Schedules for 31 Mar - 06 Apr, 2018

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 Fragrance Rising by Fiona Kidman read by Stuart Devenie (1 of 2, RNZ); 3:30 That Was The Week That Was; 4:30 Global Business (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Suzie, by David Somerset, told by Donna Akersten; Humpty, by Kimiora Raerino, told by Kelly Tikao; Forget Something, by David Hill, told by Bruce Phillips; Janie Lays an Egg, by Rosalie Carey, told by Kate Ward; Poppa's Ride, by Glenda Watson, told by Katherine Beasley; Climbing The Vine, by Apirana Taylor, told by various actors (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

Catherine Callaghan - Taking silk (RNZ)

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

Bill and Nancy Blaikie speak to Kathryn Ryan about getting better support for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (RNZ)

Part 2. Knowing Pain
Scientists reveal why we feel pain and the consequences of life without pain. One way to understand the experience of pain is to look at unusual situations which give clues to our everyday agony (2 of 4, BBC)

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

12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Hosanna Angelica by Alison Duffy (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday (RNZ); 2:05 (Extra Hour for Daylight Saving Ending) Three Degrees by Elspeth Sandys (RNZ) 3:05 Fragrance Rising by Fiona Kidman read by Stuart Devenie (2 of 2, RNZ); 3:30 CrowdScience (BBC);   4:30 4:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ) 5:10 Living With The Gods (BBC); 5:45 Historical Highlight (RNZ)

Wonder Willie and Superbun, by Janet Slater Bottin, told by Lorae Parry; Friends, by Apirana Taylor, told by Apirana Taylor, and various others; Easter Story, by Apirana Taylor, told by Carol Smith; Rat, by Eliza Bidois, told by Eliza Bidois; The Bunyip, by David Somerset, told by Grant Tilly; Rat, by Eliza Bidois, told by Truda Chadwick (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)

An Easter Mass from the Auckland Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph, with Pa Peter Tipene as celebrant. It features a rich array of music from the St Patrick’s Cathedral Vocal Ensemble  (RNZ)

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

1:10 At the Movies

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

2:05 The Laugh Track

25th April: A True Fiction by Dean Parker: A drama in the ‘mockumentary’ style telling the story of  a new Zealaner – a would be war poet who is badly wounded at Gallipoli  and returns home to become  a figurehead and rallying point for the anti-war movement  (RNZ)

Trans and non-binary lives
A panel explores trans and non-binary experience, and the journey towards equal human rights. Recorded on Valentine’s Day in the midst of Auckland’s Pride Festival, the panel chaired by Victor Rodger features Georgina Beyer, Lexie Matheson, Nikolai Talamahina and Aych McArdle. (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

New Life with Old Belief
Old Belief communities formed as a result of Russian Orthodox Church theological reforms of the 17th century. After a period of torture and mass executions and unrecognised by the state, Old Believers were forced to go underground or fled. In the last decade, the population decline led theIn the last decade, some families accepted a Russian government invitation  to return "home", to practice their faith in the land of their fathers, only to find fierce opposition from neighbours and local authorities (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)

Part 3. Controlling Pain
What if your brain could naturally control pain? Professor Irene Tracey and her colleagues are trying to unlock the natural mechanisms in the brain that limit the amount of pain we feel (3 of 4, BBC)

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)

A Roman Catholic Mass from the Auckland Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph, with Pa Peter Tipene as celebrant. It features a rich array of music from the St Patrick’s Cathedral Vocal Ensemble reflecting a range of musical traditions, from ancient plainsong to contemporary melodies. Included are Latin, English and Māori, and traditional hymns reflecting on this season which is so central to the Christian year. (R NZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Health Check (BBC); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:06 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy (BBC); 2:30 Music Feature: Beck (RNZ); 3:05 Brandland by Linda Niccol (RNZ); 3:30  Country Life Story(RNZ);  5:10 Witness (BBC)

An early miscellany of music, stories and random thoughts including:
  6:14 Faith, Hope and A Little Bit of Luck by Jean Adeane (RNZ)
  6:35 One Quick Question: (RNZ)
  6:44 Plastic:A Tim Harford story of innovation that helped build the economic world.(BBC)
  7:10 Health Check: Better lighting perks you up.(BBC)
  7:30 The Flat On Canon Street by Karen Goa (RNZ)

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling

A roundup of today's news and sport

An afternoon of alleged music and dubious entertainment (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Belarus' Tractor Town
The vast Minsk Tractor Works in Belarus was famed all over the Soviet Union. And it's still making tractors. Raging capitalism in the 1990s may have  closed down hundreds of state-owned factories. But this complex has remained open, providing not only work,  but cradle to grave care for tens of thousands of Belarusians. (BBC)

At an Easter meeting, a destitute horse-trainer is nearly fleeced by an illegal bookie (RNZ)

Dr Darren Powell: How companies are profiting from anti-obesity programmes (RNZ)

Part 4. Painof Torture
Does knowing that someone is inflicting pain on you deliberately make the pain worse? Professor Irene Tracey meets survivors of torture and examines the dark side of pain (4 of 4, BBC)

The Stories of Catholic Nuns and their Protestant counterparts working and living on the Peace Line in Belfast, during 30 years of 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland.(BBC)

The Easter craft exhibition is on again - but will the former Rugby Rep be brave enough to exhibit his lacework under his own name (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

Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture
Harriet Gilbert talks to Irish literary superstar Sebastian Barry about his poignant and much garlanded novel 'The Secret Scripture' (BBC)

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 Roads Run Through Us by John Bluck(5 of 6, RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 2:05 Music with Cerys Matthews (BBC); 3:05 Eating What Jesus Eats by Paddy Richardson (RNZ); 3:30 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:

6:20 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: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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

Doug Wilson - Aging for Beginners

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (RNZ)

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Nick Bollinger reviews some of the latest music releases

RNZ’s weeknight current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

Smart Talk: Trans and non-binary lives
A panel explores trans and non-binary experience, and the journey towards equal human rights. Recorded on Valentine’s Day in the midst of Auckland’s Pride Festival, the panel chaired by Victor Rodger features Georgina Beyer, Lexie Matheson, Nikolai Talamahina and Aych McArdle. (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

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

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Science In Action (BBC); ; 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 On the Wings of Mercury - The Lorraine Moller Story (1 of 6, RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:40

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

6:20 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: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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 drive-time news and current affairs programme

Sarah McKay: changes in the female brain

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (RNZ)

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

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

RNZ’s weeknight current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

The Human Engine by Phillip Braithwaite - Robbie Sinclair was deserted by his Mother when he was eight years old and left to his own devices. He found crime and prison, then his life changed for the better when he met Francie. But a twist of fate changes everything (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

Nick Tipping brings you classic recordings and modern masterpieces from the world of jazz (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Discovery (BBC); 1:05  The Thursday Feature (RNZ); 2:05 The Cultural Frontline (BBC); 3:05 On the Wings of Mercury - The Lorraine Moller Story (2 of 6, RNZ) 3:30 NZ Books; 5:10 Witness (BBC)

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

6:20 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: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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

Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (RNZ)

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

With Music commentator and critic William Dart (RNZ)

RNZ’s weeknight current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

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

Slices of life for curious minds (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (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 At The Movies (RNZ); 1:05 The Friday Feature (BBC); 2:05 The Long Way Home (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 On the Wings of Mercury - The Lorraine Moller Story (3 of 6, 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:

6:20 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: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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

Maya Dusenbery: Gender bias in medicine

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

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

RNZ’s weeknight current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

(RNZ)

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

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

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