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Bringing native birdsong into the heart of the city
From dawn 'til dusk, pedestrians walking along Otepoti Dunedin's central George Street, are about to be serenaded by Recordings of Town Belt native manu or birds. Artist Vicki Lenihan made the… Audio
How voice cloning is revolutionising the way we communicate
Voice cloning software is able to replicate a person's voice speaking any words or sentences that are typed into a keyboard. Founder of VocaliD, Professor Rupal Patel joins us to discuss how the… Audio
Sarah Johnston: archival recordings of our WW2 troops in battle
Christchurch based audio historian and researcher Sarah Johnston (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Rakaipaaka) recently won a Judith Binney Writing Award to study the National Broadcasting Service's Mobile… Audio
A new production company brings a performance to you
As live performance spaces grapple with the unpredictability of life under Covid-19, a UK company is bringing a performance to your kitchen table. Audio, Gallery
Why you turn the radio down while trying to park your car
Ever wondered why you instinctively turn down the radio while you're trying to park? It has to do with the demands on our ability to concentrate, and the limitations of the human brain. Dr. Simon… Audio
'The Untold': taking listeners inside life-changing stories
Imagine getting right into the middle of a true story developing around you while you're listening. That's the narrative approach taken in' The Untold', a BBC show telling stories about life in modern… Audio
'Kerning Cultures': audio rich stories from the Middle East
'Kerning Cultures' is a podcast showcasing interesting audio documentaries from the Middle East. We share an example from Dubai called 'A Cinema, Demolished' which charts the history of the city's The… Audio, Gallery
Going into a downward spiral: 'Short Cuts'
You encounter a rude shop assistant, there are fireworks in your neighbourhood at what is quite clearly the wrong time of the year, or the parking space you had your eye on is lost because somebody… Audio
Stories in Sound: 'Twenty Thousand Hertz'
Twenty Thousand Hertz is the highest frequency the human ear can hear. It's also the name of a podcast for anyone who's interested in why things sound the way they do. Host Dallas Taylor's a sound… Audio
Park Road Post: A New Breed of Hero
Almost 20 years ago now, Park Road Post forged its name on the international scene working on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Their big project this year is Mortal Engines, but just as close to their… Audio
Bits+Bytes: changes to Facebook and YouTube & the future of smart speakers
Alphabet (Google) tightens up YouTube advertising rules; the future of smart speakers; Simon and Peter test out wireless home audio systems; and why has Facebook changed its algorithm? Audio
Bridalwear chilled to perfection
Trish Peng is a designer who creates show-stopping wedding gowns. At last year's NZ Fashion Week her 25-metre long train broke a world record and this year she created a dress that had to be kept in… Audio
What podcasts are you missing out on?
Audio geek Shaun D Wilson recommends some of his favourite podcasts. Shaun's picks are Radio Lab, Sunday Night Safran, John Safran's True Crime, Serial, and The Witching Hours. Audio
Precious Voices
A séance, a high speed police chase, a budgie that speaks Glaswegian and the mating calls of Atlantic Seals - these are all a part of the treats and challenges that Chris Frear has trying to restore… Audio
Audio hum
Audio forensics specialist Philip Harrison of JP French Associates can use the background hum coming from the mains electricity network to work out if audio recordings are fake or not. Audio