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Afternoons for Thursday 10 December 2009
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The best song ever written
1:09 PM.John Worthington of Hamilton chooses 'Gimme Shelter' by The Rolling Stones. Audio
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Your Place
1:20 PM.Drive about 80 minutes north of Wellington to a sandy stretch of coast line between the Manawatu and Ohau river mouths, and you'll arrive at today's destination - Waitarere Beach. Audio
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Oz iceberg
2:11 PM.It's a land known best for sunshine and baking heat, but Australia could be on track for an icy collision, scientists are warning. Audio
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Smart meters
2:19 PM.Smart electricity meters can track how much electricity a consumer uses and optomise when it is used. Smart meters - and the extension of the concept, smart networks - are being touted as one of the… Read more Audio
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He Rourou for 10 December 2009
2:46 PM.Dignitaries representing the United Kingdom, including the British High Commissioner George Raukawa Fergusson, were welcomed to Te Papa, as part of the recent repatriation ceremony for 33 Maori… Read more Audio
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Feature album
2:51 PM.'Merriweather Post Pavilion' by Animal Collective. Audio
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Arts report
3:10 PM.Lynn Freeman takes a look at the much-maligned and misunderstood art of Morris dancing. Audio
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Christchurch story with Katy Gosset
3:27 PM.One Christchurch woman has gained both a business and a sense of personal fulfilment by allowing others to share their bereavements. Sue Skeet operates an online memorial site that more and more… Read more Audio
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Science story with Ruth Beran
3:46 PM.New Zealand is the world leader in sheep meat exports, and scientist Hugh Blair from Massey University is examining an unusual idea to help increase the country's sheep production long-term. Ruth… Read more Audio
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The Panel (part 1)
4:08 PM.With Michelle Boag and Chris Trotter. Audio
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The Panel (part 2)
4:40 PM.With Michelle Boag and Chris Trotter. Audio