Radio New Zealand National Schedule
Schedule for the week 5 - 11 May, 2012
Saturday 5 May 2012
12:04 am All Night Programme
Including: 12:04 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 2:30 Blue Smoke (RNZ); 3:05 Victoria in Maoriland (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 5:10 Asian Report (RNZ)
6:08 am Storytime
Marko and the Golden Fleece, by David Somerset, told by Dick Weir; The Car, written and told by Victor Rodger; Eddie Hakaraia, written and told by Eliza Bidois; The Shoemaker and the Elves, Trad, told by Ray Henwood; Grandma McGarvey Goes To School, by Jenny Hessell, told by Dorothy McKegg; Mr Short, Mr Thin, Mr Bald, Mr Dog, by Glenn Colquhoun, told by George Henare; The Clock that Changed its Tune, by Marie Stuttard, told by Prue Langbein (RNZ)
Coverage of the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards.
7:08 am Country Life
Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)
8:10 am Saturday Morning with Kim Hill
A Saturday morning mixture of current affairs and feature interviews, until midday
12:10 pm This Way Up with Simon Morton
Exploring the things we use and consume
2:04 pm Music 101 with Kirsten Johnstone
The best songs, music-related stories, interviews, live music, industry news and music documentaries from New Zealand and the world, including:
4:10 Live: Fetus Productions
November 2011 marked the first time Fetus Productions had played in New Zealand for over 20 years. The avant-garde experimental art group, led by the sawn-toothed Jed Town reconvened to perform underground classics such as 'Flicker' and 'What's Going On?' from their 1980s back catalogue, live at the The Kings Arms in Auckland as part of Flying Nun's 30th anniversary celebrations (RNZ)
5:12 pm Focus on Politics
Analysis of significant political issues presented by Radio New Zealand's parliamentary reporting team (RNZ)
5:30 pm Tagata o te Moana
Pacific news, features, interviews and music (RNZ)
6:06 pm Great Encounters
In-depth interviews selected from Radio New Zealand National's feature programmes during the week (RNZ)
7:04 pm Saturday Night with Peter Fry
Music, reminiscences and entertainment, including your requests
11:04 pm Wayne's Music
Wayne Mowat presents a selection of tunes too good to be forgotten (RNZ)
Sunday 6 May 2012
12:04 am All Night Programme
Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 History Repeated (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 2:06 Spiritual Outlook (BBC); 2:35 Hymns (RNZ); 3:05 Victoria in Maoriland (RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBC); 5:45 Auckland Stories (RNZ)
6:08 am Storytime
Terry the Drover, by David Somerset, told by Bernard Kearns; Frog School, written and told by Apirana Taylor; The Fleamarket, by Maria Samuela, told by Nancy Brunning; Grandma McGarvey takes a Dive, by Jenny Hessell, told by ElizabethMcRae; The Pink Bowl, by Barbara Hill, told by Helen Moulder; Feeling, by Alistair McAlpine, told by Anne Budd (RNZ)
Coverage of the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards.
