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- A programme based on the daring proposition that people are capable of thinking in the afternoon as well as in the morning. This new show aims to banish post-prandial torpor with lots of audience interactivity.The host will be asking you to choose music you like, promote your communities and debate with our panellists.
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Science story with Alison Ballance
Wed, Dec 9
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Over the last few weeks Alison Ballance has been bringing us stories from the Leigh Marine Lab about noisy fish, and the loud dawn and dusk choruses that snapping shrimps and sea urchins make. We also heard how lobster larvae might use the sound to find their way back to shore from the middle of the ocean.
Mini-feature
Wed, Dec 9
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Some of the year's movie big hitters are currently being rolled out - Peter Jackson's 'The Lovely Bones' had its Los Angeles red carpet premiere last night, while in Johannesburg, the feature film 'Invictus' - the film about Nelson Mandela's life during the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa - had its gala night this week.
IT Spot
Wed, Dec 9
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We are joined by techno commentator, Paul Reynolds, managing co-director and co-founder of one of our oldest web companies, McGovern Online.
Feature album
Wed, Dec 9
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Today's album is 'Magnetic' from New Zealand 's Miriam Clancy. She was on New Zealand Live about 2 months ago, and her second album has had the sort of reviews from leading critics that are quite rare.
He Rourou for 9 December 2009
Wed, Dec 9
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The Maori cultural advisor for Te Papa says the recent return of koiwi tangata, or ancestral remains, was a major cause for celebration. Ana Tapiata talks with Hema Temara about their cultural significance.
The Investment Game
Wed, Dec 9
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The news out of the UK is that Monopoly has beaten out Barbie, Lego and Go-Go Hamsters to be voted the best value toy of the year. Here, the New Zealand Investment Game has topped the lot of the Games Association's best new games to come out in 2009. Like Monopoly, the object of the game is simple - be the player to make the most money!
Eco-Class
Wed, Dec 9
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This Friday, Hamilton's Hukanui Primary School will lift the lid on a groundbreaking 'green' first - the country's first eco-classroom to be designed and managed by its students.
The best song ever written
Wed, Dec 9
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Dorothy Fitzpatrick of Whangarei chooses 'Cats in the Cradle' by Harry Chapin.
Environment story - Climate change
Tue, Dec 8
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Alison Ballance talks to Andy Reisinger at the New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute at Victoria University. He played a key role in the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, coordinating the Synthesis Report, which summarised the IPCC's most recent assessment of climate change.
Asian Report for 8 December 2009
Tue, Dec 8
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The Dalai Lama has been in Auckland this weekend to talk on the topic of"A Peaceful Mind". Jason Moon went along for a one on one meeting with His Holiness. This is part one of two.
Tune your engine - The Becoming a Family Project
Tue, Dec 8
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Carolyn and Philip Cowan are a team of academics who seek answers for couples who have to work hard all the time, as well as parent. Both are Professors Emeritus in Psychology at the University of California, Berkley, where they are the directors of three major longitudinal studies which monitor the effect of parenthood on American marriages.
Feature album - American Idiot
Tue, Dec 8
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Green Day are in Auckland for two gigs at Vector Arena on Friday December 18 and Saturday December 19.
He Rourou for 8 December 2009
Tue, Dec 8
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Recently the second largest repatriation of Maori ancestral remains took place at Te Papa. 33 koiwi tangata were returned to New Zealand from museums in Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Sweden.
Stan Walker
Tue, Dec 8
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Ten days after being crowned winner of Australian Idol; Stan Walker has signed to a major record company, recorded his debut album, and released a single which has gone to number one in the latest New Zealand charts.
Reeling in the years - 2001
Tue, Dec 8
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With Arthur Baysting (aka Neville Purvis); script writer of Sleeping Dogs and songwriter of 'Tears' by The Crocodiles.
Best song ever written - Green Green Grass Of Home
Tue, Dec 8
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Neville Wallace chooses 'Green Green Grass Of Home'as sung by Katherine Jenkins.
Environmenta feature - wildlife health mysteries
Mon, Dec 7
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When Massey University's wildlife vets are not rushed off their feet looking after injured animals such as kiwi and albatrosses, they're busy trying to solve wildlife health mysteries.
He Rourou for 7 December 2009
Mon, Dec 7
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Some of the answers to Maori domestic violence lie in culture and tradition, that's according to veteran iwi radio broadcaster Henare Kingi. In He Rourou today Ana Tapiata talks with the Ngapuhi elder about the traditional practises that helped reduce domestic violence.
Eldred Stebbing dies
Mon, Dec 7
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For over five decades, Eldred Stebbing was the enigmatic figure at the helm of his namesake recording studio.
Australia's fire season
Mon, Dec 7
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As a new fire season begins in Australia's south, residents and state governments alike say they are better prepared.
Eight months to Mars- Bruce Ansley
Mon, Dec 7
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Taking the trip with us today is an award winning journalist, turned novelist. He has a long track record as a broadcaster, writer and fisherman, and he's just completed his latest book which paints a vivid picture of the very vibrant atmosphere of his home town, and his youth.
The best song ever written
Mon, Dec 7
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Clint Deckard from central Hawkes Bay, has chosen 'Towers of Faith' by Roger Waters.
Amanda Cole
Mon, Dec 7
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Dunedin-based Australian mezzo soprano who recently released a cd of Portuguese songs.
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