Schedule for the week 23 - 29 June, 2012
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 Mon Desir, by Paula Morris (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 5:10 Asian Report (RNZ)
A Stranger in the House, by David Somerset, told by Bernard Kearns ; Billy the Kid, by Judith Holloway, told by Lloyd Scott ; Treasure Deep, by David Hill, told by Miriama McDowell, Peter Busby, Fiona Collins, Desiree Cheer, Karl Kite Rangi ; Te Motoka, by Jill & Alan Bagnall, told by Erina Daniels ; Whitebait Fritters, by Kingi McKinnon, told by Willie Davis (RNZ)
Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)
A Saturday morning mixture of current affairs and feature interviews, until midday
Exploring the things we use and consume
The best songs, music-related stories, interviews, live music, industry news and music documentaries from New Zealand and the world, including:
4:10 Musical Chairs - Chris O'Connor
From his early days playing for the Hutt Intermediate School Band, Chris O'Connor has become one of the most accomplished drummers in the country (RNZ)
Analysis of significant political issues presented by Radio New Zealand's parliamentary reporting team (RNZ)
Pacific news, features, interviews and music (RNZ)
In-depth interviews selected from Radio New Zealand National's feature programmes during the week (RNZ)
Music, reminiscences and entertainment, including your requests
Wayne Mowat presents a selection of tunes too good to be forgotten (RNZ)
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 Mon Desir, by Paula Morris (RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBC); 5:45 Auckland Stories (RNZ)
The Fur Hunters, by David Somerset, told by Rena Owen ; Whirikoki and his Seal, by Mere Clark, told by Nancy Brunning ; Supermarket Special, by Philippa Werry, told by Mark Hadlow ; Changing Places, by Bill Nagelkerke, told by Tandi Wright ; Weaving Together, by Dawn McMillan, told by Amy Tarleton ; Sleepy Legs, by Michael Wilson, told by Carol Smith ; Trying for the Triathlon, by Philippa Werry, told by Shimpal Lelisi (RNZ)
The stories behind the international headlines (RNZ)
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
Howick Vivat Regina - Queen Victoria was there. So was her right hand man, Mr Brown - solemn and kilted. It was Live Day at the Howick Historical Village. This one marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Howick Historical Society (RNZ)
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
A selection of special interest programmes, including:
4:07 The Sunday Feature
Examining Place - A NZ International Festival Writers & Readers Week discussion with Denise Mina, Ron Rash, and Paul Diamond (Pt 3 of 4, RNZ)
5:10 Spiritual Outlook: Exploring different spiritual, moral and ethical issues and topics (RNZ)
5:36 Blue Smoke: The award-winning series on the history of NZ music presented and produced by Chris Bourke (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)
New Zealand stories from the past
Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)
Wayne Mowat presents a selection of tunes too good to be forgotten (RNZ)
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 Many Mansions, by Paula Morris (RNZ); 3:30 Health Check (BBC)
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
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 Smoking in Antarctica, by Steve Braunias
Steve Braunias touches on many of his favourite preoccupations, from the awfulness of New Zealand meals of the past, to his joy at being a father (Pt 1 of 10, RNZ)
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
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
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
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
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
David Knowles introduces the Memphis-based radio show with an international reputation for its location recordings of blues musicians live in concert (BSC)
Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Spectrum (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 Jazz Footprints (NPR); 3:05 The Argyle, by Paula Morris (RNZ); 3:35 An Author's View (RNZ)
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
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 Smoking in Antarctica, by Steve Braunias (Pt 2 of 10, RNZ)
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
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
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
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: Examining Place (RNZ)
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
Dheera Sujan hosts an hour of world music from Radio Netherlands (RNW)
Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Primary People (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 Biography of a Local Palate, by David Burton (RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ)
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
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 Smoking in Antarctica, by Steve Braunias (Pt 3 of 10, RNZ)
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
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
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
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)
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
Colette Jansen introduces the music of past, present and future jazz greats (RNZ)
Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 One In Five (RNZ); 1:05 Discovery (BBC); 2:05 Playing Favourites (RNZ); 3:05 Biography of a Local Palate (RNZ); 3:30 The Strand (BBC)
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
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 Smoking in Antarctica by Steve Braunias (Pt 4 of 10, RNZ)
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
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
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
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)
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
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)
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 Biography of a Local Palate (RNZ); 3:30 South (RNZ); 4:30 One Planet (BBC)
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
Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 Smoking in Antarctica by Steve Braunias (Pt 5 of 10, RNZ)
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
Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand
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
Entertainment and information, including:
8:06 You Me... Now! The omnibus version of our popular web serial (RNZ)
8:30 Musical Chairs: Bruce 'Phantom' Robinson - the Musical Psychologist (RNZ)
9:06 Country Life: Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)
Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National
The final of a two part programme centering on John Lennon's last radio interview, along with Yoko, recorded at the Dakota in New York City, only hours before Lennon's death on December 8, 1980 (Pt 2 of 2, Airplay Direct)
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