Radio New Zealand National. 2015-09-18. 00:00-23:59.

A 24-hour recording of Radio New Zealand National. The following rundown is sourced from the broadcaster’s website. Note some overseas/copyright restricted items may not appear in the supplied rundown:

18 September 2015

===12:04 AM. | All Night Programme===
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Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 The Food Chain (F, BBC); 1:05 The Friday Feature (RNZ); 2:05 NZ Society (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler; 3:05 The Angels Cut, by Elizabeth Knox (10 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 The Day in Parliament

===6:00 AM. | Morning Report===
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Radio New Zealand's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour

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06:00
Top Stories for Friday 18 September 2015
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Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 quake have reached NZ, Death toll rises in Chile and aftershocks continue, Government wants new rules for young foreign primary pupils, Glimmer of hope for climate change refugee and Just 24 hours to go until Rugby World Cup kicks off
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Duration: 33'44"

06:06
Sports News for 18 September 2015
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An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
Topics: sport
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Duration: 2'15"

06:10
Warnings remain in place for East Coast of NZ
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Warnings remain in place for coastal areas of New Zealand after yesterday's massive earthquake off the coast of Chile which sent tsunamis racing across the Pacific.
Topics:
Regions: East Coast
Tags: tsunami, Chile
Duration: 3'30"

06:20
Pacific News for 18 September 2015
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The latest from the Pacific region.
Topics: Pacific
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Duration: 2'41"

06:24
Morning Rural News for 18 September 2015
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News from the rural and farming sector.
Topics: rural, farming
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Duration: 4'07"

06:27
Te Manu Korihi News for 18 September 2015
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People of Ngaruawahia will march up the main street today to pay tribute to Australian-born Māori, Tara Brown, who was murdered last week; The Mayor of Porirua says the council will consider raising the land that the historical Takapuwahia Pa sits on to prevent future damage from flooding; Massive hikoi on campaign against sexual violence will march again; Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou says 40-thousand iwi members, who aren't registered with the tribal body, are missing out on scholarships and more.
Topics: te ao Māori
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Duration: 3'29"

06:34
Chatham islands hit by half a metre high Tsunami
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Fishing vessels on the Chatham islands are heading out late this morning after the islands were hit by half a metre high Tsunami surges overnight. The Chatham Islands Mayor is Alfred Preece
Topics:
Regions: Southland
Tags: tsunami
Duration: 2'35"

06:40
NZer in Chile describes the quake experience
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Rob Woodward is a New Zealander who moved to Santiago almost 18 years ago.
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Tags: earthquakes, Santiago, Chile
Duration: 4'21"

06:48
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
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The United States Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged at near zero, prompting a rise in the New Zealand dollar
Topics: business, economy
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Duration: 3'21"

06:52
Modest Q2 growth points to slower economy
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Economists expect the Reserve Bank to remain firmly fixed on cutting its cash rate to support activity.
Topics: business, economy
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Duration: 1'14"

06:55
NZ looks at how it will impose GST on goods online
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New Zealand looks at how it will impose GST on goods purchased online overseas - Australia has announced it's lowering its threshold to zero.
Topics: business, economy, internet
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Tags: online goods, buying online, tax
Duration: 1'39"

06:55
Developer of new power-switching assuring product different
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competition in the electricity market could heat up even more in the new year, when a price-comparison app named Frank launches.
Topics: business, economy, energy
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Tags: electricity
Duration: 1'10"

06:58
Morning Markets for 18 September 2015
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In currency markets, the dollar is trading at 64.14 US cents, 88.57 Australian, 41.11 pence, point-5637 euro, 77.10 yen, 4.09 renminbi and the TWI stands at 68.99
Topics: business, economy
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Tags: markets
Duration: 1'09"

07:06
Sports News for 18 September 2015
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An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
Topics: sport
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Duration: 1'53"

07:10
Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 quake have reached NZ
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Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 magnitude quake in Chile yesterday have reached New Zealand overnight. Kate Malcolm is the co-owner of Dive! Tutukaka in Northland.
Topics:
Regions: Northland
Tags: tsunami, Chile, earthquake
Duration: 4'12"

07:14
Whitebaiters warned to stay away from Canterbury river
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Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 magnitude quake in Chile yesterday have reached New Zealand overnight. Our reporter Conan Young is at the Waimakariri River in Canterbury.
Topics:
Regions: Canterbury
Tags: tsunami, earthquake, Chile
Duration: 2'19"

07:17
Tsunami alert for Gisborne
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Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 magnitude quake in Chile yesterday have reached New Zealand overnight. Radio New Zealand's Gisborne correspondent is Murray Robertson.
Topics:
Regions: Hawkes Bay
Tags: tsunami, Chile, earthquake
Duration: 2'48"

07:20
Death toll rises in Chile and aftershocks continue
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The death toll from Chile's 8.3 earthquake has risen and aftershocks are continuing. Jillian Dara is covering the event from Santiago for I love Chile News.
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Tags: Santiago, Chile, earthquake
Duration: 6'15"

07:24
NZ music greats recognised at the Apra Silver Scrolls
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From the old to the new - two sets of artists whose work was published 34 years apart will be sharing the Silver Scroll music award this year.
Topics: music
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Tags: Silver Scrolls, Apra Silver Scrolls
Duration: 4'13"

07:27
Just 24 hours to go until Rugby World Cup kicks off
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The stage is finally set for kick off in the Rugby World Cup, with the tournament hosts England to take on Fiji in tomorrow's opening match at Twickenham.
Topics: sport
Regions:
Tags: RWC 2015, rugby
Duration: 3'07"

07:34
Dog hunts stoat in sanctuary where rare birds wiped out
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A Dunedin bird sanctuary is pulling out all stops to hunt a killer stoat which has wiped out a rare bird colony.
Topics: environment
Regions: Otago
Tags: stoats, rare birds, native birds
Duration: 3'54"

07:37
Blocked sale of station may worry other investors
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The decision to prevent the sale of Lochinver Station is raising fears about how the move will be perceived by foreign investors.
Topics: business, economy
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Tags: Lochinver Station
Duration: 5'25"

07:46
Fans - and police - out in force for Rugby World Cup
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All Blacks fans will be out in force for the Rugby World Cup, but the police are promising they'll be too.
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Tags: RWC 2015, rugby, police
Duration: 2'39"

07:50
Maritime industry wants more young people to come aboard
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The salaries are not to be sneezed at but the shipping industry is finding it hard to attract young people to a career at sea.
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Tags: maritime industry, shipping industry, youth, careers
Duration: 2'31"

