Sunday Morning for Sunday 25 April 2021

7:10 The forgotten men and women of World War One

Military historian Herb Farrant has done a lot of detective work both here and in Europe to uncover the stories of the men and women who died as a result of The Great War, many of whom were not included on the official roll of honour. One such story is that of Flight Lieutenant Noel Stokes, who went down with his plane in order to save both his crew and the civilians in the French village of Yèvres - where he is still remembered as a hero. Herb, who is the president of the New Zealand Military Historical Society, joins the show to share some of the stories that surfaced long after WW1 ended and talk about the creation of a Memorial Museum in Le Quesnoy, in France, for which $9 million has been raised.

7.36 The House

New Zealand's constitution is subtly shifting - can you feel it? Parliament is considering a law that says what to do when the superior courts say one of our laws is bunk - or more officially declares an inconsistency with the Bill of Rights. The House explains what all of that means with help from Professor Claudia Geiringer. The House is produced and edited by Phil Smith and Daniela Maoate-Cox.

7.45 ANZAC tradition holds strong in tiny Tinui

The world's first Anzac Day service was held on the 25th of April 1916 in the tiny settlement of Tinui, about 40 minutes' drive from Masterton. In 1914 there were more than 1000 single men in the area, many of whom volunteered to go to war. These days there are only 18 permanent residents in Tinui, but this weekend hundreds will  flock to the town to mark ANZAC Day and visit the memorial cross. Alan Emerson, the chair of the ANZAC trust committee, joins the show from Tinui.

8:10  Osteoarthritis a growing concern for New Zealanders

In New Zealand, around one in eight adults have osteoarthritis, but it's a rapidly worsening problem. The condition, which mainly impacts the hips and knees, is becoming increasingly common due to many factors - including our escalating rates of obesity. Professor Haxby Abbott, Director of the Centre for Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research at Otago University, says it's a stark problem for a healthcare system that is already struggling to meet demand. He joins the show to discuss what can be done to help those suffering from osteoarthritis.

8:40 The Weekend Panel with Heather Roy and Al Gillespie

Joining the Weekend Panel this morning is Heather Roy and Al Gillespie. Among other issues, they'll be discussing trans-Tasman relationships, New Zealand's future in the Five Eyes network, and the government's plan to ditch DHBs.

9:06 Mediawatch

This week Mediawatch looks at the backlash torpedoed plans for a slick new soccer league in Europe - and the chaos Covid has caused for sport on our screens. Also: how the trans-Tasman travel bubble gave us all some good news - and we hear from a reporter following the flow of public money into our media. Mediawatch is produced and presented by Colin Peacock and Hayden Donnell

9:41 Calling Home: Shannon Digby in Zons, Germany

Blenheim-born and Wellington-bred Shannon Digby is a mum of three who lives in Zons, a fairy-tale village on the edge of the Rhine river in the mid-West of Germany. Shannon's been busy home-schooling the kids through the lengthy lockdowns taking place in Germany, and while the family have had to put a pin in their plans of exploring Europe they've been taking the opportunity to explore their neighbourhood and appreciate the village's medieval castles. Shannon is calling home this morning.

10:11 Gerry Beckley: 'We now actually have a horse named No Name'

Founding member of the band America, Gerry Beckley, splits his time between Sydney and California these days - usually flying back and forth about five times a year. But due to Covid-19 he has had to stay put in Australia, giving him the opportunity to focus on the release of his new solo album Keeping the Light On. Gerry joins the show to discuss the early days with America, playing with Pink Floyd as teens, and the legendary Horse with No Name. 

10:33 Dion Peat: marking ANZAC Day in South Korea

Wing commander Dion Peat is currently serving at the United Nations Command HQ - 60km south of Seoul, in the Republic of Korea. The main goal at the UN quarters is to maintain the Korean Armistice Agreement, which has been in place since 1953. Dion joins the show to share an insight into life on a UN base and how they celebrate ANZAC Day.

10:39 Ganesh Raj shares ANZAC recipe for Bully Beef Hash

Champion for tasty food on a budget, Ganesh Raj joins us in the studio to share his recipe for Bully Beef Hash from his Humble Yum Yum Youtube channel. And we have a chat about the new season of Eat Well For Less New Zealand, which is co-hosted by ocal chef Michael Van de Elzen and launches on Tuesday 27th April on TVNZ 1.

11:00 ANZAC National Commemoration Service

RNZ National will be broadcasting the National Commemoration Service live from Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington.