7:12 Exploring New Zealand's Private Automobile Collections.

Don Jessen's new book Automania gives us a look at the privately owned automobile collections in New Zealand and some of the characters who own these special cars, motorbikes, military and commercial vehicles.

7:35 The Sampler

In The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses a soulful and surprising set from Jamaican-Greek Londoner Lianne La Havas; an unexpected step into post-rock by hitmaker Taylor Swift; and a workingman's memorial with local resonances from Steve Earle.

Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas Photo: Lianne La Havas

8:15 Dateline Pacific

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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

In Karachi, with a population of around 20 million people, ambulance drivers are on the front lines of this megacity's shifting conflicts.

Karachi Traffic

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9:10 Nights Sport

We head to Darwin to chat sport with ABC's Shannon Byrne where The Darwin Triple Crown was supposed to be happening over the weekend.

Supercars driver Scott McLaughlin at the 2019 Darwin Triple Crown SuperSprint Event.

Photo: PHOTOSPORT

9:30 Eating Fried Chicken in The Shower

Host James Nokise invites All Black Angus Ta'avao into his safe space to talk health, happiness and headspace.

Host James Nokise and All Black Angus Ta'avao.

Host James Nokise and All Black Angus Ta'avao. Photo: RNZ

10:17 Lately

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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 Nashville Babylon

After 11, in Nashville Babylon, Mark Rogers has music from Jimi Hendrix, Hurray For The Riff Raff and Sylvie Simmons, a track from Dion's latest release plus songs from Old Flowers -  the critically acclaimed new album from Courtney Marie Andrews.

Courtney Marie Andrews

Courtney Marie Andrews Photo: supplied