7:08 am Hymns for Sunday Morning (RNZ)
7:35 am Weekend Worldwatch
The stories behind the international headlines (RNZ)
8:10 am Sunday Morning with Chris Laidlaw
Discussion, features and music, including:
8:12 Insight; 8:40 Feature Interview; 9:06 Mediawatch; 9:45 Sunday Outlook; 10:06 Ideas; 10:45 Hidden Treasures; 11:05 Sunday People; 11:45 Dougal Stevenson's Notes from the South (fortnightly); 11:50 Feedback
12:15 pm Spectrum
People, places and events in New Zealand (RNZ)
12:40 pm The Arts on Sunday with Lynn Freeman
Information and analysis from the world of books, arts and movies, including:
1:06 At The Movies with Simon Morris; 2:04 Comedy; 2:25 Books; 3:05 The Drama Hour: Highlighting New Zealand radio playwriting and performance
4:06 pm 4 'til 8 with Katrina Batten
A selection of special interest programmes, including:
4:07 The Sunday Feature: A documentary from New Zealand or overseas
5:10 Spiritual Outlook: Exploring different spiritual, moral and ethical issues and topics (RNZ)
5:36 Waiata Maori Music: Showcasing Maori artists and music (RNZ)
6:06 Te Ahi Kaa: Exploring issues and events from a tangata whenua perspective (RNZ)
7:06 One in Five: The issues and experience of disability. (RNZ)
7.30 The Strand: A glimpse into the world of art, writing and books (BBC)
8:06 pm Sounds Historical with Jim Sullivan
New Zealand stories from the past
10:12 pm Mediawatch
Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)
10:45 pm Wayne's Music
Wayne Mowat presents a selection of tunes too good to be forgotten (RNZ)
Monday 7 May 2012
12:04 am All Night Programme
Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 At The Movies (RNZ); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:30 Musical Chairs (RNZ); 3:05 Victoria in Maoriland (RNZ); 3:30 Health Check (BBC)
6:00 am Morning Report
Radio New Zealand's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:
6:18 Pacific News
6:22 Rural News
6:27 & 8:45 Te Manu Korihi
6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers
6:47 Business News
7:42 & 8:34 Sports News
6:46 & 7:34 Traffic
9:06 am Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 The Larnachs, by Owen Marshall
After the death of his second wife in 1891, the flamboyant Otago businessman, banker and MP William Larnach married the much younger Constance de Bathe Brandon. That marriage and Larnach's descent into financial ruin, depression and suicide was in part paralleled by a growing relationship between Conny and William's younger son, Dougie (Pt 6 of 15, RNZ)
Noon Midday Report
Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:
12:16 Business News
12:26 Sport
12:34 Rural News
12:43 Worldwatch
1:06 pm Afternoons with Jim Mora
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
5:00 pm Checkpoint
Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:
5:15 Business Headlines
5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport
5:45 & 6:45 Te Manu Korihi
7:06 pm Nights with Bryan Crump
Entertainment and information, including:
7:30 Insight: In-depth analysis of a topical issue (RNZ)
8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries
10:00 pm News and Late Edition
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
11:06 pm Beale Street Caravan
David Knowles introduces the Memphis-based radio show with an international reputation for its location recordings of blues musicians live in concert (BSC)
Tuesday 8 May 2012
12:04 am All Night Programme
Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Spectrum (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 Jazz Profiles (NPR); 3:05 Victoria in Maoriland (RNZ); 3:35 An Author's View (RNZ)
6:00 am Morning Report
Radio New Zealand's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:
6:18 Pacific News
6:22 Rural News
6:27 & 8:45 Te Manu Korihi
6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers
6:47 Business News
7:42 & 8:34 Sports News
9:06 am Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 The Larnachs, by Owen Marshall (Pt 7 of 15, RNZ)
Noon Midday Report
Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:
12:16 Business News
12:26 Sport
12:34 Rural News
12:43 Worldwatch
1:06 pm Afternoons with Jim Mora
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
5:00 pm Checkpoint
Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:
5:15 Business Headlines
5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport
5:45 & 6:45 Te Manu Korihi
7:06 pm Nights with Bryan Crump
Entertainment and information, including:
7:30 The Sampler: Nick Bollinger casts a critical ear over the latest CD offerings (RNZ)
8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries
9:06 The Tuesday Feature: A documentary from New Zealand or overseas (RNZ)
10:00 pm News and Late Edition
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
11:06 pm Putumayo World Music Hour
Dheera Sujan hosts an hour of world music from Radio Netherlands (RNW)
Wednesday 9 May 2012
