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7:12 Our Changing World

Claire Concannon speaks to two researchers piloting a programme to ensure genomic research in the future can help all of Aotearoa. 

A digital rendering of DNA helix molecules, in a bright blue colour

Photo: Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

 

7:35 Crescendo: Schubert with Graeme Downes

In episode 4 of Crescendo, rock and roll star turned musicologist Graeme Downes gives a masterful breakdown of the enduring brilliance of Schubert's Symphony #9 in C major, and why it's had a hold on his heart all these years.

Graeme Downes

Graeme Downes Photo: Supplied

 

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.

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8:30 Window on The World: People Fixing the World

In 2021 a video clip showing a seemingly magical bodysuit when viral on the internet. The clip showed a man who suffered constant convulsions quelling them after activating electrical pads on the suit. Many suggested the video was a hoax, but the Molli suit is real, and it is helping people with a range of conditions from cerebral palsy to multiple sclerosis.

William Kremer finds out more.

 

9:07 Nutrition with Amanda Brien

Amanda Brien returns with some more practical nutrition advice. 

This week she discusses minimizing guilty feelings for eating differently over the holiday season and reducing food waste to keep costs down.

Empty shopping trolley in a supermarket

Photo: 123RF

 

9:25 Sir Murray Halberg

New Zealand athletics legend Sir Murray Halberg passed away aged 89 on Wednesday evening.

Veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford joins Karyn to talk about Sir Murray Halberg's legacy.

Sir Murray Halberg. Auckland Central Olympic Function to celebrate 100 years of New Zealand participation in the Olympic Games in 2009. All former Olympic athletes recieved a badge of recognition from the NZ Olympic Commitee.

Sir Murray Halberg. Auckland Central Olympic Function to celebrate 100 years of New Zealand participation in the Olympic Games in 2009. All former Olympic athletes recieved a badge of recognition from the NZ Olympic Commitee. Photo: Simon Watts/ Photosport

 

9:40 Australian correspondent Jason Morrison

Jason Morrison from 7News in Australia joins us with the latest news from across the ditch.

Male Eastern Grey Kangaroo in a field.

Male Eastern Grey Kangaroo in a field. Photo: 123RF

 

10:17 Don McGlashan in studio

Don McGlashan joins Karyn in studio for a catch up.

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Photo: Diane Smithers

 

11:07 Music 101 pocket edition

In this week's Pocket Edition, Kim Hill meets the UK music royalty Fat Boy Slim. Charlotte Ryan reveals the genius behind the quirky Canadian producer Peaches. And we remember the extraordinary musical contributions of New Zealand guitarist, the late Jim Carter.