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Where NZ Music Month will never die
If you want to go back in time, visit Kiwi Music Bar and Cafe, says Hussein Moses.
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Booming bitterns
Australasian bitterns are one of New Zealand's most cryptic and threatened wetland birds, and the males attract females with a deep foghorn boom. Audio, Gallery
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Everton come from behind to beat West Brom
Romelu Lukaku scored twice and set up another goal as Everton rallied from two goals down to beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2.
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The Modern Māori Quartet
James Tito, Matariki Whatarau, Maaka Pohatu and Francis Kora from The Modern Maori Quartet preview their Te Ahi Kaa festival performances. Audio
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Heated cross examination at inquest
Questions have been raised about the quality of a Corrections Department investigation into the death of an inmate at Otago Prison during heated questioning at an inquest.
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Temuera Morrison - 'Tem'
Dr Hone Ropata, Jake Heke, Jango Fett… Temuera Morrison is best known for his film and television work, but he's now turned his attention to a set of sing-along classics from musicians like Sam Cooke… Audio
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New backing for Australia's TPVs called shameful
Audio 26 Sep 2014TPV re-introduction by the Australian Government appals refugee agencies. Audio
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Australian asylum seeker policy slammed by admiral
The Australian Defence Force chief responsible for border protection under the Howard government has criticised the Abbott government's asylum seeker policy.
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Jazz Footprints Lance Sua
From playing with Howard Morrison to Hayley Westenra, in pit orchestras to pubs - some of guitarist Lance Sua's latest projects have included volunteering with at-risk youth and getting the Le VA… Audio
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New Horizons - 29 June 2014
William Dart joins in the Beatles nostalgia sweeping the country with a small bracket of homegrown treasures, but first he reviews new albums by Laura J Martin, Moulettes, Kishi Bashi, First Aid Kit… Audio
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Senate quashes temporary visas
Labor and the Greens teamed up in the Australian Senate on Monday night to scuttle the government's reintroduction of temporary protection visas.
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Amy Winehouse and the 27 Club
Audio 19 Aug 2013Rolling Stone magazine calls it the 27 club - a term for rock stars who died at the age of 27. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse are among its tragic… Audio
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Te Aute's new principal relishes challenge
The new principal of one of the country's famous boarding schools, Te Aute College, says the news of his appointment has yet to sink in.
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Bruce King on Musical Chairs
Drummer Bruce King tells Chris Bourke about his long career at the back of the bandstand. Audio
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Yandall Sister dies
Mary Yandall, a member of the singing group the 1970s Yandall Sisters, has died after a short illness.
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Ngapuhi CEO confident of festival's success
Ngapuhi's chief executive is confident the tribe's annual festival, which starts on Saturday at Northland High School in Kaikohe, will be a great success.
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Blue Smoke: These Kia Ora Islands
New Zealand artists’ cover versions of overseas hits – and early original pop songwriting. Audio
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Rim D. Paul on Musical Chairs
Rim D. Paul is a Maori showband legend. After performing with the Maori Hi-Quins and the Quin-Tikis, he went solo and played Australia's biggest cabarets, toured the Asian circuit, and became a star… Audio
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Blue Smoke: Pie Cart Rock'n'Roll
Covering the arrival of rock’n’roll in New Zealand, the reactions of musicians, and the Twist phenomenon. Among the acts featured are Johnny Cooper, Johnny Devlin, Eddie Howell, the Keil Isles, Clyde… Audio
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Blue Smoke: After Hours
Chris Bourke considers the changes in New Zealand’s nightlife during the late 50s and early 60s. Includes early recordings of New Zealand musical comedians, cabaret acts and solo artists including… Audio
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Australian opposition prefers Nauru asylum option
The Federal Opposition in Australia says asylum detention facilities on Nauru could be re-opened within a ''matter of weeks''.
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Abbott on Nauru to discuss detention centre
Australian Opposition leader Tony Abbott is on Nauru to discuss whether the government is prepared to reopen a asylum seeker detention centre there.
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Blue Smoke: Beneath the Maori Moon
In this episode Chris Bourke covers Maori pop music pioneers such as Ana Hato, Dean Waretini, the Tahiwis, the influential guitar teacher and songwriter Walter Smith, and the legendary Campbell… Audio
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NZ Live - Elizabeth Marvelly
Audio 4 Mar 2011At the age of 12, Elizabeth Marvelly began taking weekly singing lessons in Auckland, a three hour drive from her home in Rotorua. When she was 16 she toured nationally with Sir Howard Morrison and… Audio
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Commissioner urged for Te Aute College
Financial problems and a falling roll have prompted the resignation of the trustees of Te Aute College in Hawke's Bay. They have asked for a commissioner to be appointed.