Roger Shepherd
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 July
On today's episode, Northland's clinical director of rural hospitals says the government's financial crackdown is affecting frontline staffing, we hear from Dr Pragati Gautama as well as health… Audio
The Chills Martin Phillipps dies aged 61
The Chills founder Martin Phillipps has died, aged 61. Phillipps had been battling liver disease for several years and died unexpectedly, a statement from the band said on Sunday. Flying Nun founder… Audio
Music Critic: Roger Shepherd
Today Roger talks to Jesse about new music from Great Lake Swimmers and Kevin Morby. Audio
Music Critic: Roger Shepherd
Today Roger Shepherd from Flying Nun records talks to Jesse about music from Yo La Tengo and Bill Callahan. Audio
The Clean's Hamish Kilgour remembered by Flying Nun founder
The Clean founder Hamish Kilgour has died.
The Clean started making rock music in the 1970s and became synonymous with the 'Dunedin sound'.
The band was a major part of the legendary Flying Nun… Audio
The Mixtape: Roger Shepherd
Our guest on The Mixtape this week is Flying Nun Records founder Roger Shepherd. A music fan who decided that someone should be recording the bands he loved to watch each weekend - Roger decided to… Video, Audio
The Kiwi tramper blazing a trail of peace in North Korea
New Zealander Roger Shepherd is planning to do four hiking trips a year to North Korea's pristine Paektu plateau, under northeast Asia's tallest mountain, after the success of his first trip this… Audio, Gallery
Saving the Flying Nun tapes
Flying Nun founder Roger Shepherd talks about Flying Nun Records taking a big step towards preserving its music heritage by donating hundreds of original masters to the Alexander Turnbull Library. Audio
Hiking in North Korea
There wouldn't be many people familiar with the back country of North Korea, but New Zealander Roger Shepherd is one of them. He has been visiting the Baekdu Daegan mountain range in North and South… Audio
Roger Shepherd Book Club
A flock of Flying Nun fans dissect Roger Shepherd's autobiography In Love With These Times: My Life With Flying Nun Records. Audio
Roger Shepherd: the story of Flying Nun
Flying Nun plays a central role in the cultural fabric of the NZ history - so much so that it's hard to talk about NZ music and not mention Flying Nun bands - such has been its impact. Founder Roger… Audio
1981: The Lost Scroll
For reasons now forgotten, no APRA Silver Scroll was handed out in 1981. Nick Bollinger has a listen to the contenders and takes a look at their history. Audio
Kiwi mountaineer documents North Korea
A New Zealand mountaineer's ventured where few have before, capturing his experience in North Korea's mountains on a camera. Audio
Roger Shepherd - Hiking in North Korea
South Korea-based hiking guide and former New Zealand police officer Roger Shepherd tells his story of earning the North Korean government's trust in order to make six hiking trips into the country's… Audio
Roger Shepherd: NZ Film Archive
Founder of Flying Nun Records spearheading NZ popular music archiving project at New Zealand Film and Sound Archives. Audio
Preserving New Zealand Music History
Flying Nun Records founder Roger Shepherd is working with Film Archives to try to preserve New Zealand's music history. Many master tapes have already been lost but it's not too late to save what… Audio
Extended Play: The Clean - Boodle Boodle Boodle
Recorded in a tiny hall in Auckland on Chris Knox's 4-track, The Clean's first EP Boodle Boodle Boodle ended up in the New Zealand charts for almost a year. In the 31 years since its release, it has… Audio
Part 5 - Under the Influence
Pop music and its industry have changed almost beyond recognition, but as Flying Nun celebrates its 21st, international success again beckons. Audio
Part 4 - The Sound is Out There
Flying Nun bands tour and record in the Northern hemisphere. Founder Roger Shepherd moves to London. High hopes for a Flying Nun hit. Audio
Feature Guest - Roger Shepherd - Flying Nun founder
Founder of influential independent NZ music label Flying Nun. He started it in Christchurch in 1981 and it was home to legendary acts such as The 3Ds, The Clean, The Chills, and Straitjacket Fits. It… Audio
