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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring a political track from Dunedin doom-pop two piece Night Lunch, a new release from Baby Rose and BADBADNOTGOOD, and Melbourne-based Cyanide Thornton's self-titled 2018 EP. Audio
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Two hundred year anniversary of poet Lord Byron's death
He brought forth the eponymous Byronic hero, inspired musicians from Liszt to Leonard Cohen, and despite a roguish reputation, he is still regarded today as one of the great poets. Audio
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Update on Isfahan air strike
19 Apr 2024BBC World's Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Emile Donovan for the latest on the reported strike on the city of Isfahan. Audio
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident film critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review some top picks for weekend viewing, including Origin (2023) in cinemas now, Constellation (2024) streaming on AppleTV+, and… Audio
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This Weekend: Rotorua search for the ultimate Oma's Appeltaart
This Saturday, the Netherlands Society in Rotorua is hosting a competition to crown the 'Master Baker of Oma's Appeltaart', what they call one of the most comforting pies in the history of pies. Audio
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Mt Taranaki ranger Tāne Houston - 'we let the forest talk for itself'
Country Life takes a walk with mountain ranger Tāne Houston through the forest on the slopes of Mt Taranaki. We head up the volcano along a trap line, resetting bait, foraging and chatting about the… Video, Audio
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'She's got everything you want in a cow'
A 40-litres-of-milk-a-day Friesian called Evie has been Supreme Champion Holstein at the New Zealand A&P Agricultural Show for two years in a row. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes meets the farmer behind the cow.
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The diverse experiences of farming
19 Apr 2024A lot of urban dwellers get their information about farming from supermarkets, new research suggests. A Massey University research project surveyed over 1300 urban and rural people about their views… Audio
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Rural News Wrap
This year's annual Canterbury A&P show has been canned, while there's mixed results at the meatworks where venison sales have bounced back but lamb prices remain at historical lows, and new research… Audio
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Country Life for Friday April 19 2024
This week Country Life is out with a mountain ranger foraging and checking traps on the slopes of Mt Taranaki and meets the farmer behind a champion milker. Also, a Massey University research project… Audio
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Luxon boosts defence amid rising global tensions
As global tensions escalated this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was touring South East Asia, strengthening defence and security ties.
Back home, his government was accused of drifting away… Audio
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The Panel with Sally Wenley and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
19 Apr 2024Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Michael Moynahan discuss the commissioners wanting to stay on in Tauranga. Also, they discuss listening parties, great albums, and… Audio
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No stalking law is 'embarrasing'
The Panel talks to CEO of Women's Refuge Dr Ang Jury about how dangerous stalking is, and how the police need it to be a criminal law for things to improve. Audio
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The Panel with Sally Wenley and Michael Moynahan (Part 1)
19 Apr 2024Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Michael Moynahan discuss latest on Israeli missiles in Iran. Then they discuss the latest economy forecast, and whether we need a… Audio
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Beginning of India's general election - Asia correspondent
19 Apr 2024Let's get to Asia now and we're joined by our correspondent in India, Per Elinder Liljas Audio
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PM seeks to strengthen defence ties with Philippines
19 Apr 2024With the world growing increasingly volatile, Christopher Luxon has sought to strengthen defence ties with the Philippines - making it easier for both countries' troops to work together. It's the… Audio
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Evening business for 19 April 2024
19 Apr 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Young Northlander takes top spot in mullet competition
19 Apr 2024Northlanders like to think they punch above their weight, with the region producing many a winner in the sporting, creative and political arenas. But now a young Northlander has topped the nation in… Audio
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NZ athletics team for Oympics revealed
19 Apr 2024The initial 15-strong New Zealand athletics team set to compete at Paris 2024 was officially announced today. A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists are among the… Audio
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Iranian media plays down impact of strikes
Let's get more on the developing story in the Middle East now. The US says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran. Audio
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Shortland street wants govt help to keep afloat
19 Apr 2024In the face of an unwanted scene change, the makers of Shortland Street want the government to help out financially by extending its cash back scheme for local productions. The future of Aotearoa's… Audio
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Reports of airstrike on Iran - Middle East correspondent
19 Apr 2024Let's head to the Middle East now where there are reports of an airstrike on Iran. Both CNN and CBS say a US officials have confirmed Israel has launched an attack on Iran. Audio
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New moorings could be answer for Great Barrier Caulerpa restrictions
19 Apr 2024New boat moorings could be the answer for Great Barrier Island businesses struggling with a lack of tourism due to anchoring restrictions. The restrictions are in place around most of the island as a… Audio
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More cost cutting in health sector
19 Apr 2024Te Whatu Ora has detailed more cost-cutting expectations to health professionals, such as no backfill onwards if staff are sick, and an end to double shifts which pay overtime.
Executive director of… Audio