08:08
Sports News for 18 September 2015
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An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
Topics: sport
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Duration: 1'58"

08:10
Government wants new rules for young foreign primary pupils
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The government wants to stop foreign children under the age of 11 from enrolling in New Zealand schools without having a parent or legal guardian in the country.
Topics: education, refugees and migrants
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Duration: 3'05"

08:15
RWC kicks off at Twickenham in less than a day
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The Rugby World Cup kicks off in just under 23 hours, when hosts England line up against Fiji at Twickenham.
Topics: sport
Regions:
Tags: RWC 2015, rugby
Duration: 12'57"

08:15
'Counting the Beat' wins 1981 Silver Scroll award
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The Swingers have been awarded the Silver Scroll for their 1981 hit. On the line is drummer Buster Stiggs.
Topics: music
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Tags: Silver Scrolls, The Swingers, APRA, Apra Silver Scrolls
Duration: 5'03"

08:29
Markets Update for 18 September 2015
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A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Topics: business, economy
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Tags: markets
Duration: 1'34"

08:35
Glimmer of hope for climate change refugee
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A Kiribati family fighting to stay in New Zealand have been given a glimmer of hope by the courts.
Topics: refugees and migrants, climate, Pacific
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Duration: 4'20"

08:37
Trump on defensive in latest Republican candidates debate
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She's relatively unknown in New Zealand, but for a time Carly Fiorina was among the most powerful women in American business, and now she's emerging as a leading contender in the 2016 Republican presidential campaign alongside Donald Trump.
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Tags: republican presidential campaign, USA Presidency, Donald Trump, Carly Fiorina
Duration: 4'14"

08:40
Planned tax on online sales could be undermined by avoidance
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The government's plans to extend GST to goods and services including downloads from overseas could quickly run into trouble.
Topics: law, internet, politics
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Tags: GST, tax, buying online
Duration: 3'00"

08:47
Real risks from distracted drivers
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A woman texting with three children in the back of the car and towing a horse float with a horse inside. Inspector Trevor Beggs from the Waitemata Police says they've been dismayed by the recklessness of drivers.
Topics: law, technology
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Tags: careless driving, driving laws, dangerous driving
Duration: 3'02"

08:50
Get set to start counting Kereru
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The annual great Kereru count asks people from all over New Zealand to record their sightings of the bird over a nine day period. Dr Stephen Hartley is from Victoria Universitys School of Biological Sciences.
Topics: environment
Regions:
Tags: kereru, native birds
Duration: 2'37"

08:56
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
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Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh
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Tags: Australia
Duration: 3'00"

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===9:06 AM. | Nine To Noon===
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Current affairs and topics of interest, including:
10:45 The Reading: The Phoenix Song, by John Sinclair, told by Katlyn Wong (8 of 12, RNZ)

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09:10
Another scandal rocks FIFA
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The FIFA secretary Jerome Valcke has been suspended by football's world governing body. Valcke has been put on leave and released from his duties until further notice. A FIFA statement said it had "been made aware of a series of allegations involving the secretary general". Matthew Futterman is Senior Special Writer for The Wall Street Journal.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags: FIFA
Duration: 12'35"

09:20
Are we underslept because we start work too early?
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A sleep expert says the working day needs to be changed as it's akin to torture for a sleep-deprived society. Dr Paul Kelley from the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at Oxford University says a lot of people are chronically underslept and are becoming exhausted and ill. He says circadian rhythms - the physical, mental and behavioural changes throughout a 24-hour cycle - are out often out of tune with the classic working hours of 9 to 5 and it's affecting people's physical, emotional and performance systems.
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A sleep expert says the working day needs to be changed as it's akin to torture for a sleep-deprived society.
Dr Paul Kelley from the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at Oxford University says a lot of people are chronically underslept and are becoming exhausted and ill.
He says circadian rhythms - the physical, mental and behavioural changes throughout a 24-hour cycle - are out often out of tune with the classic working hours of 9 to 5 and it's affecting people's physical, emotional and performance systems.
Topics: health
Regions:
Tags: sleep, fatigue, circadian rhythm
Duration: 15'09"

09:35
Cheating allegations causing a furore in bridge circles
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Once a traditional parlour game, bridge has been hit by two separate cheating scandals. It's claimed Italians Fulvio Fantoni, and Claudio Nunes, who play with the Monaco team, communicated with each other illegally during last year's European championships in Croatia. The European Bridge League is already investigating claims of cheating by two other players, Israelis Lotan Fisher and Ron Schwartz after one of their team mates blew the whistle on them. Richard Soloman from New Zealand Bridge says its akin to doping in athletics
Topics:
Regions:
Tags: cards, cheating
Duration: 10'16"

09:50
Pacific correspondent Mike Field
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Pacific correspondent Mike Field reports on the plight of Ioane Teitiota - the Kiribati man who has lost his bid to become a climate change refugee and Fiji marking the first anniversary of its return to democracy with an extraordinary presidential speech justifying the role of the military.
Topics: Pacific
Regions:
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Duration: 8'05"

10:10
Pioneer of research into the split brain, Dr Michael Gazzaniga
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Dr Michael Gazzaniga has lead pioneering studies on patients with split brains, where the two hemispheres work completely separately from eachother. In the 1960's he was involved in studies of split brained patients, people who as a result of their conditions could draw two different objects at the same time with each hand. Sometimes one side of the brain would work in opposition to the other - one hand would reach out to open a car door while the other would try to stop that hand from opening the door.
Topics: science, health
Regions:
Tags: neuroscience, brain
Duration: 32'56"

10:30
Book review: Muse: A Novel by Jonathan Galassi
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Reviewed by Tilly Lloyd, published by Text.
Topics: books
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Duration: 6'08"

11:06
Music with Grant Smithies
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Just before strapping on his board shorts for a junket to Hawa'ii, Grant Smithies clears his desk of recent new releases, checking out the latest noises emanating from Albuquerque, Kinshasa, Baltimore and Auckland. The fourth LP from globe-trotting American Zach Condon, produced after a difficult four years involving divorce, exhaustion, writer's block and hospitalisation in Perth while touring Australia. Surprisingly upbeat, for all that. The miraculous band Mbongowana Star orbits around Coco Ngambali and Theo Nzonza - two wheelchair-bound singers from Kinshasa, Congo, who came to global attention a few years ago with a band of disabled street musicians called Staff Benda Bilili. But Mbongwana Star are an altogether more adventurous proposition, spiking traditional Congolese rhythms with lashings of post-punk guitars, textural noise and electronic effects, much of it stitched together by Irish hip-hop producer Liam Farrell. Seems like many moons since this great Auckland trio Street Chant's debut album Means was released (actually, only 2010), so it's great to hear this, the first single from their second album Hauora due in November. The fifth studio album from the Baltimore duo of singer Victoria Legrand and guitarist Alex Scully. This by far the best song, albeit a rip-off of My Bloody Valentine.
Topics: music
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Duration: 28'39"

