Nights for Thursday 18 September 2014

7:10 Tokyo Flood

The challenges to mitigate river flooding damage in a densely populated urban environment like Tokyo city, with geographer Dr Christopher Gomez of University of Canterbury.

Gallery: Tamagawa River flood control

Note: video is in Japanese, but graphics illustrate the flood control system.

7:30 At the Movies

Films and movie business with Simon Morris.

8:10 Windows on the World

International public radio documentaries - visit the Windows on the World web page to find links to these documentaries.

8:40 Scientist - Computer Science

Prof. Mark Apperley from University of Waikato tweezes out the silicon chips to expose how computers switch us on – augmented reality.

9:06 Our Changing World

Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world.

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 The Music Mix

Nick Atkinson presents a contemporary music magazine with interviews and music from New Zealand and overseas artists, coverage of new releases, tours, live sessions, music festivals and events.