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Māori AI expert Dr Karaitiana Taiuru shares his favourite whakataukī

18 Mar 2024

Dr Karaitiana Taiuru tells RNZ what his favourite whakataukī is and how it relates to his work and whānau. Audio

Monday 18 March 2024

8:15 Pacific Waves

A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

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8:30 Jukebox

Emile Donovan plays your requests - as long as you've got a compelling reason, or a good story with it.

Send in your picks to nights@rnz.co.nz or text 2101.

8:45 The Reading

Did you ever hear something on the radio that rocked your world, and after hearing it nothing seemed the same again?

Tonight, Michele Amas reading the first of a four part story 'Cotton-Eyed Joe' written by Susy Pointon.

9:05 Nights Quiz

Do you know your stuff? Come on the air and be grilled by Emile Donovan as he dons his quizmaster hat.

If you get an answer right, you move on to the next question. If you get it wrong, your time in the chair is up, and the next caller will be put through. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the run goes in the draw for a weekly prize.

The quiz is themed - find out more about tonight's theme on Nights' Facebook page.

9:15 Whakataukī of the Week with Karaitiana Taiuru

Māori data, AI and technology ethicist Karaitiana Taiuru joins Emile Donovan to share a whakataukī that resonates with him.

"Tino rangatiratanga: mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei"

"The ability to create and control our destiny for generations to come"

Karaitiana Taiuru

Karaitiana Taiuru Photo: Supplied

9:30 Are we overmedicalising menopause?

Having been a taboo topic for decades, there has been a shift in western nations like the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand to open up discussions around menopause.

But experts say that has also come with a downside: that natural symptoms and experiences can become overmedicalised, with an undue focus on treating and curing menopause.

Professor Martha Hickey from the University of Melbourne and Royal Women's Hospital is the co-author of a series just published in the medical journal The Lancet exploring this issue.

She joins Emile Donovan.

Martha looks at the camera. She is wearing an orange turtleneck sweater. She is standing inside an office.

Martha Hickey is a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Melbourne and the co-director of the Gynaecology Research Centre at the Royal Women's Hospital. Photo: Supplied

10:17 One in ten children facing 'invisible' barriers at school

A group of teachers, psychologists and early childhood educators are asking parents and schools to wise up to the signs of neurodiversity in our young people.

Around one in ten New Zealand children have an invisible brain development disability that can make classroom life anywhere from difficult to insurmountable - that's three kids in a class of 30.

Acorn Charitable Trust is using Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18-24 March) to raise awareness of the common signs of neurodiversity and equip people with the tools to help kids overcome.

Tami Harris is the chief executive of Acorn and joins Emile Donovan.

Tami smiles at the camera. She wears a black blazer over a white cable knit sweater.

Tami Harris is the chief executive of Acorn Charitable Trust. Photo: Supplied

10:30 Sports with Bryan Waddle

Nights' sports correspondent Bryan Waddle joins Emile Donovan to catch-up on the latest in sport, including cricketer Sophie Devine's winning performance in the Women's Indian Premiere League, and the Phoenix's return to the top of the A League table.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's players (including Sophie Devine) hold the trophy after winning the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket final match against Delhi Capitals.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's players (including Sophie Devine) hold the trophy after winning the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket final match against Delhi Capitals. Photo: AFP

10:45 BBC World Lookahead

BBC reporter Rich Preston joins Emile Donovan to take a look at the events making headlines internationally, including China's foreign minister making visits to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in seven years, and social media site Reddit's plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange.

Wang Yi and Winston Peters

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi with deputy prime minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

11:07 Nashville Babylon

Every week on Nashville Babylon Mark Rogers presents the very best in country, soul and rock 'n' roll.

On this week's show Mark has birthday tunes for Wilson Pickett and Ry Cooder, reggae from Peter Tosh, new music from the Hanging Stars plus an all time classic courtesy of Billie Holiday.