11:34
Sports commentator, Brendan Telfer
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Rugby World Cup. New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko. An upset in first 15 school boy rugby.
Topics: sport
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Duration: 11'16"

11:49
The week that was
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With Te Radar and Gemma Gracewood.
Topics: life and society
Regions:
Tags: comedy
Duration: 10'19"

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09:05 Another scandal rocks FIFA
The FIFA secretary Jerome Valcke has been suspended by football's world governing body.
Valcke has been put on leave and released from his duties until further notice.
A FIFA statement said it had "been made aware of a series of allegations involving the secretary general". Matthew Futterman is Senior Special Writer for The Wall Street Journal.
09:20 Are people chronically underslept because they start work and school too early?
A sleep expert says the working day needs to be changed as it's akin to torture for a sleep-deprived society. Dr Paul Kelley from the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at Oxford University says a lot of people are chronically underslept and are becoming exhausted and ill. He says circadian rhythms - the physical, mental and behavioural changes throughout a 24-hour cycle - are out often out of tune with the classic working hours of 9 to 5 and it's affecting people's physical, emotional and performance systems.
09:30 Cheating allegations causing a furore in bridge circles
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Once a traditional parlour game, bridge has been hit by two separate cheating scandals.
It's claimed Italians Fulvio Fantoni, and Claudio Nunes, who play with the Monaco team, communicated with each other illegally during last year's European championships in Croatia. The European Bridge League is already investigating claims of cheating by two other players, Israelis Lotan Fisher and Ron Schwartz after one of their team mates blew the whistle on them. Richard Soloman from New Zealand Bridge says its akin to doping in athletics
09:45 Pacific correspondent Mike Field
Pacific correspondent Mike Field reports on the plight of Ioane Teitiota - the Kiribati man who has lost his bid to become a climate change refugee and Fiji marking the first anniversary of its return to democracy with an extraordinary presidential speech justifying the role of the military.
10:05 Pioneer of research into the split brain, Dr Michael Gazzaniga
Dr Michael Gazzaniga has lead pioneering studies on patients with split brains, where the two hemispheres work completely separately from eachother. In the 1960's he was involved in studies of split brained patients, people who as a result of their conditions could draw two different objects at the same time with each hand. Sometimes one side of the brain would work in opposition to the other - one hand would reach out to open a car door while the other would try to stop that hand from opening the door.

10:30 Book review: Muse: A Novel by Jonathan Galassi
Reviewed by Tilly Lloyd, published by Text
10:45 The Reading: The Phoenix Song by John Sinclair, told by Kat Wong (Part 8 of 12)
11:05 Music with Grant Smithies
Just before strapping on his board shorts for a junket to Hawa’ii, Grant Smithies clears his desk of recent new releases, checking out the latest noises emanating from Albuquerque, Kinshasa, Baltimore and Auckland.
The fourth LP from globe-trotting American Zach Condon, produced after a difficult four years involving divorce, exhaustion, writer’s block and hospitalisation in Perth while touring Australia. Surprisingly upbeat, for all that…
The miraculous band Mbongowana Star orbits around Coco Ngambali and Theo Nzonza – two wheelchair-bound singers from Kinshasa, Congo, who came to global attention a few years ago with a band of disabled street musicians called Staff Benda Bilili. But Mbongwana Star are an altogether more adventurous proposition, spiking traditional Congolese rhythms with lashings of post-punk guitars, textural noise and electronic effects, much of it stitched together by Irish hip-hop producer Liam Farrell.
Seems like many moons since this great Auckland trio Street Chant's debut album Means was released (actually, only 2010), so it’s great to hear this, the first single from their second album Hauora due in November.
The fifth studio album from the Baltimore duo of singer Victoria Legrand and guitarist Alex Scully. This by far the best song, albeit a rip-off of My Bloody Valentine.
11:30 Sports commentator, Brendan Telfer
11:45 The week that was with Te Radar and Gemma Gracewood

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Artist: Beirut
Song: At Once
Comp: Zach Condon
Album: No No No
Label: 4AD/ The Label
Broadcast Time: 2 mins-ish
Artist: Mbongowana Star
Song: Shégué
Comp: Kabeya/ Farrell/ Ngambali
Album: From Kinshasa
Label: World Circuit/ Ode
Broadcast Time: 5’04”
Artist: Street Chant
Song: Pedestrian Support League
Comp: Littler
Album: Hauora
Label: Arch Hill/ Flying Nun
Broadcast Time: 5’03”
Artist: Beach House
Song: Sparks
Comp: Legrand/ Scully
Album: Depression Cherry
Label: (Sub Pop/ The Label)
Broadcast Time: 5’15”

===Noon | Midday Report===
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Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including: 12:16 Business News 12:26 Sport 12:34 Rural News 12:43 Worldwatch

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12:00
Midday News for 18 September 2015
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Auckland's SkyCity conference centre given resource consent and Immigration says the three New Zealand-born children of a father awaiting deportation to Kiribati, will also be sent to the island.
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Duration: 15'02"

12:17
The Warehouse says strong second half sales
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The country's biggest retailer, The Warehouse, has seen its full year profit fall by a third, on the back of disappointing first half sales and a write down in the value of parts of its business.
Topics: business
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Tags: The Warehouse
Duration: 1'48"

12:20
What does the Federal Reserve's decision mean for New Zealand?
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The initial market kneejerk reaction saw the New Zealand dollar rise the best part of a cent and then give it all back an hour later.
Topics: business, economy
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Tags: Federal Reserve
Duration: 59"

12:21
Labour market growth at lowest point in five years.
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Growth in the labour market is at its lowest point in five years.
Topics: business, economy
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Tags: labour market
Duration: 1'11"

12:22
Buller Electricty wants to buy out Pulse energy
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The lines company Buller Electricity, wants to takeover the rest of Pulse Energy that it doesn't already own, which it then wants to sell on to a new company.
Topics: business
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Tags: Buller Electricity
Duration: 29"

