Schedules for 23 - 29 December, 2017

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:15 From The World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live (RNZ); 3:05 Nativity with Endymion by Stephanie Johnson (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 Global Business (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Christmas Capers, written and told by Willie Davis; Presently, by David Hill, told by Michael Wilson; Pavlova and Presents, by John Parker, told by Grant Tilly; Rangi Tamaheihei, by Joy Cowley, told by Tina Cook; Turkey Gobbling Frog Show, by Janet Slater Bottin, told by Michele A'Court; The Travelling Restaurant, by Barbara Else, told by Stuart Devenie (RNZ)

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)

An evening of requests, nostalgia and musical memories (RNZ)

12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 A Christmas Flood by Fabian Bell (RNZ), 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 1:35 Mary Holm (RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul: (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday;3:05 Lord of the Forest by Phillip Mann read by Heather O'Carroll (RNZ); 3:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ); 4:30 CrowdScience (BBC); 5:10 Living with the Gods: Dependence or Dominion? (BBC); 5:45 Mary's Job by Pip Adam read by Loren Taylor (RNZ)

Santa Fairy, by Feana Tu'akoi, told by Rima te Wiata; Grandma's Kiwi Christmas, by Helen McKinlay, told by Helen Moulder; Present from the Past, by Jennifer Beck, told by Sarah Peirse; Christmas Chair, by Jillian Squire, told by Michael Haigh; The Travelling Restaurant, by Barbara Else, told by Stuart Devenie (RNZ)

A fresh attitude on current affairs, the news behind the news, in-depth documentaries, sport from the outfield, politics from the insiders, plus Mediawatch, 'The House' and music

7:35 The House

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (RNZ)

8:10 Insight

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

9:06 Mediawatch

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

A roundup of today's news and sport

Paul likes Christmases at his Grans, he likes her Christmas dinner. However, this Christmas, a tragic accident means Paul knows there's a taste about this Christmas that makes it the best one they may ever have (RNZ)

The business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate (BBC)

John Drummond looks at some famous pieces of piano music as windows into the world in which they were created. Today The World of Mozart.  Mozart's Piano Sonata in C - a typically Mozartian piece, one often played to signal Mozart's identity and one that's not so simple. So why did Mozart label it 'for beginners', and at a time he was in need of money, why he didn't offer it for publication (RNZ)

Cass, a kiwi girl working in London thinks she has had a lucky break when she befriends some film producers. A comic tale about ambition set in the grimy world of the London movie business (1 of 5, RNZ)

The late John Clarke introduces orchestral and operatic favourites as guest presenter on ABC Classic FM's Saturday Morning programme. The programme, from October 2016, has been repeated as a tribute to the award-winning comedian and writer, following his sudden and unexpected death in April 2017 (ABC)

While My Guitar Gently Sings by Keri Hulme (RNZ)

A further look at the life of two "characters" Bull and Vera (RNZ)

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

A roundup of today's news and sport

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

A round-up of the Maori 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)

A roundup of today's news and sport

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

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (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; 12:15 Silent Night (RNZ); 12:30 Health Check (BBC); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:06 Christmas Dinner (RNZ); 2:30 NZ Music Feature (RNZ); 3:05 Last Christmas by Elisabeth Easther told by Denise O'Connell (RNZ); 3:30 Science in Action (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (RNZ)

With Paul Brennan.

A Night at Sam's Place, by Faith Walker, told by Duncan Smith;Slinki Malinki's Christmas Crackers, by Lynley Dodd, told by Miranda Harcourt;Donkey's Revenge, by Elizabeth Pulford, told by Cameron Douglas; Beach Christmas, by Philippa Werry, told by Vivienne Bell (RNZ)

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world. Today: The Lightbulb (BBC)

A Christmas Church Service from Te Atatu EFKS - Samoan Congregationalist church in Auckland. Minister: Rev. Lucky Slade (RNZ)

Documentaries exploring our world (BBC)

Epidemic: the story of Robert Logan (RNZ)

Classic story of the first Christmas in the trenches in 1914 (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Trish wishes she could see more of her grandchildren, but as they say, be careful what you wish for (RNZ)

Every Step You Take Counts: Millions of people wear electronic step-counting bracelets or use apps on their phones - aiming for ten thousand steps a day. Claudia Hammond asks whether this routine motivates her - or if it's actually setting her up for failure. Some insurance companies now offer discounts for the most active - but steps counters ignore factors like age, stride length and speed. And who's to say you haven't given the step counter to your dog, running around the park? (RNZ)

The late John Clarke introduces orchestral and operatic favourites as guest presenter on ABC Classic FM's Saturday Morning programme. The programme, from October 2016, has been repeated as a tribute to the award-winning comedian and writer, following his sudden and unexpected death in April 2017 (ABC)

A family Christmas is the setting for this satire. Daddy, who is at least 200 years old, has invited his elderly children to a family dinner. But there's no telling what will happen when Daddy reveals the secret of his own immortality - a pact with the devil that involves a little human flesh. The RNZ Worldplay 2002 production for the Fourth International Festival of Radio Drama (RNZ)

In January this year, the world’s most historic circus, Ringling, Barnum and Bailey, announced it was closing, sending hundreds of circus performers looking for jobs. At the end of the The Greatest Show On Earth, writer and former circus artiste, Dee Birkett, goes behind the scenes with the performers and asks Who Killed The Circus? (BBC)

A roundup of today's news and sport.

