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Summer encore: The Big Sing Finale
One 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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David Bowie: The Odyssey of a Changeling
29 Dec 2013This music-rich, six-part audio series offers an overview of the many roles or manifestations of David Bowie's personality, as conveyed through the instant medium of rock & roll. Perfect summer listening, whatever the weather! Audio
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Christmas Pops with the NZSO
18 Dec 2023Hear much-loved songs from The Sound of Music, The Snowman and The Polar Express as well as 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing', 'Silent Night' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'... A great way to celebrate the festive season. Audio
Programmes
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First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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The Panel
The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.
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The Mixtape
Our guest compiles a C60 and talk us through their music selections.
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Homemade skincare
Sally Hornsey shares recipes for cheap, additive-free skincare
Presenters
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Jim Mora
Station: National
Programme: Sunday Morning
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Wallace Chapman
Station: National
Programme: The Panel
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Maggie Tweedie
Station: National
Programme: On the Air - Mā runga iarere
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Kathryn Ryan
Station: National
Programme: Nine To Noon
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Julian Wilcox
Station: National
Programme: Waitangi Day
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Today’s Schedule
12:00 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features.
6:00 AM. Feature Programming - BBC's the Documentary
7:10 AM. The Best of the Detail - a selection of the best Detail episodes from 2025
8:10 AM. BBC Witness History
Witness History takes you back to moments which have shaped our world.
8:30 AM. The Best of 30 with Guyon Espiner
An in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world.
9:06 AM. The Best of Nine to Noon
Noon Matinee Idle
Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris present an afternoon of music and entertainment.
5:00 PM. Hi Viz Manaaki: Māori Wardens
A Māori and a migrant explore the heart, history and future of Māori Wardens - Aotearoa's hi viz kaitiaki of aroha, manaaki, and mana motuhake.
6:00 PM. Feature Programming
7:10 PM. New Years Eve with Todd Zaner
Join Todd to see in the new year with music and entertainment.
