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Lately for Monday 1 July 2019

  • I Didn't Know That: Orchestras

    10:45 PM.It's time for our fortnightly look into our own ignorance with 'I Didn't Know That'. We take a reasonably complex topic and try to make it less confusing. Dr Kenneth Young teaches orchestral… Read more Audio

  • Has NZ Rugby Cleaned Up?

    10:30 PM.RNZ Sport correspondent Hamish Bidwell joins Karyn Hay to talk about the moves New Zealand Rugby has made to deal with bad behaviour on tour Read more Audio

  • World Weather Hottest On Record

    10:20 PM.With Europe sweltering under dangerously high record breaking temperatures, chief scientist of the World Meteorological Organisation Professor Pavel Kabat speaks with Karyn Hay about Earth… Read more Audio

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10:20 World weather hottest on record 

With Europe sweltering under a heatwave of dangerously high record breaking temperatures, the chief scientist of the World Meteorological Organisation speaks with Karyn Hay about Earth experiencing its warmest years on record. They talk about the increasing greenhouse concentration fueling global heat, and the issues of glacier retreat, sea level rise, ocean heat and the extreme weather which is forecast generations to come. 

French firefighters extinguish a fire after brushfire hit the countryside around Saint Gilles, on June 29, 2019

French firefighters extinguish a fire after brushfire hit the countryside around Saint Gilles, on June 29, 2019 Photo: AFP

10:30 Has NZ Rugby Cleaned Up? 

New Zealand Rugby released a statement today regarding the actions of Crusaders players Richie Mo'unga and George Bridge in South Africa. Their investigation has found no evidence to substantiate the allegations against the players.

New Zealand Rugby has put a number of safeguards in place when it comes to dealing with bad behaviour, and in particular with alcohol.

RNZ Sport correspondent Hamish Bidwell joins Karyn Hay to talk about the moves New Zealand Rugby has made.

Crusaders first five Richie Mo'unga and winger George Bridge.

Crusaders first five Richie Mo'unga and winger George Bridge. Photo: Photosport

10:45 I Didn't Know That: Orchestras 

It's time for our fortnightly look into our own ignorance with 'I Didn't Know That'. We take a reasonably complex topic and try to make it less confusing.  

Dr Kenneth Young teaches orchestral conducting and composition at the New Zealand School of Music, and gives us a 101 on how an orchestra works.  

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Photo: Adrian Malloch