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Auckland's downtown Karanga Plaza Pool proves popular
5:52 am todayLeonard Powell checks out Auckland's new cooling off sport - the Karanga Plaza Pool is creating a buzz in Auckland's Viaduct. Audio
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US: President imposes tariffs against Canada, Mexico, China
5:47 am todayCanada, Mexico and China push back after US President Trump announces steep tariffs. US correspondent Katherine Firkin has the latest details. Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
5:24 am todayThe Minister Glenn Forsyth updates us on the state of the produce market and the best buys for this week. Audio
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Europe: Serbian students, Belgium's govt, Polish world record
5:12 am todayDr Anita Purcell-Sjölund talks to Nathan about protests in Serbia, the new French prime minister threatening to use special executive powers and a small Polish village aiming to set a world record Audio
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Worlds of Music 2 February 2025
2 Feb 2025Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
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The Bad Fire by Mogwai
2 Feb 2025The always consistent Scottish post-rockers deliver another solid collection. Audio
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DtMF by Bad Bunny
2 Feb 2025The Latin superstar's latest is an album-length love letter to Puerto Rico. Audio
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Arts News for February 2, 2025
The latest arts news from around the motu. Audio
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Boundary-breaking composer and musician Briar Prastiti
2 Feb 2025Among the pieces of music composed by Briar Prastiti for beloved novelist Jenny Pattrick's debut play Hope, which has just opened at Wellington's Circa Theatre, is a track called Dystonia. It's played… Audio
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Game changer or game over? The impact of AI on the architecture industry
2 Feb 2025Industries around the world are grappling with what AI means and how it could be empowering, challenging and potentially threatening. Audio
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Regional Wrap: 'A big lump of country unknown' - Masterton to Waipukurau on Route 52
Culture and heritage aren't just the preserve of cities and towns. Audio
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How does it feel? Recreating Dylan's New York for the film A Complete Unknown
How does it feel? Audio
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NZ dancer and choreographer named one to watch in prestigious US Dance Magazine
2 Feb 2025New Zealand dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Loughlan Prior has been named one of '25 to Watch' in 2025 in the prestigious US publication Dance Magazine. Audio
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Reviving Hollywood, Oscars and LA Fires impact on industry: Hollywood wrap with Kate Rodger
President Donald Trump is back and so is Hollywood. He's appointed three ambassadors; Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to revive the industry Audio
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Fast Favourites with Kiwi actor Luciane Buchanan
Kiwi actor Luciane Buchanan has become a familiar face to millions as one of the stars in the Netflix series The Night Agent. Audio
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Calling Home: Jordan Rondel
Jordan Rondel has baked cakes for some of the biggest names in the biz including the likes of Miley Cyrus, Margot Robbie, Flea, George Clinton, and Lorde. Audio
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David Robson: Is alcohol a placebo?
Many people looking to cut down or stop drinking worry about losing the social buzz, but new research from the University of Washington in Seattle might help to allay these worries. Audio
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The hidden risk of hairwashing
Research suggests that sitting at those awkward basins can cause neck pain, injury, and on very rare occasions a condition known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS). Audio
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Jan Gradvall: The Book of ABBA
Renowned music journalist Jan Gradvall gained unparalleled access to ABBA after doing a story for a Swedish newspaper in 2013 and subsequently gaining the group's trust. Audio
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Lomu: The Lost Tapes
For the first time ever, All Black legend Jonah Lomu's extraordinary life is recounted through previously unreleased footage that captures the raw and intimate moments from his memorable life. Audio
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Did the weird diet fads have it right?
Who remembers the grapefruit diet or the cottage cheese diet? Audio
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The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
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Are microplastics behind a raft of unexplained cancers?
2 Feb 2025A group of researchers recently published a major scientific review into how microplastic exposure can affect our digestive, reproductive, and respiratory systems. Audio
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