Schedules for 13 - 19 August, 2016

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live (RNZ); 3:05 Lady Jean by Noel Virtue read by Anne Budd (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 In The Balance (BBC); 5:10 BBC Witness (RNZ); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

The Dragon's Purpose, by Martin Baynton, told by Katherine Beasley; Red, the Horse that was Afraid, by Hineani Melbourne, told by Glynnis Paraha; It's in the Elephant, by Barbara Hill, told by Prue Langbein; Jellybean, by Tessa Duder, told by Helen Jones; Grandma's Week Off, by Helen McKinlay, told by Helen Moulder; Traction Engine, by David Somerset, told by Jennifer Ludlam

Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)

A mixture of current affairs and feature interviews, until midday (RNZ)

Slices of life for curious minds. (RNZ)

The best songs, music-related stories, interviews, live music, industry news and music documentaries from NZ and the world

Analysis of political issues presented by RNZ's Parliamentary team (RNZ)

Pacific news, features, interviews and music for all New Zealanders, giving an insight into the diverse cultures of the Pacific people (RNZI)

In-depth interviews selected from RNZ National's feature programmes during the week (RNZ)

Saturday nights on RNZ National is where Phil O'Brien plays the songs YOU want to hear. All music from 7 till midnight (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Te Wherowhero by Pei Te Hurunui Jones (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 1:45 Go Ahead Caller (RNZ) 2:05 Heart and Soul (RNZ); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday; 3:05 The Stove Rake, by Denise Keay, read by Tandi Wright (RNZ); 3:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBCWS); 5:10 Mihipeka: Time of Turmoil by Mihipeka Edwards (8 of 14, RNZ)

Don't Use your Head, by David Hill, told by Michael Wilson; A Magic Stillness, by Mere Whaanga, told by Donna Muir; Hinu Please, by Donna Rapira, told by Tina Cook; Jellybean, by Tessa Duder, told by Helen Jones; A Pig in the Room, by Victor Rodger, told by Victor Rodger; Robber and the Millionaire, by Eirlys Hunter, told by Jonathan Hardy

A fresh attitude on current affairs, the news behind the news, documentaries, sport from the outfield, politics from the insiders, plus Mediawatch, the week in Parliament and music

7:32 The Week in Parliament

An in-depth perspective of legislation and other issues from the house

8:10 Insight

An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs

9:06 Mediawatch

Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)

It's an 'all access pass' to what's happening in the worlds of arts and entertainment

1:10 At the Movies with Simon Morris

A weekly topical magazine programme about current film releases and film-related topics. (RNZ)

2:05 The Laugh Track

Classic radio crime drama from the Police files of New Zealand. (RNZ)

A panel discussion from the Auckland Museum about the about feminism in New Zealand and the everyday realities of the quest for equality. In this first of the 2016 Smart Talk series, you can hear from the writer and musician Courtney Sina Meredith; the Māori, women’s and LGBT rights advocate Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku; the social and critical accounting researcher Dr Pala Molisa; and the Pasifika artist Rosanna Raymond. Mihingarangi Forbes in the chair for this RNZ recording.   Listen to Mana Wahine

A roundup of today's news and sport

Personal approaches to religious belief and spirituality from around the world (BBC)

Exploring issues and events from a tangata whenua perspective (RNZ)

A crafted hour of ideas worth sharing presented by Guy Raz (NPR)

An evening of music and nostalgia (RNZ)

Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)

An in-depth perspective of legislation and other issues from the house.

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 At the Movies with Simon Morris (RNZ); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:30 NZ Music Feature (RNZ); 3:05 The Stove Rake by Denise Keay, read by Tandi Wright (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Soon, by Charlotte Grimshaw (Part-11), read by Michael Hurst. A satirical novel following the fortunes of National Party Prime Minister David Hallwright and his Auckland set (Part 11 of 12, RNZ)

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

Stuart Firestein: ignorance, failure, and how we smell

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs.

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

Wairarapa's Mark Rogers presents a selection of old and new music - from country and blues, to rock 'n' soul (Arrow FM)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Tuesday Special (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); ; 2:05 Hidden Treasures (RNZ) 3:05 The Stove Rake, by Denise Keay, read by Tandi Wright (RNZ); 3:30 An Author's View (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Soon, by Charlotte Grimshaw, read by Michael Hurst. A satirical novel following the fortunes of National Party Prime Minister David Hallwright and his Auckland set (Part 12 of 12, RNZ)

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

Dawa Steven Sherpa: Everest and Environment

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

A weekly review and analysis of new CD releases

A selection of documentaries, discussions and lectures of note from New Zealand and beyond.

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

Coverage from the world music festival - Seun Kuti (RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Country Life (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 The Stove Rake, by Denise Keay, read by Tandi Wright (RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC) 5:45 The Day in Parliament

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Snapper in a Landscape (Part-1), written and told by Declan O'Neill. Irish New Zealand "snapper" and raconteur Declan O'Neil reads from the blog he kept detailing his back country photographic road trips accompanied by dogs Toby and Rufus. (Part 1 of 6, RNZ)

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

Political commentators Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

A weekly topical magazine about current film releases and film related topics. (RNZ)

Spotlight on Playwrights: Who the Hell Are We? Reflections of Kiwis on stage both challenge and entrench our unique lifestyle. From Foreskin's Lament to Waiora, Middle Age Spread to The Motor Camp, Wednesday to Come to Hikoi - are we representing our nation honestly on stage? Chair Dave Armstrong discusses with fellow playwrights Carl Nixon, Hone Kouka and Pip Hall and actor/director Nancy Brunning. (RNZ)

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

(RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Discovery (BBC); 1:05 The Thursday Feature (RNZ); 2:05 The Cultural Frontline; 3:05 The Stove Rake, by Denise Keay, read by Tandi Wright (RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ) 5:10 Witness (BBC) 5:45 The Day in Parliament

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Snapper in a Landscape (Part-2), written and told by Declan O'Neill. Irish New Zealand "snapper" and raconteur Declan O'Neil reads from the blog he kept detailing his back country photographic road trips accompanied by dogs Toby and Rufus. (Part 2 of 6, RNZ)

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

Darcy Richardson: third-party candidates

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Music commentator and critic William Dart offers fascinating insights and surprising links across contemporary music.

Highlights from the world of science and the environment, with Alison Ballance

Exploring the things we use and consume. Some content may offend. (RNZ)

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

Music, interviews, live performances, behind the scenes, industry issues, career profiles, new, back catalogue, undiscovered, greatest hits, tall tales - with a focus on New Zealand/Aotearoa (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Health Check (BBC); 1:05 The Friday Feature: Gene Genie 4 (Genetics and Disease); 2:15 Winners 5, Triinh Thi Bich Nhu, Vietnam: Triinh Thi Bich Nhu had polio when she was three, and when she discovered swimming it changed her life (BBCWS); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 The Stove Rake, by Denise Keay, read by Tandi Wright (RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Snapper in a Landscape (Part-3), written and told by Declan O'Neill. Irish New Zealand "snapper" and raconteur Declan O'Neil reads from the blog he kept detailing his back country photographic road trips accompanied by dogs Toby and Rufus. (Part 3 of 6, RNZ)

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Te Mata Mushrooms owner open to investigations
Tonnes of kiwifruit delivered to cyclone-hit Fiji

Analysis of significant political issues presented by RNZ's parliamentary reporting team (RNZ)

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

7:42 The Why Factor (BBC)

Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

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