Schedules for 5 - 11 November, 2016

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:15 From the World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live; 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (11 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 In the Balance (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Planet Quaid, by Kimiora Raerino, told by Kelly Tikao; Guido's Guy Fawkes Night, by Pat Quinn, told by Diana Burns; The Hedgehog and the Cattlestop, by Beverley Dunlop, told by Sima Urale; The Girl who Washed in Moonlight, by Margaret Mahy, told by Davina Whitehouse; *Rainy Season, by Sue Gibbison, told by Moana Ete; The Firestones by Joy Cowley, told by Glenis Levestam

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 significant political issues presented by Radio New Zealand's parliamentary reporting 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 Nga Taonga Korero (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 1:30 Drawl and Twang (8 of 10, RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday; 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (12 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBC) 5:10 Pomare by Elizabeth Knox (2 of 7, RNZ); 5:45 Historical Highlight

Tattooed Trader, by David Somerset, told by Peter Vere Jones; Happens to Everybody, by David Hill, told by Roy Ward; Mrs Fitchitt's Magic, by Pauline Cartwright, told by Judith Gibson; Jumping to Conclusions, by Jean Bennett, told by Bruce Phillips; Dress Up Kit No.1, by Diana Noonan, told by Michael Wilson; Kites, by Judith Holloway, told by Calvin Tuteao

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

7:43 The Week in Parliament

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

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

An epic saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt. This story of upheaval, revolution and romance is set in the heart of a vast empire, the corrupt fictional city of Tumanbay which is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within (5 of 10, Goldhawk)  
plus:
When Famous People Come to Town:
Damien Wilkins investigates the Queen’s common touch. (5 of 10, RNZ)  

Lecture Three: Colour Kwame Anthony Appiah looks at the story of Anton Wilhelm Amo Afer, who was brought from the Gold Coast to Germany in 1707 at the age of 5 and was educated at a royal court, becoming an eminent philosopher. Kwame argues against racial essentialism and says there is far more variation among people of the same skin colour than between the races. (3 of 4, BBC)  (Transcript)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Power of the Word
Reading can be solitary, peaceful, a moment to be alone with your own thoughts, but it can also provide collective wisdom and shared experience. Six religious leaders from around the world have chosen a single book that has a unique place in their spiritual lives, a non-religious text, but one that has enriched and informed their faith. (BBC)  

A round-up of the Māori news for the week with our Te Manu Korihi team (RNZ)

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

Highlighting the activities and experiences of people with different backgrounds (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 (RNZ)

An hour of music that's "shaken, not stirred" every week from the Underground Martini Bunker at Kansas Public Radio (KPR)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Health Check (BBC); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:30 NZ Music Feature (RNZ); 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (13 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 Science (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

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (10 of 14, 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 - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

Gareth Morgan's New Political Party
Emily Writes is "tired but trying”

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

International public radio features and documentaries

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 - the very best in alt.country, Americana and blues (13 of 20, Arrow FM)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Tuesday Special (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 New Jazz Archive - Chet Baker (5 of 7, PRX) 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (14 of 15, 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

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (11 of 14, 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 - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line 
Politics with Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Nick Bollinger reviews some of the latest music releases

International public radio features and documentaries

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

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of ‘world’ music, fusion and folk roots.(8 of 14, RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Country Life (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (15 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 The Day in Parliament (RNZ)

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

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (12 of 14, 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)

John Campbell hosts RNZ's coverage of the election as the polls close progressively across the USA

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information including updates and interviews on the US election results

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

Pearly Wong studied in New York and has shown in Berlin. This year she also had the chance to bring her collection to New Zealand Fashion Week. Pearly talks about starting young in the rag trade and designing for an international marketplace. (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 Portrait Of The Artist In Several Parts by Stephen G Walker (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

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (13 of 14, 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 - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
Dave Hansford - 1080 A poisonous debate

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

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

International public radio features and documentaries

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 At the Movies with Simon Morris (RNZ); 1:05 The Friday Feature; 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 There's More to a dog's life than bones by Pat Quinn (RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 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

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (14 of 14, 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 - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
Explaining the US Election to Kids

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

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

(RNZ)

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

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

(RNZ)