12:22
CBL valued at $340m
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CBL Corporation says investors will pay $1.55 a share for a stake in the insurer, valuing the company at 340-and-a-half million dollars..
Topics: business
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Tags: CBL Corporation
Duration: 45"

12:23
Midday Markets for 18 September 2015
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For the latest from the markets we're joined by Bryan Shepherd at Macquarie Private Wealth.
Topics: business, economy
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Tags: markets
Duration: 2'18"

12:25
Business briefs
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Briscoe Group's bid to take over the outdoor goods company Kathmandu has failed with little interest from Kathmandu investors.
Topics: business
Regions:
Tags: Briscoe Group
Duration: 23"

12:26
Midday Sports News for 18 September 2015
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World football's governing body FIFA has been plunged into further controversy amid more allegations of corruption.
Topics: sport
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Duration: 2'31"

12:35
Midday Rural News for 18 September 2015
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News from the rural and farming sectors.
Topics: rural, farming
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Duration: 8'22"

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===1:06 PM. | Jesse Mulligan, 1–4pm===
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An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

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13:10
First song
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The Weeknd - 'Prisoner' (feat Lana Del Ray).
Topics: music
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Duration: 4'58"

13:16
Fiji's Big Match - Naca Yalimaiway
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Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll be aware the Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend. And first out off the blocks is host country England playing our Pacific friend and neighbour, Fiji. Members of the Fijian community in Auckland are gathering tomorrow morning to watch the game - we talk to Fijian community president Naca Yalimaiway who's hosting supporters at his house tomorrow.
Topics: sport, Pacific
Regions:
Tags: Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, Fiji, rugby
Duration: 6'00"

13:22
Edward Lear - Peter Gillies
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It turns out the great-great-great-nephew of the man famous for penning The Owl and the Pussy Cat lives in Upper Hutt. Dr Peter Gillies has a collection of artworks and poems that until now have not been exhibited or published.
Topics: arts, books
Regions:
Tags: Edward Lear, poetry, The Owl and the Pussy Cat
Duration: 10'23"

13:32
Trees For Bees - Angus McPherson
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Dr Angus McPherson is researching which are the best trees to plant to keep bees happy and healthy all year round. He's working with farmers particularly, and has a demonstration farm where he's planting trees that will work for owner and bees alike.
Topics: science, environment
Regions:
Tags: bees, biodiversity
Duration: 9'07"

13:35
The Henderson Miniature Motor Racing Club
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Once upon a time the Henderson Miniature Motor Racing Club could boast more than a hundred members and two world champions. Meetings were held five nights a week and people of all ages and genders joined in. But since its peak in the 70's the club has scaled down to only one night a week, attended by just a few dedicated members. Club president Stephen Murchison is fighting back. Murch, as he likes to be known, is on a mission to reignite an interest in slot cars among younger people and pass on the love he has for building and racing miniature motorcars. It all starts with club night on a Wednesday where members feel the need for speed.
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Once upon a time the Henderson Miniature Motor Racing Club (HMMRC) could boast more than a hundred members and two world champions. Meetings were held five nights a week and people of all ages and genders joined in. The current clubrooms were built by volunteer labour in 1962 on a small strip of land next to the Sunnyvale railway station. A new lease with the land owners means the club has a guaranteed home for at least another ten years.
But since its peak in the early 1970’s the club has scaled back to operating on only two nights a week and with just a few dedicated members left. Club president Stephen Murchison is fighting back. Murch, as he likes to be known, is on a mission to rekindle an interest in slot cars among younger people and to pass on the love he has for building and racing miniature motorcars. It all starts with Wednesday club nights where members want to share the need for speed.
'Drivers, ready. Here we go.'
It's a hard job trying to catch someone's attention when a race is in progress. Five men are gathered around the track as I enter. Two are racing against each other; the rest watching intently. Their eyes flick up briefly towards me, then lock back on the track. Club president Stephen Murchison fills me in on what's happening.
'Each night we try to do a theme. Tonight is NASCAR. The format of racing is basically six by three; six three minute runs. At the end, the overall laps are added up. But the track is also divided into segments so when the racing gets close there could only be a few segments between cars. The computer records the rest of it - your fastest average lap time, your best lap time, split averages, medians, and all sorts of stuff.'
Monday night is for drag racing enthusiasts and Wednesday for circuit racing.Tonight long term members Rob Jackson and John Carruthers are racing against each other. The word around the track is that John usually wins these match-ups but they think Rob might just have the edge tonight.
I'm assured that the low turn out this evening is due to the weather. All of the members here this evening are male, most of them over fifty years of age and generally have been involved with the club for a long time. Murch has been coming here for most of his life.
I was around about nine and my sister bought me a scalextric set. I thought that was just marvellous.

His siblings soon got tired of constantly being badgered to race against him so his mum enrolled him in the club. That was in in 1973. He's been here ever since.
When Murch first got involved, the Henderson Miniature Model Racing Club was just one of several clubs across Auckland. Now they are the only club left in the city and numbers are low but holding steady at eighteen. Friday nights used to be set aside for junior members but now there is only one teenager in the club. Murch says the age when kids made models and joined clubs is long gone.
We're now in the computer age. Our entertainment is in our pocket and people are after instant gratification. I believe we've become an anti-social society. It's more to do with fantasy than reality.

Is Murch correct? Or is it simply the case that some hobbies fall out of favour and some simply die off?
Sport New Zealand commissioned the Active New Zealand Survey in 2013 to find out how, when and where adults are engaging in sport and recreation. They found that in any given week three-quarters of all adults take part in a sport or recreational activity. This figure is actually one percent up on the last survey made in 2007. Records going back to the sixties when the HMMRC began have not been kept, so comparisons between then and now are difficult to make. However, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that sports clubs and hobby groups have either closed or merged due to falling numbers and that these are largely tied to demographic factors like age. So are Murch and his fellow club members fighting a losing battle? Has participation shifted elsewhere to hobbies with more relevant skills? He says no. What his club can give to young people, he argues, should never go out of style.
What we offer here is a lifetime of learning skills.

