Blam Blam Blam) talks about how rivers, lakes, inlets, and seas have shaped him and his career as an artist in this charming Lilburn Lecture. Video, Audio
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The story behind ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’
1 Jan 2026One of the most recognizable lullabies, ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ has been adapted and performed by parents and professional musicians including Nicki Minaj, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, The Supremes and Louis Armstrong.
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Summer encore: The Big Sing Finale
29 Dec 2025One of the highlights of 2025, the Big Sing Finale brought together 24 top secondary school choirs, with nearly 1000 young singers gathering in Dunedin to sing their hearts out. Catch up on the performances here.
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Christmas Day Church Service
25 Dec 2025Celebrate Christmas Day with an ecumenical service of readings, reflections and prayers brought to you by representatives of some of Wellington's central city churches, and carols sung by Porirua choir Pacific Connection. Video, Audio
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Our Changing World
Stories about science and nature from out in the field and inside the labs across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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8 'til Late
Join Corey Fuimaono and Ellie Marsden as they explore all things weird and wonderful. Throwback tracks, absurd chats and so much more.
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Checkpoint
Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Christmas Recipes
Some of our favourite recipes for a festive feast to remember.
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Kara Rickard
Station: National
Programme: Music 101
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Amanda Gillies
Station: National
Programme: The Detail
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Jim Mora
Station: National
Programme: Sunday Morning
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Mark Williams
Station: National
Programme: On the Air - Mā runga iarere
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Emile Donovan
Station: National
Programme: Nights
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Simon Morris
Station: National
Programmes: At The Movies, Matinee Idle
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Māori likely first humans to see Antarctica - study
9 Jun 2021A new study has concluded that Māori were likely the first humans to set eyes on Antartic waters and even the continent itself.
Researchers from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi… Audio
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Professor Phil Hansbro: What to eat to keep inflammation under control
12 Feb 2023Professor Phil Hansbro is the depute director of Australia's Centenary Research Institute and director of the Centre for Inflammation at Sydney's University of Technology. He's internationally… Audio
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Automated online RNZ Concert not enough - Helen Clark
12 Feb 2020RNZ's chief executive Paul Thompson was asked a blunt question yesterday: had he bungled announcements about the future of RNZ Concert and a new music channel for young listeners?
Not at all, he… Audio
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Peter O'Connor - the arts in healing
25 Dec 2016Catriona speaks with Professor Peter O'Connor, an internationally recognised expert in theatre and drama education who believes the arts can provide people with a way to deal with traumatic and… Audio
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Never too old: Dr Te Piere Warahi and his journey to obtaining a PhD at 73
Dr Warahi (Ngāti Maniapoto) has just recently completed his studies at the University of Auckland on the experiences of Māori caregivers. Audio
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Special Broadcast: severe weather update for 21 January 2026
An RNZ special on the unfolding weather event in the North Island, presented by Ingrid Hipkiss. Red heavy rain warnings are in place for Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne from Tologa… Audio
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Chelsea Jane Winstanley ONZM TOITU Visual Sovereignty'
Chelsea Winstanley of Ngati Ranginui and Ngai Te Rangi is an Academy Award-nominated producer and a trailblazer in Indigenous storytelling. She was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of… Audio
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Violet Hirst talks preforming live and finding inspiration
Contemporary singer-songwriter Violet Hirst joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams to chat about performing live, developing new music and pushing sonic boundaries. Audio
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Growing generations of readers in Aotearoa
21 Jan 2026Chief executive of Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Juliet Blyth joins Maggie Tweedie to discuss Writers in Schools program and its success. Audio
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Rollers Bakery steps into the pie arena
21 Jan 2026Nestled in Northcote, Rollers Bakery crafts dreamy pies and pastries, and they join the show today to discuss all things baked. Audio
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Fifty years of Hip-Hop history with DJ Hudge
21 Jan 2026Dave 'DJ Hudge' Hudgins sits with Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams to share a bit about hip-hops rich history. Audio
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What is slow fashion? Julia Palm explains
21 Jan 2026Curious collector, designer, maker, and owner of the label JPALM, Julia Palm, joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams to talk about the stylish world of fashion brands. Audio
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Midday Report special broadcast: Severe weather update
21 Jan 2026A special weather broadcast as parts of the North Island are slammed by severe weather. Guyon Espiner crosses to RNZ reporters in Northland and Coromandel, both of which are under red rain warnings… Audio
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New Zealand's ghost towns with Peter Janssen
21 Jan 2026Author Peter Janssen takes Summer Times on a tour of New Zealand's ghost towns, including Port Underwood in Kakapo Bay, Shag Point in North Otago and Coroglen in the Coromandel. New editions of the… Audio
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US correspondent Todd Zwillich
21 Jan 2026Our DC correspondent Todd Zwillich joins Anna to discuss Europe's reaction to President Donald Trump's bid to take over Greenland, as well as the ongoing tensions with ICE in Minneapolis. Audio
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Counting Crows return to New Zealand
21 Jan 2026Globally favourites Counting Crows are set to touch down on Aotearoa's shores in March. They've announced a second show after their first Auckland show sold out. Many will be familiar with their hits… Audio
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Museum Stop: Wellington Museum
21 Jan 2026Senior curator Ian Wards joins Anna Thomas for a trip to the capital's museum. Audio
Today’s Schedule
12:00 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features.
6:10 AM. BBC Witness History
Witness History takes you back to moments which have shaped our world.
6:20 AM. The Best of the Detail
A selection of the best Detail episodes from 2025
7:00 AM. Morning Report - Summer Edition
Presented by Melissa Chan-Green and Lauren Crimp
9:06 AM. Summer Times with Anna Thomas
Noon On the Air
Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams (MC Slave) host an afternoon of music
5:00 PM. The Lodge
In a world obsessed with wellbeing - would you put your health in the hands of a cult?
6:00 PM. Feature Programming - BBC's the Conversation
7:10 PM. The Best of the Detail
A selection of the best Detail episodes from 2025
8:15 PM. Writers Write, Actors Read
10:00 PM. News at Ten
A roundup of today's news and sport
