7:07 Sonic Tonic - Fire

Dancing Flames of burning charcoal in the dark

Photo: Oscar, CC BY-SA 3.0

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

In Friday Night Live we join award winning singer-songwriter Bic Runga for part one of a special collection of songs performed live in the RNZ Music Studios.    

Bic Runga in the RNZ Auckland studios

Bic Runga in the RNZ Auckland studios Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

9:07 Country Life 

Fourth generation farmer Mairi Whittle works her stock and runs the family's Taihape farm with two tiny tots at her side.

Mairi checking on the ewes with two year old Tad and Lachie in the front pack

Mairi checking on the ewes with two year old Tad and Lachie in the front pack Photo: RNZ/Sally Round

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

Peter McLennan talks to Trevor Reekie about some of his favourite songs that continue to influence and motivate his own creative endeavors.

Trevor Reekie and Peter McLennan

Trevor Reekie and Peter McLennan Photo: Supplied