'The racing itself is to do with hand to eye coordination. There's a lot to it. It's as close to running a real race car as you'll ever get.You (also) learn social skills. Across the country we have doctors doing it, we have dentists, lawyers, engineers, self-employed - a bit of everybody. '
The club has embarked upon a campaign to increase the number of younger people attending. They want to see parents coming along with their children, youngsters with an interest in model making and really, anybody who thinks they might like to give it a go. Because while the future of building they occupy is secure, ushering in the next generation of enthusiasts is the real key to the club's survival.
The jury is still out on whether Murch and the other club members will succeed or not. But you can be sure that for this group of slot car fans at least the racing will go on as long as they continue to draw breath.
And just for the record, after more than two hundred laps, John Carruthers beat Rob Jackson by a mere two segments or about 600mm.
Topics: sport, transport
Regions: Auckland Region
Tags: model building, hobbies, West Auckland
Duration: 10'09"

13:42
Favourite album
BODY:
Fat Freddie's Drop - Based On A True Story.
Topics: music
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 18'10"

14:20
NZ Live - Eb and Sparrow
BODY:
Wellington based country/folk/indie band Eb and Sparrow have just started their seventeen date national tour promoting their new album Sun/Son. They were on NZ Live last year and have been busy creating and traveling ever since. Ebony Lamb is Eb, and Bryn Heveldt, Nick Brown, Jason Johnson and Chris Winter are Sparrow. They are live from our Auckland studio today.
EXTENDED BODY:
Wellington based country/folk/indie band Eb and Sparrow have just started their seventeen date national tour promoting their new album Sun/Son. They were on NZ Live last year and have been busy creating and traveling ever since. Ebony Lamb is Eb, and Bryn Heveldt, Nick Brown, Jason Johnson and Chris Winter are Sparrow.
Listen to the full performance.
Topics: music
Regions:
Tags: Eb and Sparrow
Duration: 38'45"

15:10
Food with Jacob Brown
BODY:
Jacob Brown of The Larder, Wellington. Including a recipe for Pickled Sardines.
Topics: food
Regions: Wellington Region
Tags:
Duration: 10'24"

15:21
Wine with Belinda Jackson.
BODY:
Including her weekend wine selections.
Topics: food
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 8'02"

15:29
Movies with Karl Puschmann
BODY:
Reviewing Sicario and Southpaw.
Topics: arts
Regions:
Tags: films
Duration: 6'36"

15:33
Music with Zac Arnold
BODY:
Zac Arnold of Music 101.
Topics: music
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 8'53"

15:44
The Panel pre-show for 18 September 2015
BODY:
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 15'14"

=SHOW NOTES=

1:10 First song
The Weeknd - 'Prisoner' (feat Lana Del Ray).
1:20 Fiji's Big Match - Naca Yalimaiway
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll be aware the Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend. And first out off the blocks is host country England playing our Pacific friend and neighbour, Fiji. Members of the Fijian community in Auckland are gathering tomorrow morning to watch the game - we talk to Fijian community president Naca Yalimaiway who's hosting supporters at his house tomorrow.
1:27 Edward Lear - Peter Gillies
It turns out the great-great-great-nephew of the man famous for penning The Owl and the Pussy Cat lives in Upper Hutt. Dr Peter Gillies has a collection of artworks and poems that until now have not been exhibited or published.
1:34 Trees For Bees - Angus McPherson
Dr Angus McPherson is researching which are the best trees to plant to keep bees happy and healthy all year round. He's working with farmers particularly, and has a demonstration farm where he's planting trees that will work for owner and bees alike.
1:40 Favourite album
Fat Freddie's Drop - Based On A True Story.
2:10 New Zealand Society - Justin Gregory
Today we feel the need for speed with the Henderson Miniature Model Racing Club.
2:20 NZ Live - Eb and Sparrow
https://youtu.be/qN-BOfpgYk4
Wellington based country/folk/indie band Eb and Sparrow have just started their seventeen date national tour promoting their new album Sun/Son. They were on NZ Live last year and have been busy creating and traveling ever since. Ebony Lamb is Eb, and Bryn Heveldt, Nick Brown, Jason Johnson and Chris Winter are Sparrow. They are live from our Auckland studio today.
3:10 Food, Wine and Movies
Food with Jacob Brown of The Larder, Wellington. Including a recipe for Pickled Sardines.
Wine with Belinda Jackson. Including her weekend wine selections.
Movies with Karl Puschmann. Reviewing Sicario and Southpaw.
Music with Zac Arnold of Music 101.
3:45 The Panel Pre-Show
What the world is talking about. With Jesse Mulligan, Jim Mora and Zoe George.

=PLAYLIST=

Jesse Mulligan 1-4pm
Friday 18 Sept

OPENING SONG:
ARTIST: The Weeknd and Lana Del Ray
TITLE: Prisoner
COMP:Tesfaye, Grant, Montagnese
ALBUM: Beauty Behind the Madness
LABEL: Republic
FAVOURITE ALBUM:
ARTIST: Fat Freddy's Drop
TITLE: Hope
COMP: Fat Freddy's Drop
ALBUM: Based On A True Story
LABEL: Fatfreddysdrop
ARTIST: Fat Freddy's Drop
TITLE: Wandering Eye
COMP: Fat Freddy's Drop
ALBUM: Based On A True Story
LABEL: Fatfreddysdrop
ARTIST: Fat Freddy's Drop
TITLE: Cay's Crays
COMP: Fat Freddy's Drop
ALBUM: Based On A True Story
LABEL: Fatfreddysdrop
NZLIVE:
ARTIST: Eb & Sparrow
TITLE: Kimbolton
COMP: Eb & Sparrow
ALBUM: n/a
LABEL: n/a
ARTIST: Eb & Sparrow
TITLE: I Want You
COMP: Eb & Sparrow
ALBUM: n/a
LABEL: n/a
ARTIST: Eb & Sparrow
TITLE: Hungry Little Town
COMP: Eb & Sparrow
ALBUM: n/a
LABEL: n/a
ARTIST: Eb & Sparrow
TITLE: The Sun
COMP: Eb & Sparrow
ALBUM: n/a
LABEL: n/a
FOOD, WINE, MOVIES AND MUSIC:
ARTIST: Tami Neilson
TITLE: Lonely feat. Marlon Williams
COMP: R. Neilson, T. Neilson, J. Neilson
ALBUM: Don't Be Afraid
LABEL: Neilson Records
PANEL:
ARTIST: Joni Mitchell
TITLE: Free Man In Paris
COMP: Mitchell
ALBUM: Joni Mitchell: Hits (Compilation)
LABEL: Reprise

===4:06 PM. | The Panel===
=DESCRIPTION=

An hour of discussion featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum (RNZ)

=AUDIO=

15:44
The Panel pre-show for 18 September 2015
BODY:
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 15'14"

