Media Releases
RNZ Monthly highlights: December & January
Released at 11:28 am on 27 November 2024
Summer Programming and Highlights
27 November 2024
New Content
Te Oho Ake | Podcast
Friday 29 November
Arts, Sports, Society & Culture
Te Oho Ake (The Awakening) is a bilingual podcast, presented by Mere Baker and Parehuia Mafi, that sheds light on ten Māori artists and athletes who have overcome tough times in their lives. Guests include netballer Erena Mikaere, actor Rob Mokaraka and captain of the NZ Sevens Rugby team Dylan Collier. Each episode is a one-on-one conversation about identity, hardships, whanau and success.
Out Friday 29 November on rnz.co.nz/podcasts and podcast platforms. Produced by Ira Vision Media and supported by Te Mātāwai.
12,000 Miles | Documentary series
Monday 2 December
Music, Society & Culture
12,000 Miles is a three-part documentary series that follows four top Kiwi pipe bands who travelled to the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow. It showcases heart and determination from New Zealand pipe-banding, with Kiwis from all walks of life showing what it takes to travel the 12,000 Miles (18,000 km) each year to pit themselves against other top pipe bands from around the world. Released on Monday 2 December on RNZ Concert, rnz.co.nz/series and RNZ YouTube. With thanks to RNZBPA.
My Favourite Dead Person | Video series
Thursday 19 December
Children, Comedy
My Favourite Dead Person is a sketch show for kids that honours New Zealand history by telling some of our incredible, funny, inspiring, and outrageous stories while highlighting what makes them unique and relevant to our special corner of the world. Across each episode comedian Josh Thomson is joined by tamariki who bring these stories to life through their own interpretations and comedic sketches. From a kiwi parachute tester to a record-breaking female pilot, a sneaky con artist and even the father of physics – their stories are all hilariously explored.
Out on Thursday 19 December on rnz.co.nz/series. Made with support from NZ On Air
Summer radio
Summer programming on RNZ National and RNZ Concert begins on Monday 23 December. Usual radio programming resumes on Monday 27 January.
RNZ National summer programmes
Morning Report
6-10 January, 7-8am: Morning Report with Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira (Ngāti Hine, Te Aupōuri, Te Atiawa)
13-17 & 20-24 January, 7-9am: Morning Report with Paddy Gower & Alexa Cook
Summer Times
Summer Times with Anna Thomas
Weekdays, 6 – 24 January, 9am-midday
Summer afternoon programmes (midday to 5pm)
23 & 24 December: On the Air with Kara Rickard and Mark Williams
Weekdays, 26 December – 10 January: Matinee Idle with Phil O’Brien and Simon Morris
13 – 17 January: On the Air with Kara Rickard and Mark Williams
20-24 January: On the Air with Maggie Tweedie and Tony Stamp
Summer Weekends
Summer Weekends with Susana Lei’ataua
Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-midday, from 4 -26 January
RNZ National audiences will continue to hear the latest news on the hour and enjoy a broad range of feature programmes and interviews throughout the summer programming period, presented by RNZ newsreaders and presenters.
RNZ Concert
Over summer on RNZ Concert you’ll continue to hear the Mornings team of Andrew Clark and Carey McDonald, and David Morriss in the Evenings. Across the day your hosts will include Miru Shimaoka, Maria Mo and Kate Lineham, while Bryan Crump and Nick Tipping take a break for some of the time.
Christmas radio programmes
14 December
NZSO: Handel’s Messiah live from Michael Fowler Centre | 7:30pm, RNZ Concert
24 December
New Horizons Christmas Special | 5:30pm, RNZ Concert
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols | 8pm, RNZ Concert
25 December
Christmas Church Service | 7am & 11pm, RNZ National
He Korokoro Tui | 8:15am, RNZ National
The King’s Christmas Message | 6.00pm, RNZ National
Auckland Philharmonia - Celebrate Christmas 2024 | 8pm, RNZ Concert
Podcast Recommendations
Kim Hill Wants to Know | Podcast
Current affairs
Kim Hill is back asking questions in her inimitable style for her new podcast Kim Hill Wants to Know. Each podcast features a long-form interview with notable guests from across the globe including maverick New Yorker reporter Jon Lee Anderson, political philosopher Ingrid Robeyns, bestselling writer Malcolm Gladwell and multi award-winning historian William Dalrymple.
Out now on rnz.co.nz/podcasts and on podcast apps.
The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior | Podcast
Environmental, Investigative
The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior is a six-part podcast hosted by James Nokise, exploring the final journey of Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior and the fallout - scientifically, politically, and socially - from the nuclear tests at the Pacific Proving Grounds in the Marshall Islands, home to the people of Rongelap Atoll.
Out now on rnz.co.nz/podcasts and on podcast platforms. Produced in collaboration with ABC Radio Australia.
Uncut Diamond Daniella
Sport, Society & Culture
Uncut Diamond Daniella is a new five-part podcast about Daniella Smith – the most famous New Zealand sportswoman – you’ve probably never heard of. Daniella's a single mum from Kaikohe who rose to become IBF welterweight boxing champion of the world at the age of 38.
Out now on rnz.co.nz/daniella and on podcast platforms.
