Nights for Wednesday 16 June 2021

 

7:12 New Zealand and Nouvelle-Zélande?

We talk to Dr Alistair Watts about his new book New Zealand's France which explores the French influence on NZ and our psyche.  He reckons that the French had a far greater influence than we may realise. 

7:30  At The Movies

On At The Movies,  Simon Morris looks at that uncommon thing - a successful Broadway musical turned into a good movie - In The Heights.  He also reviews the real-life court-case Percy versus Goliath and action comedy The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard.

8:10 The Hump

The Hump is our Wednesday night Quiz Night where we take a dive into the archives of Nga Taonga Sound and Vision for some audio gems and we want to see if you can identify them.

Tonight's prize is Dr Alistair Watts' new book New Zealand's France.

8:15 Pacific Waves

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Sela Jane Hopgood presents a daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.

8:30 Window on The World 

Are children always better off in a two-parent family? Ateira Griffin, daughter of a single mother and the director of non-profit organisation that supports black single mothers and their daughters, explores what it is like for a family to be headed by a mum without a dad, a family structure that is on the rise in her native United States. 

9:07 A Gym for your Mental Health

We chat to Sarah Tuck, one of the brains behind The Well New Zealand's first Mental Health and Wellbeing Gym in central Wellington.

9:30 Quiz Answer

We find out who is tonight's quiz whizz.

9:40pm Champions of The Pacific

Talei Anderson and Vinnie Wylie talk to a rising netball star who wants to eliminate barriers for Māori and Pasifka players, and we meet Nauru's first Olympian - and former President.

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 looks at how Bob Dylan's songs have often provided inspiration for jazz musicians. This week it's an all-Dylan hour, with covers by Cassandra Wilson, John Scofield, Patti Austin, and Ben Sidran.