16:03
The Panel with Michele A'Court and David Farrar (Part 1)
BODY:
What the Panelists Michele A'Court and David Farrar have been up to. Exporters are hoping a new report on the ramifications of the TPP will allay fears that the trade deal will give foreign companies too much power. One of the country's top state schools is ditching the Cambridge exams to "fully embrace" NCEA. A $63 million blowout in staff costs is being downplayed at Auckland Council. They say savings have led to an $80 million budget surplus this year.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 22'00"

16:05
The Panel with Michele A'Court and David Farrar (Part 2)
BODY:
Technology has reached a point where almost every human function has been turned into a business. What the Panelists Michele A'Court (AK) and David Farrar (WN) have been thinking about. Caution was still advised, but the tsunami threat to New Zealand's east coast and Chatham Islands since Thursday's quake has largely passed, Civil Defence said. The 'Hakarena' controversy, former England halfback Matt Dawson assembling some guys from a rugby club to make a less than whelming sort of video lampooning the All Blacks haka. How refreshing in a way, the resurging interest in American politics; the second Republican debate was the most-watched programme ever on CNN.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 27'49"

16:07
Panel Intro
BODY:
What the Panelists Michele A'Court and David Farrar have been up to.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 4'15"

16:11
Report on ramifications of the TPP
BODY:
Exporters are hoping a new report on the ramifications of the TPP will allay fears that the trade deal will give foreign companies too much power.
Topics: business, politics
Regions:
Tags: TPP
Duration: 3'10"

16:15
A top state schools is ditching the Cambridge exams
BODY:
One of the country's top state schools is ditching the Cambridge exams to "fully embrace" NCEA.
Topics: education
Regions:
Tags: Cambridge exams
Duration: 5'55"

16:21
A $63 million blowout in staff costs at Akl council
BODY:
A $63 million blowout in staff costs is being downplayed at Auckland Council. They say savings have led to an $80 million budget surplus this year.
Topics: politics
Regions: Auckland Region
Tags: Auckland Council
Duration: 7'40"

16:31
Technology
BODY:
Technology has reached a point where almost every human function has been turned into a business.
Topics: technology
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 6'40"

16:38
Panel Says
BODY:
What the Panelists Michele A'Court (AK) and David Farrar (WN) have been thinking about.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 3'51"

16:42
Tsunami warning over
BODY:
Caution was still advised, but the tsunami threat to New Zealand's east coast and Chatham Islands since Thursday's quake has largely passed, Civil Defence said.
Topics: environment
Regions:
Tags: tsunamis
Duration: 7'42"

16:51
The 'Hakarena' controversy
BODY:
The 'Hakarena' controversy, former England halfback Matt Dawson assembling some guys from a rugby club to make a less than whelming sort of video lampooning the All Blacks haka.
Topics: sport
Regions:
Tags: haka
Duration: 5'43"

16:56
The resurging interest in American politics
BODY:
How refreshing in a way, the resurging interest in American politics; the second Republican debate was the most-watched programme ever on CNN.
Topics: politics
Regions:
Tags: USA
Duration: 3'29"

=SHOW NOTES=

===5:00 PM. | Checkpoint===
=DESCRIPTION=

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme 6:35 Focus on Politics Analysis of significant political issues presented by Radio New Zealand's parliamentary reporting team (RNZ)

=AUDIO=

17:00
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 18 September 2015
BODY:
A 10-year-old boy is critically injured at school. A teenager is jailed after raping and beating a pregnant woman at knifepoint and the Rugby World Cup is about to kick off.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 18'49"

17:08
10 year old boy critically injured at school
BODY:
A 10 year old boy is in a critical condition with a head injury after what the school he attends is describing as an accident this morning.
Topics: education
Regions:
Tags: head injury, accident
Duration: 2'22"

17:11
Teen jailed for daylight rape and beating
BODY:
A woman held at knifepoint pleaded with her teenage attacker to let her go because she'd just become pregnant after months of IVF treatment, but she was still raped and kicked unconscious.
Topics: crime
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 4'08"

17:15
Rugby World Cup kicks off tomorrow
BODY:
The Rugby World Cup kicks off in just over 12 hours with the All Blacks favourites to win the title, but his history has shown that favouratism counts for little.
Topics: sport
Regions:
Tags: RWC 2015
Duration: 4'23"

17:20
Immigration Minister to review case of Kiribati family
BODY:
The Associate Immigration Minister Craig Foss is considering a request to allow a Kiribati family stay in New Zealand on humanitarian grounds.
Topics: refugees and migrants
Regions:
Tags: Ioane Teitiota
Duration: 2'35"

17:22
NZ and Australian Defence Ministers reaffirm relationships
BODY:
The New Zealand and Australian Defence Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to the joint deployment in Iraq, just days after a new Prime Minister was installed across the Tasman.
Topics: defence force
Regions:
Tags: Iraq
Duration: 2'46"

17:25
Calls grow to get rid of asbestos crayons
BODY:
Calls are growing for crayons containing asbestos to be taken off the shelves.
Topics: health
Regions:
Tags: crayons
Duration: 2'15"

17:32
Today's market update
BODY:
The country's biggest retailer, The Warehouse's profit has fallen by a third.
Topics: business, economy
Regions:
Tags: markets
Duration: 2'07"

17:34
Principal denies allegations of abuse at school
BODY:
The principal of an Auckland school closed down amid fears for the safety and education of its children, is denying allegations of abuse there.
Topics: education
Regions: Auckland Region
Tags: Pacific Christian School
Duration: 1'54"

17:36
Psychiatrist who poisoned his wife is denied parole
BODY:
A psychiatrist who poisoned his wife has been denied parole at his first hearing since he was convicted in 2001.
Topics: crime
Regions: Canterbury
Tags: Colin David Bouwer
Duration: 2'45"

17:39
Rescuers still searching for missing fishers
BODY:
There is still no sign of two people who went missing while fishing off the South Otago coast on Wednesday, but police have managed to locate the place where they believe their boat capsized.
Topics:
Regions: Otago
Tags: Whetuki Sam Kopua, Matekino Lucy Burling
Duration: 3'05"

17:42
Whanganui doctor keeps his job
BODY:
The senior doctors' union says health bosses now accept that a doctor had the right to protest against the TPP trade deal without losing his job.
Topics: law
Regions: Manawatu
Tags:
Duration: 3'38"

