7:07 Sonic Tonic

Music with magic and mischief spun into an surreal sensation of mayhem and maybe magnificence. Tonight, is it time to act the fool? 

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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 Friday Night Live

The APRA Silver Scroll Awards recognise the creativity and talent of NZ songwriters and composers. An important and unique part of the ceremony are local artists performing interpretations of the nominated songs. Over the course of two programmes we will feature some of the highlights.

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9:07 Country Life 

Country Life heads to Rippon Vineyard on Lake Wanaka. It was established in the early 80s and the vineyard's now in the hands of the next generation who are farming the land bio-dynamically and still proudly growing and producing wine.

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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 The Mixtape

Every week, RNZ Music invites guests to compile a collection of their favourite songs and talk us through their selections. This week on the Mixtape Richard O'Brien celebrates his 80th Birthday by picking his favourite ever singers in the world with Charlotte Ryan.

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