With redundancy looming a 'Grinch' has to reconsider how he'll spend Christmas (RNZ)

H.M The Queen with her annual message to the commonwealth (BBC)

Memorable exchanges from the past year on RNZ National

Poet, Matthew Zapruder, a former New York Times Magazine poetry editor and author of the book "Why Poetry", speaking with Jesse Mulligan in October 2017.

Doyle is a cantankerous old drunk awaiting death in a hospital ward. He hates Christmas. Or he thought he did! (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

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

A roundup of today's news and sport

A Christmas Church Service from Te Atatu EFKS - Samoan Congregationalist church in Auckland. Minister: Rev. Lucky Slade (RNZ)

Wairarapa's Mark Rogers presents a selection of old and new music - the very best in alt.country, Americana and blues (Arrow FM)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Tuesday Special (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 Symphony of the Stones. (BBC) 3:05 The Gifts of the Magi by Elizabeth Smither (RNZ); 3:30  Author’s View (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

A miscellany of music, stories and random thoughts including:
6:14 Witness  History as told by the people who were there (BBC)  

6:35 One Quick Question Rapid answers to listeners’ queries (RNZ)

6:45 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy: Paper Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world.  (BBC)

7​:10 Roads Run Through Us by John Bluck 
Thoughts on the place of roads in the minds and lives of New Zealanders. (1 of 6, RNZ) 

7:30 Pants on Fire - The Fibbers Guide to Lies, Lying and Liars

9:06 Assignment: Daphne and the Two Maltas
The brutal, unsolved murder of Malta's most outspoken blogger has blackened the image of the Mediterranean holiday island.(BBC)

10:30 The Halfmen of O by Maurice Gee, told by Lloyd Scott (not available online) (RNZ)

11:05 Black Sheep: Nazi Hoax
The story of Sydney Gordon Ross and the FIB Nazi Conspiracy (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

An afternoon of alleged music and dubious entertainment with Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris. (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport.

Guyon Espiner talks to former New Zealand Prime Ministers, starting today with Sir Geoffrey Palmer, who became our 33rd PM on the 8th August 1989 (RNZ) The 9th Floor

Memorable exchanges from the past year on RNZ National (

Cartoonist and writer Tom Scott has put together account of his life so far in the bvook  'Drawn Out: A seriously funny memoir'  In October 2017 he joined Kim to tell a few yarns, and play some of his favourite music.

Highlights from the world of science and the environment, with Our Changing World’s Alison Ballance, with new podcasts from University of Otago science communication students. (RNZ)

Nick Bollinger reviews some of the latest music releases

International public radio features and documentaries

Who Killed The Circus? : In January this year, the world’s most historic circus, Ringling, Barnum and Bailey, announced it was closing, sending hundreds of circus performers looking for jobs. At the end of the The Greatest Show On Earth, writer and former circus artiste, Dee Birkett, goes behind the scenes with the performers. (BBC)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world (BBC)

Part 1. Peacocks and Pink Gin: Dinah Priestley recalls how a small group of travelling New Zealanders came to dine with the Maharaja of Bharatpur (1 of 19, RNZ)

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of 'world' music, fusion and folk roots (RNZ)RNZ NATIONAL Programme Schedule

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Country Life Story (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 HaHa, Merry Christmas by Michael Wilson (RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

An early miscellany of music, stories and random thoughts with Paul Brennan. 
6:20 Witness: History as told by the people who were there (BBC)  
6:35 One Quick Question: Rapid answers to listeners’ queries (RNZ)
6:45 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy: Insurance Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world.  (BBC)
7:10 Roads Run Through Us by John Bluck Thoughts on the place of roads in the minds and lives of New Zealanders.(2 of 6, RNZ)

A holiday season of interviews, features, music and stories with Megan Whelan. (RNZ)

(RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

An afternoon of alleged music and dubious entertainment with Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris. (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport.

Guyon Espiner talks to Jim Bolger, who steered New Zealand through more economic upheaval, a resetting of race relations and the arrival of MMP (RNZ) The 9th Floor

Memorable exchanges from the past year on RNZ National

Animal psychologist and behaviorist Mark Vette has worked with animals on the sets of Narnia, The Last Samurai, Lord of the Rings, The Piano, Once Were Warriors, Hercules and Xena. Mostly though, Mark Vette works with rescue dogs, dogs with behavioral problems, and is passionate about helping to re-home so-called "bad dogs". He talked to Kathryn Ryan  in September 2017

Louisa Thomsen Brits, author of 'The Book of Hygge' speaking with Megan Whelan in July 2017.

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world (BBC)

Science in Action: A BBC magazine of the week's science news.

