Nights for Thursday 28 October 2010

7:15 Whaikorero

Associate Professor Poia Rewi, Maori academic, University of Otago

The origin and history of Maori oratory, as explored in his recently published book Whaikorero.

7:30 Spectrum

People, places and events in New Zealand.

8 pm News and Weather

8:15 Windows on the World

International public radio documentaries - visit the Windows on the World webpage to find links to these documentaries.

8:45 Science: Earth Sciences

Dr Hamish Campbell, geologist/palaeontologist, GNS Science

Drilling a core into the geologic cycle... the oldest rocks in the Auckland region are on Waiheke Island.

8:59 Conundrum: Clue 7

9 pm News and Weather

9:06 Our Changing World

Radio New Zealand's science and environment programme.

9:59 Conundrum: Clue 8

10 pm News and Weather

10:17 Late Edition

A review of the leading news from Morning Report, Nine to Noon, Afternoons and Checkpoint. Also hear the latest news from around the Pacific on Radio New Zealand International's Dateline Pacific.

11 pm News and Weather

11:06 The Music Mix

Nick Atkinson presents a contemporary music magazine with interviews and music from New Zealand and overseas artists, coverage of new releases, tours, live sessions, music festivals and events. (RNZ)