Nights for Wednesday 14 June 2017

7:12 Breaking down asbestos with plants 

Terri-Ann Berry is in our Auckland studio to talk about her research into breaking down toxic asbestos with plants, bacteria and fungi. 

Uncontrolled removal or repair of asbestos containing materials or their extensive deterioration, can release asbestos fibres, which are a health risk if inhaled. Photo: Amol Lal

7:30  At The Movies

On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at the start of yet another movie universe - monster mash, The Mummy.  He also looks at two rather smaller films - the French domestic comedy Rosalie Blum, and Cold War spy-thriller Despite the Falling Snow, starring Charles Dance.

8:12 Nights' Overseas - Taiwan 

We'll be connecting to Edward White who's in Taiwan to chat human rights, allies, and same sex marriage. 

8:30 Flying Solo 

Flying Solo, is about true stories of what it takes to raise children on your own in New Zealand. In the first episode, Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets Jo Whiu, a grandmother to seven young mokopuna aged from 10 months to 12 years.  CYFS placed all grandchildren in Jo's care because her daughter, Lisa, is a recovering P addict. Lisa has recently moved back home with Jo and the kids. 

9:07 The Drama Hour

In Tumanbay - a sudden death at the Sultan's palace increases apprehension in Tumanbay while out in the desert, Heaven and her slave companion find themselves prisoners of a nomadic tribewhich is looking to sell them.

10:17 Late Edition

A round up of today's RNZ News and feature interviews as well as Dateline Pacific from RNZ International,

11:07 Inside Out

Nick Tipping hosts a journey through the jazz spectrum playing favourites, standards and new releases along the way.