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Sunday Morning for Sunday 31 July 2011

  • Dr Jennifer Curtin - Women's Rugby

    8:40 AM.Dr Curtin, from the University of Auckland, joins the programme to chronicle the history of women's rugby in New Zealand. Audio

  • Mediawatch for 31 July 2011

    9:08 AM.Mediawatch this week looks at: TVNZ's news boss on ethical questions and the future for news after the charter; a fishy mystery and; do political polls really reflect public opinion? Audio

  • Michael Cooper on wine

    9:45 AM.Michael Cooper talks wine, in particular 100 of the best New Zealand wines which are the subject of his latest book. Audio

  • Tevita Mara - Fiji

    10:05 AM.Self appointed democratic reformist and former coup strongman speaks about his beliefs for a way forward in Fiji. Audio

  • Ideas for 31 July 2011: Lord Robert Winston

    11:05 AM.Lord Robert Winston is back in the country as guest of the Cawthron Institute and patron of Sir Peter Gluckman's Liggins Institute. He's on a lecture tour and found time again to talk to the programme… Read more Audio

8:12 Insight: Poverty in Fiji

Insight travels to Fiji to explore what is being done to halt rising rates of poverty.
Written and presented by Philippa Tolley.

8:40 Jennifer Curtin – Women and Rugby

Dr Curtin, a senior lecturer in political studies, talks about the major part women have played in growing and sustaining rugby as New Zealand’s national game.
Dr Curtin is speaking on the topic “More than a man’s game: Women and rugby in New Zealand” as part of the University of Auckland’s winter lecture series..


9:06 Mediawatch

Mediawatch talks to Television New Zealand’s head of news and current affairs about the future of its news service, ethical questions hanging over one of his programmes – and why the police are investigating another one. Mediawatch also asks if the findings of political polls really match up to the dramatic headlines, and looks at the story of the so-called "cannibal goldfish" in Christchurch. 
Produced and presented by Colin Peacock and Jeremy Rose.

9:40 Michael Cooper – Wine Tasting

Renowned wine writer Michael Cooper has a new book out – and he’s talking to Chris about what’s hot in wine.
100 Must-try New Zealand Wines by Michael Cooper is published by Hodder Moa.

10:06 Tevita Mara – Runaway Colonel

Former Fiji Army Lieutenant-Colonel Tevita Mara talks to Chris about fleeing his homeland after being charged with sedition and treason, his life in the army, and his controversial visit to New Zealand.

10:45 Hidden Treasures

This week on Hidden Treasures Trevor Reekie pulls out a selection of Afro-based rhythms as well as a lost soul gem that had been left on the shelf for 30 years before it finally saw the light of day.
Produced by Trevor Reekie

11.05 Ideas: Professor Robert Winston

Robert Winston is Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at the Imperial College London; a member of the House of Lords; the chairman of the Royal College of Music; author of more than 300 peer reviewed scientific papers; and the presenter of award winning BBC science programmes. Lord Winston talks to Chris Laidlaw about his life, his work and his major influences.
Presented by Chris Laidlaw
Produced by Jeremy Rose

11.55 Feedback

What you, the listeners, say on the ideas and issues that have appeared in the programme.