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Massive jump in dangerous stimulant masquerading as MDMA
8:47 AM.Drug testing group Know Your Stuff says there's been a massive jump in a dangerous stimulant called eutylone masquerading as the party drug, MDMA. Countless young people have taken what they thought… Read more Audio
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Republicans threaten to challenge election result
8:35 AM.We cross to the United States to get an update on the ongoing challenge to the election result, and the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. Audio
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Tougher Covid restrictions signalled in UK
8:27 AM.In the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is warning of stricter restrictions in parts of the country as it struggles to curb rising Covid infections. The UK has recorded nearly 55 thousand… Read more Audio
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New Covid strain reaches NZ
8:20 AM.The new variant is said to be more contagious, but the Ministry of Health says there's no evidence yet that it makes people sicker, or sick for longer. It's also been announced that people heading to… Read more Audio
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Calls for independent Waikeria Prison inquiry
8:15 AM.The Human Rights Commission is calling for an independent review of the protest at Waikeria Prison. The Corrections department will do two reviews of the five night standoff, which ended yesterday. It… Read more Audio
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Regional Round-up
11:55 AM.Today we're going to another special town - tune in to see if you can guess where our guest Sarah Bason is. Audio
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Maori headwear through the ages
11:44 AM.Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi got attention for the hat he wore to Parliament following his win in the election in October. And, as Charlotte Muru-Lanning wrote recently for the Spinoff - he… Read more Audio
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Guyon Espiner: I finally feel I'm ready to do 'real' reporting
11:05 AM.RNZ investigative journalist Guyon Espiner says that while he enjoyed co-hosting Morning Report, he's now loving the chance to dig deeper into the stories that matter. Guyon talks to Jesse Mulligan… Read more Video, Audio
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Glennon Doyle - Untamed
10:13 AM.Glennon Doyle is a writer and activist who for years felt confined in a life society told her she should be grateful for having ... a husband, three kids and a successful writing career. After years… Read more Audio
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A dam good idea: the Kiwi Water Park at Lake Dunstan
9:38 AM.Lake Dunstan has always been a man-made lake, formed on the Clutha River in Central Otago by the Clyde dam. Now it's home to the South Island's only water park. Ten thousand square metres of… Read more Audio
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Debbie Munroe's waka of care
9:24 AM.For the past year, former youth worker Debbie Munroe, aka 'Whaea Debs', has been the driving force behind the Waka of Caring - a foodbank and community support centre in Manurewa, South Auckland. Read more Audio
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Arise Sir Ian Taylor!
9:11 AM.The man who brought the America's Cup to life for TV viewers is New Zealand's newest knight in the New Year Honours list. High-tech digital pioneer, Sir Ian Taylor, who established Animation Research… Read more Audio
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Tui news: tui at Huka Falls performs Annie Lennox
9:06 AM.In today's Tui News, Liz and Katie from Foxton Beach captured the sounds of this talented bird at the Huka Falls and are convinced it is singing the opening bars to "No More 'I Love You's" by Annie… Read more Audio
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Regional round up: Bill Bazley
11:48 AM.Today we're crossing to Bill Bazley, and we're hoping listeners can tune in to guess where in the country he is. Bill runs the car club in his neck of the woods, and knows a bit about the area, having… Read more Audio
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The enigmatic jellyfish
11:34 AM.As Kiwis head to the beach we speak to a jellyfish expert from NIWA, Dennis Gordon, to explain which jellyfish are where in New Zealand this summer, and what to do if you do get a sting. Read more Audio
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Bookmarks: Dr Grant Morris
11:05 AM.Dr Grant Morris usually joins RNZ to do a history segment with Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons. Today he joins Jesse on Summer Times to share some of his favourite books, songs, and films. Read more Audio
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Collecting the Space Age with Peter Kleeman
10:06 AM.When it comes to gift giving, even Santa might have a hard time topping what Peter Kleeman got from his dad for his fourth birthday. It was a handmade 2.4 meter long X-Wing Fighter inspired by Luke… Read more Audio
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Great NZ Album - Mild Orange
9:45 AM.This year as part of the Summer Times show, we're playing tracks from some of the best local albums released this year. Today it's Mild Orange, with their self-titled album, which was released in May… Read more Audio
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Wowing the critics with flash fiction
9:30 AM.Flash fiction - its what it sounds like - essentially a short short story. It's something Jack Cottrell knows a lot about - this year he won the $5000 James Wallace Creative Writing prize at Auckland… Read more Audio
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Perfect conditions for tackling dustmites
9:20 AM.Cleaning might be the last thing on your mind at this time of year - but after listening to our next guest you might be inspired to. Warm, humid conditions are the best for dust mites to breed in and… Read more Audio
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Call to ban vehicles on Northland Beach
9:10 AM.Locals looking after a wildlife refuge on a Northland beach are frustarted with vehicles and dogs coming into the breeding grounds of endangered seabirds. The refuge, on the Waipu Rivermouth south of… Read more Audio
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Evacuees shelter at Northland Marae
9:05 AM.One hundred homes were evacuated last night because of a large bush fire near the Far North town of Ahipara. Read more Audio
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Regional Round-Up - Marlborough
11:50 AM.This summer we'll be going around the country talking to people about what's going on in their area. And to kick us off - Chloe Ranford joins us from Marlborough. Audio
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Summer Touring
11:41 AM.Summer means summer gigs, festivals and tours - and over the next couple of weeks I'll talk to a few bands who are doing the summer circuit. Today Colette Rivers is here, she's got an album out in a… Read more Audio
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Summer Bookmarks - Linda Burgess
11:07 AM.This summer we'll be talking to some of RNZ's favourite hosts and contributors about their favourite books, songs, podcasts and more. Afternoons TV critic Linda Burgess talks to Jesse Mulligan about… Read more Audio