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8 til Late for Friday 10 January 2025

8:08 The Unofficial Guide to NYE Celebrations in Aotearoa

SkyTower fireworks in Auckland

Photo: BBC screenshot

In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025?

8:25 Assignment: The Swiftie Journey (Zane’s Version)

Fans of US singer Taylor Swift, also known as a Swifties, arrive at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the first of Swift's three shows in Melbourne on February 16, 2024. Swift is playing to 260,000 fans over three concerts in Melbourne starting February 16 as part of her Eras World Tour. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Swifties have flocked to get tickets for the Eras Tour. Photo: WILLIAM WEST /AFP

Taylor Swift is one of the world's most famous musicians. But what is her appeal? AUT radio student Zane Moran talks to Swifties to understand why and to see if he can become a Swiftie himself.

8:40 The Sin Bin: Rugby League

A sign in bold lettering reading "No Smoking / No Vaping".

Sign which reads No Smoking, No Vaping. Photo: Mike Mozart / CC-BY 2.0

The Sin Bin delves deep into the strangest controversies and scandals in the wonderful world of sports.

Tonight, RNZ Social Media Journalist Liam Swiggs gives us a small taste of the many incidents surrounding Rugby League.

9:10 Out and About: Te Huhu on the Kaitaki

The Kaitaki Interislander ferry leaves Wellington Harbour.

The Kaitaki Interislander ferry leaves Wellington Harbour. Photo: KiwiRail

Out and About contains reviews on gigs and events that have happened so far over Summer, but tonight we subvert the concept on the first episode by chatting with NZ Band, Te Huhu, on what it's like to rock the boat.

Corey & Ellie also announce different events happening up and down the country over the weekend so you can get Out and About.

9:25 So You Think You Know Sumeria?: Proverbs

A close-up macro shot of a sumerican cuneiform clay tablet displayed at a museum.

Sumerian Cuneiform Clay Tablet Photo: Gary Todd / CC0

Assyriology student David Hilder introduces himself and the world of ancient tablets from Mesopotamia to the nation. Tonight, the first instalment covers proverbs.

9:40 Cybernetic Techverse: Tech news overlooked in 2024

The image shows the icon of Bluesky, the new decentralized social network created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. . (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto) (Photo by Matteo Della Torre / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Photo: AFP / Matteo Della Torre

8 til Late Technology Correspondent, Pratik Navani, addresses a couple of tech events from last year that they believe have been overlooked within the media: The Rise of Bluesky and other Implications of using A.I.

10:15 Life's Biggest Qs: Who's responsible for Xmas Decorations?

The new 1.2m Christmas tree at Britomart, Auckland, November 29, 2024.

The new 1.2m Christmas tree at Britomart, Auckland, November 29, 2024. Photo: RNZ / Yiting Lin

Christmas. Nothing says Christmas more like a giant tree in the middle of town.

But who are the people behind those giant trees and decorations? And do our cities need to spend a lot to celebrate?

Logisitics Elf, Lizz Santos, and Wellington City Council Events Manager, Stephen Blackburn, join Ellie & Corey to tell all.

10:30 Beats Talking: DJ Lewis Tennant

Radio Active Breakfast host Lewis Tennant in studio 1997.

Radio Active Breakfast host Lewis Tennant in studio 1997. Photo: supplied by Lewis Tennant

Beats Talking gears us up for the weekend ahead with a dedicated DJ set from our wonderful disk jockeys. Tonight, Lewis Tennant joins Ellie Marsden to discuss the Club Scene in the 1990s, then will play us some top tunes from the scene all on vinyl.

Songs included:

  • Passion (Naked Mix) by Gat Decor / Effective Records
  • Sleaze Walking by Kenny Hawkes / Paper Recordings
  • Intro by Alan Braxe & Fred Falke / Vulture Music
  • Black Cats by Kokee "The Nose" Anu & Korin Ladke / Igloo Music
  • Whatever Comes by House of Downtown / South Exit
  • Lovelee Dae (20:20 Vision Main Mix) by Blaze / Urban Tracks
  • The Man With The Red Face (Jan Driver Mix) by Laurent Garnier / Mute