Nights for Friday 6 June 2014

7:06 Sonic Tonic

8:10 Me Kōrero - New Brighton

The grassroots rejuvenation of the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton with The Strategic Urban Rejuvenation Force (SURF) founder Tony Brooks, owner of New Brighton's Pierside Cafe and Bar.

8:25 Music Feature: The Jam Bus
This mobile recording studio records pop songs written and performed by some of the country’s youngest songwriters. Nick Atkinson visits two Auckland schools at opposite ends of the decile scale and finds an abundance of talent. From the humble music department of Redhill Primary in Papakura, to the gleaming pianos at Remuera Intermediate, The Jam Bus allows kids to express themselves in a unique way. You’ll smile as these impressive youngsters sing passionately about about break-ups, multiculturalism and Lorde.

9:06 Country Life

Rural news and features.

10:17 Late Edition

A review of the leading news from Morning Report, Nine to Noon, Afternoons and Checkpoint. Also hear the latest news from around the Pacific on Radio New Zealand International's Dateline Pacific.

11:06 Across the Universe

Selections from the albums "A Hard Day's Night" and "Revolver" plus related singles and alternative versions (3 of 5, RNZ).