With Music commentator and critic William Dart (RNZ)

With Music commentator and critic William Dart. (RNZ)

 Episode 1 read by Michele Amas
A 14 year old New Zealand girl in 1964 is twiddling with her transistor when she happens upon an arresting sound which shakes her to the core. (#1 of 4, RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

Meth Hhouses: How safe are meth houses really? And what's it like to go inside? Katy Gosset and Alison Ballance take the plunge and ask how much meth is too much when it comes to setting a national standard? (RNZ) 

A roundup of today's news and sport

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world (BBC)

Part 2. The Overland Route: Dinah Priestley recalls how a small group of travelling New Zealanders came to dine with the Maharaja of Bharatpur (3 of 19, RNZ)

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 Discovery (BBC); 1:05 Raising The Bar (RNZ); 2:05 The Cultural Frontline (BBC); 3:05 A Christmas Wish by Shirley Eng Told by Jane Waddell (RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

An early miscellany of music, stories and random thoughts with Paul Brennan.
6:14 Witness: History as told by the people who were there (BBC)  
6:35 One Quick Question: Rapid answers to listeners’ queries (RNZ)
6:45 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy: Google Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world. (BBC)
7:10 Roads Run Through Us by John Bluck Thoughts on the place of roads in the minds and lives of New Zealanders.(3of 6, RNZ)

A holiday season of interviews, features, music and stories with Megan Whelan. (RNZ)

(RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

International news and news reports.

An afternoon of alleged music and dubious entertainment with Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris. (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport.

Guyon Espiner talks to Jim Bolger, who steered New Zealand through more economic upheaval, a resetting of race relations and the arrival of MMP. (RNZ) The 9th Floor

Memorable exchanges from the past year on RNZ National. 

Award winning Dunedin writer Laurence Fearnley tells Kathryn Ryan in an April 2017 interview about scent-mapping. Laurence is developing a series of personal essays which map out the landscape through its ever changing aromas. She's also co-editing an anthology of NZ mountaineering writing

Behavioural scientist  Rory Gallaher  believes small steps are the way to make big changes . A  member of UK Prime Minister David Cameron‘s 'Nudge Unit', who’s now based in Australia he’s co author of the book "Think Small: The Surprisingly Simple Ways to Reach Big goals" and discussed it  

Science in Action:  A BBC magazine of the week's science news.(BBC)

With Music commentator and critic William Dart. (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries.

How safe are meth houses really? And what's it like to go inside? Katy Gosset and Alison Ballance take the plunge and ask how much meth is too much when it comes to setting a national standard? (RNZ) The Science of...

A roundup of today's news and sport.

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world. (BBC)

Part 3. Surviving the Gold Coast: Dinah Priestley recalls how a small group of travelling New Zealanders came to dine with the Maharaja of Bharatpur. (3 of 19, RNZ)

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 Black Sheep: Epidemic (RNZ); 1:05 The Friday Feature (BBC); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 To Jess by Alice Tawhai (RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

An early miscellany of music, stories and random thoughts with Katrina Batten.
6:14 Witness: History as told by the people who were there (BBC)
6:35 One Quick Question: Rapid answers to listeners’ queries (RNZ)
6:45 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy: The Clock  Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world.  (BBC)
7:10 Roads Run Through Us by John Bluck Thoughts on the place of roads in the minds and lives of New Zealanders.(4 of 6, RNZ)

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world (BBC)

Thoughts on the place of roads in the minds and lives of New Zealanders. Part four: Road manners (4 of 6, RNZ)

A holiday season of interviews, features, music and stories with Megan Whelan. (RNZ)

(RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

An afternoon of alleged music and dubious entertainment with Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris. (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport.

Guyon Espiner talks to the first woman to become Prime Minister, Dame Jenny Shipley (RNZ) The 9th Floor

Memorable exchanges from the past year on RNZ National

Hemi Kelly is a licensed translator and a full time lecturer in te reo Maori at AUT. He translated Witi Ihimaera's new novella "Sleeps Standing" - which explores the concluding Battle of Orakau through the eyes of a 16 year old boy. In August 2017 Hemi told  Kathryn Ryan how he  translated Witi's prose word for word, and his te reo text now sits opposite Witi's, page by page in a new publication.

Don Henley was a founding member of The Eagles - the biggest-selling American band in history. After they broke up in 1980 Henley went solo as a singer-songwriter. He spoke to Kim Hill in February, just before he came to perform in New Zealand

CrowdScience  A BBC World Service programme that takes listener questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge. 

On the Black Sea #1: The Voyage Begins
Tim Whewell journeys across and around the Black Sea - a region of great strategic importance.  Setting out today from Istanbul, and sailing north through the Bosphorus straits towards Ukraine and the historic port of Odessa. Every sort of ship passes through the crowded Bosphorus, but these days one stands out - the Russian warships of the Black Sea Fleet bound for Syria. (BBC)

The NZ Music Scene (RNZ)

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

A roundup of today's news and sport

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of 50 inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world (BBC)

Part 4.  Crossing the Border (Malaysia to Thailand): Dinah Priestley recalls how a small group of travelling New Zealanders came to dine with the Maharaja of Bharatpur (4 of 19, RNZ)

Musical guests compile a C60 and talk us through their selections. (RNZ)