Nights for Thursday 1 December 2022
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.
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 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.
Photo: RNZ
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.
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. 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. Photo: 123RF
10:17 Don McGlashan in studio
Don McGlashan joins Karyn in studio for a catch up.
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.