Episodes

  • Out Lately with Finn Johansson

    Out Lately with Finn Johansson
    Jun 27 2024
    Finn features a selection from across the musical spectrum including tracks by French multi-disciplinary artist Violaine Gratuite, Ōtautahi musician Samantha Josephine and American experimental rock band The Garden.
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    22 mins
  • Why is George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four still relevant 75 years later?

    Why is George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four still relevant 75 years later?
    Jun 27 2024
    Phrases such as 'Big Brother', 'Thought Police' and 'Double Think' have all made it into our political lexicon, part of the book's darker lessons around mass surveillance and government control.
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    19 mins
  • Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

    Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
    Jun 27 2024
    Dan chats with Tony Stamp about the new kiwi film Ka Whawhai Tonu: Struggle Without End, Australian thriller The Royal Hotel and he reviews the streaming service Hoopla, which is available free via some public libraries.
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    25 mins
  • This Weekend: Taikura Kapa Haka twirls in Wellington

    This Weekend: Taikura Kapa Haka twirls in Wellington
    Jun 27 2024
    This Saturday and Sunday, over 700 performers aged 55-and-over from across the country are taking to the stage in Te Papa for Taikura Kapa Haka.
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    10 mins
  • Australia's possible nuclear future: Path to net zero or political gamble?

    Australia's possible nuclear future: Path to net zero or political gamble?
    Jun 26 2024
    The main opposition party in Australia is thinking of taking the nuclear option as the country looks to pivot away from coal-fired power generation. Would the Australian people ever approve of such a move?
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    6 mins
  • Yvonne Lorkin: Twenty years of wine writing in New Zealand

    Yvonne Lorkin: Twenty years of wine writing in New Zealand
    Jun 26 2024
    Wine writer, competition judge and businesswoman Yvonne Lorkin joins Emile Donovan to reflect on her career working in all things fermented.
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    16 mins
  • Does our hatred toward possums need a rethink?

    Does our hatred toward possums need a rethink?
    Jun 26 2024
    Possums have been public enemy number one in the conservation scene for years. Dr Emily Major says our violent approach to pest control may be doing more harm than good.
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    18 mins
  • Fundraising underway for medieval wing of Hamilton Gardens

    Fundraising underway for medieval wing of Hamilton Gardens
    Jun 26 2024
    If you've ever visited Hamilton, you're aware of the award-winning gardens, which are the pride of joy of the river city. A new attraction to the gardens is seeking $300,000 from the public.
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    6 mins