17:50
Kura closure traumatic says principal
BODY:
The principal of one of the three East Cape schools that must close next year says the decision has traumatised both the kura and the community. The Education Minister Hekia Parata's announcement yesterday to merge the schools into one has been met with disappointment by the two smallest ones. Laura Bootham from Te Manu Korihi reports.
Topics: te ao Māori
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 3'33"

17:53
Children to learn photons are the future
BODY:
From tomorrow thousands of children across New Zealand are being invited to learn about light, how it works and what it does, what it means for out future.
Topics: education, science
Regions:
Tags: light
Duration: 3'40"

18:07
Sports News for 18 September 2015
BODY:
An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
Topics: sport
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 3'01"

18:16
Police seek serial sex assaulter in South Auckland
BODY:
Counties Manukau Police are trying to track down a serial sex assaulter who's been preying on women at Puhinui railway station in south Auckland
Topics: crime
Regions: Auckland Region
Tags: serial sex assaulter
Duration: 3'03"

18:24
California drought worst in 500 years - study
BODY:
A new study has found California is the driest its been in more than 500 years.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags: USA, California
Duration: 4'06"

18:35
Focus on Politics for 18 September 2015
BODY:
In just two months time New Zealanders will be voting on four alternative flag designs which could possibly replace the country's current flag.
Topics: politics
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 16'51"

18:51
Te Manu Korihi News for 18 September 2015
BODY:
The principal of one of the three East Cape schools that must close next year says the decision has traumatised both the kura and the community; A special service was held by Ngati Whatua Orakei in a central Auckland city reserve today to mark the 175th anniversary of its signing over of land to the Crown;Muaupoko iwi members say they are finally putting a stake in the ground by taking over the old sailing club building on Lake Horowhenua; It has emerged that Tainui have first right of refusal on Waikato assets of Solid Energy.
Topics: te ao Māori
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 3'41"

18:56
Illegal sales of fish using social media rise steadily
BODY:
The illegal sale of fish online is growing rapidly. The Ministry for Primary Industries says the internet has given people a new way of trading black market seafood and they're using it.
Topics: crime, law
Regions:
Tags: illegal sea food
Duration: 3'51"

=SHOW NOTES=

===7:06 PM. | Nights===
=DESCRIPTION=

Entertainment and information, including: 8:25 Spotlight 9:06 Country Life: Memorable scenes, people and places in rural NZ (RNZ)

=AUDIO=

20:10
After dinner sport courtesy of Corey Winder
BODY:
Captain of The Sharp Blacks, New Zealand's national butcher squad which has just won the Tri-nations competition against Australia and the UK. Corey talks to Bryan about what it takes to be one of the sharpest knives in the draw.
Topics: sport
Regions:
Tags: meat, butchers, Sharp Blacks, Australia, United Kingdom, UK
Duration: 16'07"

20:50
Conundrum Answer
BODY:
This weeks winner is Steve from Wellington.
Topics:
Regions:
Tags:
Duration: 7'00"

=SHOW NOTES=

7:06 Sonic Tonic
Dedicated to the songs and sounds of work.
8:10 After dinner sport courtesy of Corey Winder
Captain of The Sharp Blacks, New Zealand's national butcher squad which has just won the Tri-nations competition against Australia and the UK. Corey talks to Bryan about what it takes to be one of the sharpest knives in the draw.
8:25 Madeleine Sami's Guide to Hollywood
Actor, singer, comedian, Madeleine Sami is hoping to get some work there, but her kiwi perspective on the world's movie mecca is just as interesting.
9:06 Country Life

=SHOW NOTES=

=AUDIO=

21:05
Guest
BODY:
Wools of New Zealand chairman Mark Shadbolt. Wools of New Zealand is the latest of an increasing number of organisations turning to world-leading traceability technology from Dunedin-based company Oritain to strengthen the credibility and integrity of their products and combat unethical behaviour.
EXTENDED BODY:
Wools of New Zealand chairman Mark Shadbolt. Wools of New Zealand is the latest of an increasing number of organisations turning to world-leading traceability technology from Dunedin-based company Oritain to strengthen the credibility and integrity of their products and combat unethical behaviour.
Topics: rural
Regions:
Tags: Wools of New Zealand, Oritain, Laneve, technology, carpet, traceability, Mark Shadbolt
Duration: 6'25"

21:11
Regional Wrap
BODY:
The North Island's East Coast could do with a good lot more rain, while in the South Island lambing is still in full swing.
EXTENDED BODY:

The North Island's East Coast could do with a good lot more rain, while in the South Island lambing is still in full swing.
Topics: rural
Regions:
Tags: farming conditions
Duration: 4'48"

21:15
Mite-y biocontrol
BODY:
Landcare Research biocontrol scientists Ronny Groenteman and Bob Brown are looking at the potential of a mite discovered in some wasp nests to be a biocontrol agent to reduce wasp numbers in New Zealand.
EXTENDED BODY:
Landcare Research scientists are investigating a promising new biocontrol agent they hope will, over time, reduce the numbers of German and common wasps in New Zealand.
The wasps are significant environmental and economic pests.
They raid beehives, steal honey and prey on bees and, in vineyards, feed on grapes. Wasps also affect bird life by eating honey dew and the insects native bird species rely on. They pose a serious health risk to some people and are a safety hazard to people working around them.
"With biological control what we are trying to do is reunite invasive organisms with their natural enemies from their native range." says Landcare Research biocontrol scientist Dr Ronny Groenteman.
During a recent study on the chemical ecology of European wasps, researcher Bob Brown discovered mites on the wasps. The mites appeared to attach themselves to wasps with their mouths and were located in areas difficult for the wasps to groom. Wing deformaties were apparent in infected wasps and heavily infected wasp colonies collapsed.
The first step of the project has been to identify why the mite is not already providing biocontrol and develop methods to ensure it can. Further steps will ensure the mite is damaging to both species of wasps, and that it will not pose a risk to honeybees, bumblebees and native bees.
Topics: rural, science
Regions:
Tags: wasp, mite, biocontrol, Landcare Research
Duration: 14'15"

21:30
Longbush Free Range Pork and The Prodigal Daughter
BODY:
An American couple, Naya Brangenberg and Jeremy Wilhelm, have settled in Wairarapa and turned a hobby of running rare breed pigs into a full scale, free range system supplying specialty outlets and chefs, with pork. One of the clients is Rachel Priestley of The Prodigal Daughter. She makes a range of salumi, cured, spiced pork products, with some of them taking many months to cure to perfection. She also runs cooking classes, including sausage making.
EXTENDED BODY:
When Americans Naya Brangenberg and Jeremy Wilhelm settled on a small Wairarapa block in 2008, they had no idea a piggy passion would overtake them and that they'd end up becoming commercial, free range, pork producers.
Naya is a veterinarian and says she'd collected animals ever since arriving in New Zealand. Their household absorbed cats, dogs, lambs and two kunekune pigs, then, "we did what everyone else (on small blocks) does, we wanted two pigs to eat."
After much research they decided Large Blacks would suit just fine, they were placid, easy to manage, and didn't need great fences.

