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Banning Books
The works of Roald Dahl have been put through a sanitising process recently, as have the James Bond books, and famous novels by Mark Twain and Joseph Conrad. The process is often called… Audio
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Does book banning have the opposite effect?
One woman who knows all about banned books, and the attention they inadvertently draw, is Dr Emma Smith, Professor of Shakespeare studies at Oxford University. She's the author of Portable Magic: A… Audio
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In their own words: The women who rock
Jessica Hopper is a director, producer and author based in Chicago. In a career spanning more than twenty years.
Hopper earned acclaim as a provocative, fearless music journalist, writing for… Audio
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Season 2 Ep 1: Rabbits & other Pests
No-one knows for sure who first introduced rabbits to New Zealand, because no-one wanted to take the blame for what became one of New Zealand's biggest environmental and economic disasters. We start… Video, Audio
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Ken Burns’ Country Music
Dan Slevin has high praise for Ken Burns’ latest examination of American cultural history. Video
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ACT Party profiles: Who might join David Seymour in Parliament?
The ACT Party has been polling relatively well in the lead up to election day, with the latest results putting the party on 8 percent, meaning it would get 11 seats in Parliament.
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How walking benefits your creativity
Stanford research shows that walking is not only good for our health, but it also helps boosts our creative output. Behavioural and learning scientist Dr. Marily Oppezzo explains the positive impact… Audio
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Taylor Swift beats Michael Jackson’s American Music Award record
Taylor Swift took the high road as she won six American Music Awards on Sunday to surpass Michael Jackson's all-time record, avoiding any mention of a dispute with her old record company.
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Dolly Parton: 60 years a country icon
What is it about Dolly Parton that makes her such a household name and a feminist icon to boot? She's also one of country music's richest women stars, and a brand in her own right. Simon… Video, Audio
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Fiddlers and Whistlers
Fate brings together two men who both play fiddle and whistle. One, John Hartford, now sadly no longer with us, had a yen for bluegrass; the other, Andrew Bird, is drawn more to the art of… Audio
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Introducing: Bored Housewives
Wellington duo Bored Housewives Club introduce their song Personfriend. Audio
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Cricket: Malinga questions ICC amnesty
The Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga doesn't believe players should get an amnesty if they come forward to report previously undisclosed information relating to corruption in the sport.
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Susan Strongman on Shania Twain
RNZ's Susan Strongman used to think she was too cool for Shania Twain - but it seems she was kidding herself. Audio
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REVIEW: Shania Twain at Spark Arena
Audio 19 Dec 2018Shania Twain's first ever New Zealand show at Auckland's Spark Arena last night was an absolute banger. Our reviewer Susan Strongman had the time of her life.
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Dunedin tickled Pink by more big concerts
Audio 30 Aug 2018It's been called the best year for concerts in Dunedin with yet another big act set to rock the city this weekend. American popstar Pink kicks off her New Zealand tour at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr… Audio
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Canadians explain Céline Dion
Canadian tell us why the great nation above the USA needs Céline Dion more than maple syrup and moose. Video
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Music with Graeme Downes
Graeme takes a look at Shania Twain's latest album, Now - her first studio release in 15 years. Twain has named it as her most personal album and described its theme as "going from lost to found, from… Audio
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Alan Dershowitz: 'There is no such thing as truth any longer'
Professor Alan Dershowitz has been called the best-known criminal lawyer in the world. A staunch Democrat, he has irked many liberals with his view there is no case for President Trump to be removed… Audio
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Dizzee: still a cheeky rascal
Dizzee Rascal talks about staying on top of his game, pioneering a genre, and how excited he is to be returning to New Zealand for two beautiful festivals. Video, Audio
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Outlaw: the story of Richard Burgess
In the 1860s Richard Burgess and his outlaw gang roved the West Coast, robbing and murdering dozens of people. Black Sheep investigates his life story and what drove him to a life of crime. Audio
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NZSO Lands of Hope and Glory
Introduced by Helen Medlyn. Lands of Hope and Glory - a musical nod from the NZSO to the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. Video, Audio
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David Goodhart: The new political divide
Politics used to be divided between left and right, but now people are split along different lines, according to a UK writer. Audio
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Never the twain will meet
AUT's Merja Myllylahti explains the pros and cons of the rejected merger of NZME and Fairfax Media. Audio
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US writer Paul Beaty's satire on race wins Man Booker Prize
American author Paul Beatty has won the 2016 Man Booker Prize with his novel The Sellout.