7:12 The story of Yothu Yindi

We talk to Matt Garrick, Yothu Yindi's authorised biographer about Writing in the Sand, the epic story of one of Australia's most original bands and how 'Treaty' - released 30 years ago - gave voice to Indigenous Australia's hard-fought struggle for recognition.

Writing in the Sand By: Matt Garrick

Writing in the Sand By: Matt Garrick Photo: ABC Books

7:35 Taonga Pūoro and Healing

Ahead of his talk at TedX Piptitea, Jerome Kavanagh joins us to talk about about the power and potential of an indigenous approach to wellness through the application of taonga puoro.

Producer/Director/Writer: Komako Silver, Jerome Kavanagh, taonga puoro, Someday Stories,

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8:15 Pacific Waves

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Koroi Hawkins 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.

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8:30 Window on The World 

Another Science in Action looks at using solar energy to extract hydrogen and carbon dioxide from the air and turn them into fuels for transport. They also look at what global temerature rise will mean where you live and discuss racism in science and the issue of colonialism in the international response to conservation.

17 October 2018, Berlin: Solar cells at the research building for the plant with the plasma analysis process for the production of hydrogen.

Photo: BRITTA PEDERSEN / dpa-Zentralbild / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP

9:10 Nights Sport - Zoe George

Tonight's sportscater is Zoe George.

England vs New Zealand
New Zealand's Krystal Murray

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9:30 Eating Fried Chicken in The Shower

Comedic duo The Fan Brigade talk about finding yourself, finding some help and finding your best friend.

The Fan Brigade

The Fan Brigade 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, On Nashville Babylon,  Mark Rogers has birthday tunes for Guy Clark, Bonnie Bramlett and Joni Mitchell, blues courtesy of Doc Gaddy plus new releases from Danny George Wilson and Margo Cilker.

Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell Photo: supplied