7:10 Tune Your Mind

Dr Yvonne Lagrosen, senior lecturer in Quality Management from Sweden's University West talks about brain development research that shows a musician's brain tends to 'function' better and calmer.

7:30 Spectrum

People, places and events in New Zealand.

8 pm News & Weather

8:15 Windows on the World

International public radio documentaries.

8:40 Science: Body Parts

Endocrinologist and professor of Science Communication from the University of Otago, Associate Professor Jean Fleming takes us on a journey to explain why the human body is what it is... development of the placenta.

9 pm News & Weather

9:06 Our Changing World

Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world.

10 pm News & 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 & 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.