Nights for Tuesday 7 December 2021
7:12 Supermarkets and Antitrust
Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at the New Zealand Initiative joins us once again. Following the conclusion of The Commerce Commission's set of hearings on competition in grocery retail, Eric takes a look at supermarkets, antitrust and what he sees as government and council rules that have made it next to impossible for a new entrant to join the NZ market.
File photo of a Pak'nSave. Photo: 123RF
7:30 The Sampler
Tony Stamp marvels at the new album by Whanganui-a-Tara folk outfit French for Rabbits, and a deeply spiritual EP from anony-mous South Auckland artist FABLE, while Elliott Childs assesses a star-studded covers album led by American musician Jason Isbell.
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8:10 The House
Phil Smith has today's report from parliament.
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
8:15 Pacific Waves
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.
Photo: RNZ Pacific
8:30 The Detail
New Zealand forces are being sent to the Solomon Islands to help calm growing unrest in what is most definitely not a tropical tourist paradise. But the portents for a lasting peace are not good.
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules transporting vehicles and other equipment and the Ōhakea base this morning. Photo: Supplied / New Zealand Defence Force
9:07 Let's Be TRANSparent
Parents of transgender children worry about what the future might hold. This episode of Let's Be TRANSparent, deals with what to expect from schools, healthcare and the legal system as you transition, with some top tips. And rainbow advocate Aych McArdle describes the bright future they see for transgender New Zealanders.
Aych McArdle wants better protection for gender diverse people. Photo: RNZ / Katie Scotcher
9:30 The Denial Files
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's biggest oil producers, says it's pivoting to green energy. It has a host of big projects and initiatives. But will reality live up to the country's rhetoric? And why do some activists say they've become victims of the government's grand plans?
Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud (L) and UAE's Minister of State and special envoy for climate change Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber (R) speak during the opening ceremony of the Saudi Green Initiative forum in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Photo: AFP or licensors
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 Worlds of Music
On Worlds of Music Trevor Reekie features an interview with Grammy Award-winning Jazz & Gospel artist Gregory Porter.
Grammy Award winning Jazz-Gospel singer Gregory Porter Photo: Supplied