"So we got two pigs, promptly fell in love with them, named them, and said 'oh my godwe can't eat them'."
That decision meant breeding from them and suddenly two pigs became 25. Naya and Jeremy started selling meat from the young stock at local Farmers' markets and slowly chefs, small goods producers and butchers became their main clients. They liked the fattier meat produced by Large Blacks.
It suits slow cooking and charcuterie, and now the couple have strong relationships with all their clients who love the pasture to plate story.
They've also added another rare breed pig, the Duroc, to the mix because it will spread the fat more evenly throughout the meat, rather than just under the skin. "The Wagyu of the pig world", according to Naya.
All this interest meant the business, Longbush Pork, was at capacity on the home property, so the couple have recently purchased a 20 hectare block nearby. It will run 50 free range, rare breed sows, and Jeremy has given up his job as a statistician and will be a full time farm manager.
Naya says their business plan is to be profitable within five years, "ten years, who knows. Maybe export because the Asian markets in particular like fat, which these pigs have, and they like black pigs."
Until that time, Jeremy will continue to tweet and facebook daily to let people see real life on a free range pig farm, @longbushpork.
One of Longbush Pork's clients is only 20 minutes away in Greytown. Here, the only part of the pig that Rachel Priestley doesn't use is the oink.
She's the owner of a small goods business, The Prodigal Daughter, which turns all parts of the pig, from tip to toe, into salumi; Italian cured, spiced, dried, meat. It's primarily pork, but some products use beef.
Rachel spent ten years opening Italian restaurants for Italian clients, all over Italy, and after returning to New Zealand four years ago, she says she missed salumi so much she started making her own.
Her product was in hot demand whenever she had a dinner party. "My friend Roberto said you give up everything. You just do this. In the end it's become a business."
Names like coppa, proscuitto, lardo and guanciale (pig's cheek) roll off her tongue with a warm Italian lilt. "Some I only have for sale for the first time now, proscuitto can take two years to cure."
Rachel's getting ready to open a restaurant in Greytown. She makes her small goods twice a week, and in between finds time to run cooking classes making sausages and other dried products. She says corporates have used the classes as good team bonding times.
Does she miss Italy. "I do, I've been back just on four years. I didn't feel really at home until I moved to Wairarapa. I think it's the small town thing, I'm closer to my suppliers, I'll go and see Longbush pork..... it's a different pace of life, we all work hard but we do take time time to stop and say hello. It's more fun."
@ProdigaDaughter.
Topics: rural
Regions: Wellington Region
Tags: Duroc, Large Black, pigs, Longbush Pork, The Prodigal Daughter, rare breeds, free range.
Duration: 23'44"

9:06 Country Life
Rural news and features.
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.
11:06 Womad Delights with Trevor Reekie
Highlights of this year's festival in Taranaki. Trevor's selection includes a couple of bands of migrants. Balkan Beat Box, a 6 piece band formed by 3 Israeli musicians who relocated to New York, and Che Sudaka, a band made of Argentinian and Columbian immigrants who moved to Spain and met busking on the streets of Barcelona.

=PLAYLIST=

Artist: The Sami Sisters
Song: On This Day
Composer: Sami
Album: Happy Heartbreak
Label: Parrot Diva Grump 258824
Played At: 8:10
Artist: Beck
Song: It's All in Your Mind
Composer: Beck Hansen
Album: Sea Change
Label: Geffen 493393
Played At: 11:57
Sonic Tonic - Hard Work
Artist: Britney Spears
Song: Work Work
Composer: will.i.am, Otto Jettmanm, Sebastian Ingrosso, Anthony Preston, Ruth-Anne Cunningham,Britney Spears
Album: Work Work
Label: RCA
Artist: Little Boots
Song: Intro
Composer: Victoria Hesketh
Album: Working Girl
Label: Dim Mak
Artist: Little Boots
Song: Working Girl
Composer: Tom Aspaul / Victoria Hesketh / Dan Traynor
Album: Working Girl
Label: Dim Mak
Artist: Randy Newman
Song: Mr. President (Have Pity on the Working Man)
Composer: Newman
Album: Good Old Boys
Label: Reprise 927214
Artist: Jermaine Clement
Song: Working In a Coal Mine
Album: Muppets Most Wanted
Label: Walt Disney
Artist: Erik B. & Rakim
Song: Paid in Full
Composer: E. Barrier, W. Griffin
Album: The Best of Rap and Hip Hop
Label: Universal 440068
Artist: Kate Bush
Song: This Woman's Work
Composer: Kate Bush
Album: The Sensual World
Label: Columbia 444164
Artist: The Anomalies
Song: Employee of The Month
Album: Free Soup Social
Artist: The Spinners
Song: Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me Girl
Composer: Linzer, Randell
Album: The Very Best of The Spinners
Label: Rhino 271213
Artist: Panda Dub ft. Kali Green
Song: Hard Working
Album: Lent Roots Pour Chant EP
Artist: Iggy Azalea
Song: Work (Radio Edit)
Composer: Iggy Azalea / The Invisible Men / Trocon Markous Roberts / Natalie Sims
Album: The New Classic
Label: Virgin 374091
Artist: Sparks
Song: At Home At Work At Play
Composer: Ron Mael
Album: Propaganda
Label: Universal 534225
Artist: To Kill A King
Song: I Work Nights and You Work Days
Album: Cannibals With Cutlery
Artist: Amy Adams
Song: Happy Working Song
Composer: Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz
Album: Enchanted
Artist: Men At Work
Song: Helpless Automaton
Composer: Greg Ham
Album: Business as Usual
Label: Epic 450887
Conundrum song
Artist: Graham Brazier
Song: Boat Song
Composer: Trad. arr Brazier
Album: Brazier
Label: CBS 460496

===10:00 PM. | Late Edition===
=DESCRIPTION=

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

===11:06 PM. | None (National)===
=DESCRIPTION=

(12 of 13, RNZ)