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Christmas Day Church Service
Celebrate Christmas Day with an ecumenical service of readings, reflections and prayers brought to you by representatives of some of Wellington's central city churches, and carols sung by Porirua choir Pacific Connection. Video, Audio
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David Bowie: The Odyssey of a Changeling
29 Dec 2013This music-rich, six-part audio series offers an overview of the many roles or manifestations of David Bowie's personality, as conveyed through the instant medium of rock & roll. Perfect summer listening, whatever the weather! Audio
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Christmas Pops with the NZSO
18 Dec 2023Hear much-loved songs from The Sound of Music, The Snowman and The Polar Express as well as 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing', 'Silent Night' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'... A great way to celebrate the festive season. Audio
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The best music of 2025
20 Dec 2025How to choose favourites from the millions of songs, albums and musical experiences of the past year? RNZ's music experts do their best to narrow it down.
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Nights
Tune in to Nights with Emile Donovan every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.
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8 'til Late
Join Corey Fuimaono and Ellie Marsden as they explore all things weird and wonderful. Throwback tracks, absurd chats and so much more.
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Nashville Babylon
The very best in Americana, alt country and blues music, hosted by Mark Rogers.
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Our Changing World in Antarctica
A collection of stories about Antarctica.
Presenters
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Mark Williams
Station: National
Programme: On the Air - Mā runga iarere
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Ingrid Hipkiss
Station: National
Programme: Morning Report
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Amanda Gillies
Station: National
Programme: The Detail
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Gwen McClure
Station: National
Programme: The Detail
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Vicki McKay
Station: National
Programme: All Night Programme
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Louise Pagonis
Station: National
Programmes: News, Various - Alternate presenter
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Māori likely first humans to see Antarctica - study
9 Jun 2021A new study has concluded that Māori were likely the first humans to set eyes on Antartic waters and even the continent itself.
Researchers from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi… Audio
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Luxon wins Botany spot
5 Nov 2019Christopher Luxon has been selected as the National Party's candidate for the Botany electorate.
Mr Luxon put forward his name forward less than a month ago, after six years as chief executive of Air… Audio
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Maggie Barry bullying claims: Ex-staffer speaks out
5 Dec 2018The former staff member who has accused Maggie Barry of bullying has described the MP as a Jekyll and Hyde character who would lose her temper, swear at employees and insult them behind their backs… Audio
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Peter O'Connor - the arts in healing
25 Dec 2016Catriona speaks with Professor Peter O'Connor, an internationally recognised expert in theatre and drama education who believes the arts can provide people with a way to deal with traumatic and… Audio
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Tips for working from home
26 Mar 2020Dr Sarb Johal is a specialist in the psychology of disaster recovery and pandemics. He's been thinking about ways to make working from home work for you, and has come up with 9 key points. Audio
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The Last Waltz: The Musicians We Lost in 2025
25 Dec 20252025 saw the last call for many of those we hold close to our hearts in music, both here in Aotearoa and around world. Yadana Saw and Nick Bollinger present a two-hour tribute to the musicians we lost… Audio
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2025 Christmas Church Service
25 Dec 2025Celebrate Christmas Day with an ecumenical service of readings, reflections and prayers brought to you by representatives of some of Wellington's central city churches, and carols sung by… Video, Audio
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A Christmas miracle at Zealandia
24 Dec 2025Against the odds, a takahe pair believed to be infertile have successfully hatched a chick at Wellington's Zealandia Te Mara a Tane. Dr Danielle Shanahan, Chief Executive of Zealandia joins Bryan to… Audio
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The retro audio boom
24 Dec 2025There's been a surge in demand for cassettes, CDs and portable audio devices. Matthew Davis, owner of Flying Out Record Store, is with Bryan to discuss the trend. Audio
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How to staycation in Christchurch
24 Dec 2025In the last stop on our urban vacation tour, Kaila Colbin joins Bryan to tell us how we can have a wonderful holiday staycation in Christchurch. Audio
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Christmas gift ideas with Alice Taylor
24 Dec 2025Alice Taylor is joining Bryan across the week to give yummy and simple Christmas gift ideas. Today it's simple brownies and garlic oil. Check out Alice's popular Instagram for more festive… Audio
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Tidying up the streets of Rotorua
24 Dec 2025Observers may have noticed parts of Rotorua looking a little sharper with berms trimmed, rubbish cleared, and lawns neatly edged. That tidy-up was driven by local rangatahi (youth) who have stepped… Audio
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Kapa Haka for everyone
24 Dec 2025Bryan shares one of his favourite RNZ Concert interviews from the year. In the run-up to Matariki Weekend, he spoke to Rawi Pere, who helps lead the Ngati Rehia Community Kapa Haka Group - a Kapa Haka… Audio
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What's going on with our eel populations?
24 Dec 2025Senior lecturer at AUT, Dr Amandine Sabadel is a chemist, ecologist, environmental scientist and an eel expert. She's with Bryan to discuss why finding where they breed is so important - and why it's… Audio
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Ranger in the Waitakere Ranges
24 Dec 2025We think it's a good idea to recognise some of those who'll keep working through the summer break, so that the rest of us can enjoy a holiday. We've chatted to a nurse and a fire fighter - and today… Audio
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How to have a sustainable Christmas
24 Dec 2025Food waste, wrapping paper, plastic packaging - Christmas can be a wasteful time. Georgie Ferrari, Chief Executive at Sustainability Trust, join Bryan to discuss the practical steps we can take to… Audio
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KFII Ep2: Meet the Team
23 Dec 2025It's the summer solstice, the male kakapo are in full voice and it's time to meet the team. Audio
Today’s Schedule
12:00 AM. All Night Programme
A selection of the best RNZ National interviews and features.
6:00 AM. Storytime (RNZ)
7:10 AM. The Best of the Detail
A selection of the best Detail episodes from 2025
8:10 AM. BBC Witness History
Witness History takes you back to moments which have shaped our world.
8:30 AM. The Best of 30 with Guyon Espiner
An in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world.
Noon Matinee Idle
Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris present an afternoon of music and entertainment.
5:00 PM. Feature Programming - Storylines
6:00 PM. Feature Programming
BBC's The Conversation
7:10 PM. The Best of the Detail
A selection of the best Detail episodes from 2025.
9:15 PM. BBC Crowd Science
10:00 PM. News at Ten
A roundup of today's news and sport
10:15 PM. Feature Programming - Kiwi Sporting History
11:06 PM. The Logg Cabin
Join Mark Williams at the Logg Cabin for the finest tunes across the soul spectrum from Aotearoa and beyond.