12:04 am All Night Programme
Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Primary People (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 Victoria in Maoriland (RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ)
6:00 am Morning Report
Radio New Zealand's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:
6:18 Pacific News
6:22 Rural News
6:27 & 8:45 Te Manu Korihi
6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers
6:47 Business News
7:42 & 8:34 Sports News
9:06 am Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 The Larnachs, by Owen Marshall (Pt 8 of 15, RNZ)
Noon Midday Report
Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:
12:16 Business News
12:26 Sport
12:34 Rural News
12:43 Worldwatch
1:06 pm Afternoons with Jim Mora
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
5:00 pm Checkpoint
Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:
5:15 Business Headlines
5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport
5:45 & 6:45 Te Manu Korihi
7:06 pm Nights with Bryan Crump
Entertainment and information, including:
7:30 Spectrum: People, places and events in New Zealand (RNZ)
8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries
9:06 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show: Highlights from A Prairie Home Companion (PHP)
10:00 pm News and Late Edition
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
11:06 pm Jazz Footprints
Colette Jansen introduces the music of past, present and future jazz greats (RNZ)
Thursday 10 May 2012
12:04 am All Night Programme
Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 One In Five (RNZ); 1:05 Discovery (BBC); 2:05 Playing Favourites (RNZ); 3:05 Victoria in Maoriland (RNZ); 3:30 The Strand (BBC)
6:00 am Morning Report
Radio New Zealand's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:
6.07, 7:42 & 8:34 Sports News
6:18 Pacific News
6:22 Rural News
6:27 & 8:45 Te Manu Korihi
6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers
6:46 & 7:34 Traffic
6:47 Business News
9:06 am Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 The Larnachs, by Owen Marshall (Pt 9 of 15, RNZ)
Noon Midday Report
A fifteen-minute bulletin of Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:
12:16 Business News
12:26 Sport
12:34 Rural News
12:43 Worldwatch
1:06 pm Afternoons with Jim Mora
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
5:00 pm Checkpoint
Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:
5:15 Business Headlines
5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport
5:45 & 6:45 Te Manu Korihi
7:06 pm Nights with Bryan Crump
Entertainment and information, including:
7:30 At The Movies: News and reviews with Simon Morris (RNZ)
8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries
9:06 Our Changing World: Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world (RNZ)
10:00 pm News and Late Edition
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
11:06 pm The Music Mix
Nick Atkinson presents a contemporary music magazine with interviews and music from New Zealand and overseas artists, coverage of new releases, tours, live sessions, music festivals and events (RNZ)
Friday 11 May 2012
12:04 am All Night Programme
Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Global Business (BBC); 1:05 Ideas (RNZ); 2:05 Science (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 Victoria in Maoriland (RNZ); 3:30 South (RNZ); 4:30 One Planet (BBC)
6:00 am Morning Report
Radio New Zealand's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:
6.07, 7:42 & 8:34 Sports News
6:18 Pacific News
6:22 Rural News
6:27 & 8:45 Te Manu Korihi
6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers
6:46 & 7:34 Traffic
6:47 Business News
8:55 News from Australia with Kerry-Anne Walsh
9:06 am Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 The Larnachs, by Owen Marshall (Pt 10 of 15, RNZ)
Noon Midday Report
A fifteen-minute bulletin of Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:
12:16 Business News
12:26 Sport
12:34 Rural News
12:43 Worldwatch
1:06 pm Afternoons with Jim Mora
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
5:00 pm Checkpoint
Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:
5:15 Business Headlines
5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport
5:45 & 6:45 Te Manu Korihi
6:35 Focus on Politics
7:06 pm Nights with Bryan Crump
Entertainment and information, including:
8:06 You Me... Now! The omnibus version of our popular web-only serial (RNZ)
8:30 Musical Chairs (RNZ)
9:06 Country Life: Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)
10:00 pm News and Late Edition
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
11:06 pm O Brother Where Art Thou?
Marking the 10th anniversary of the film soundtrack 'O Brother Where Art Thou?' which revitalised bluegrass and mountain music for the 21st century (PMS)
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