Nights for Wednesday 12 December 2018

 

7:12 Science Under the Shelf

Scientists from NIWA have just returned from the Ross Ice Shelf in what is believed to be the southern-most reporting ocean instrumentation on the planet, they now have a full year of ocean temperatures.  Dr. Craig Stevens, Marine Scientist has been analysing the data and joins Bryan in the studio.

7:30  At The Movies

On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at Peter Jackson's latest offering, Mortal Engines and the independent American film Rose starring Cybill Shepherd.

8:10 Night Mail

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8:15 Dateline Pacific

RNZ Pacific's daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news.

8:30 Window on the World

Does bourbon have the strength to reinvigorate a whole city? And is it really wise to seek answers at the bottom of a barrel? Kentucky produces 95 percent of the world's bourbon and its history is richly steeped in the drink. But now its largest city, Louisville, has decided the future should rest on it too. Phil Reevell explores the emergence of 'bourbonism' through the city's food and music scene. He joins the 'bourbon trail' which attracted 1.4 million people last year.

9:07 Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower

James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness. Tonight's guest is actor, writer and mental health advocate Rob Mokoraka.

10:17 Lately

Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.

11:07 Inside Out

Nick Tipping celebrates 100 years since the birth of the late singer Joe Williams, and plays music from transtasman band Antipodes, who are touring NZ this week.