A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

On today’s show — 7:11 Dr Martin Stiles on health targets A top heart specialist says doctors are now having to schedule their own appointments because cutbacks to back office staff have gone too far. Martin Stiles, chair of the NZ Cardiac Society, joins Saturday Morning to talk about the government's reiterated targets it has set for better immunisation coverage, faster cancer treatments, and shorter wait times for emergency departments, specialists and treatments. 7:31 Anusha Bradley on RNZ's RICH series How do you define wealth? RNZ's in depth reporter Anusha Bradley speaks to Mihi about RNZ's latest series trying to answer just that. Business heavyweights such as Mainfreight co-founder, Bruce Plested, Briscoe Group managing director Rod Duke and Tāmaki Health cofounder Ranjna Patel have all been a part of the series. Anusha says she's surprised people even agreed to talk. 7:39 Effect of maternal stress and screen time on children A new report has found higher levels of maternal stress and large amounts of screen time during early childhood, are associated with higher levels of behavioural problems in children. The study lead, Dr Jaimie Monk, speaks to Susie about its findings. 7:50 The King Charles and Black Ferns viral hug A video of the players almost going into a scrum with King Charles in a group hug at Buckingham Palace has flooded news sites and social media. Black Ferns centre Logo I Pu-lotu Lemapu Atai'i Sylvia Brunt tells Mihi what it was like. 7:55 The new board game teaching tamariki to invest A new board game, teaching children how to invest has received nearly $50,000 in presales and business sponsorships. Sharenanigans has been two years in the making, and creator Alli Kennedy based in Christchurch, shares her journey of investing with Mihi. 8:10 The eye exam detecting chronic health conditions A regular eye exam can now detect early signs of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease due to groundbreaking research from the University of Auckland. Toku Eyes uses AI technology to analyse eye scans, and detect underlying conditions like chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. It's currently being used in thousands of clinics around the world. Associate professor of Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence in Optometry and Ophthalmology, Ehsan Vaghefi, and Dr David Squirrell, founded Toku together, it's also a finalist for the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. 8:35 Gender apartheid in Afghanistan: Raihana Attaee Afghani judge Raihana Attaee had to flee her country when the Taliban returned to power and it became clear her life was in danger. In Afghanistan Raihana was a judge in the court for the elimination of violence against women, now living in New Zealand, she's studying law at the University of Auckland and she wants gender apartheid to be internationally recognised as a crime. 9:05 Rumaan Alam: Entitlement Best-selling author, Rumaan Alam, is turning the spotlight on wealth in his new book Entitlement. This follows his pandemic hit, Leave the World Behind, which was shortly followed by a movie adaptation for Netflix starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali. In Entitlement, Alam captures the experience of living in one of the most expensive cities in the world, New York, and how people without trust funds get bent out of shape, pretending to be rich, to fit in. It's about self-delusion, magical thinking, and the American dream - minus the white picket fence. 9:35 A life devoted to Pasifika language Jan Tauoma, co-founded the first Samoan early childhood center in New Zealand, A’oga Fa’a Samoa. Over the last 40 years, she’s seen thousands of students immersed in their culture and championed the training of bilingual teachers in Aotearoa. Her background as a teacher in Samoa and her commitment to preserving Samoan culture led her to establish the center in 1984. She later supported struggling Pasifika centers through the Ministry of Education and developed a Pasifika Diploma in Teaching (ECE). Her contributions were recognised with a Queen’s Service Medal in 2014 and life membership in 2012. She shares her life story with Mihingarangi Forbes. 10:05 Well Woman: A Prescription for Lifelong Health Women's health issues are very different to those of men. Hormones have a big influence on women's health and the likelihood of developing certain chronic health conditions. Auckland-based doctor, Frances Pitsilis takes an holistic approach to health care and in her new book, Well Woman: A Prescription for Lifelong Health, full of short and long-term changes women can make for their well-being. She joins Mihi and Susie to discuss diet, stress management, hormones, and ageing well. 10:35 Ultramarathoner: Dr Inia Raumati Dr Inia Raumati is an emergency doctor at Auckland City Hospital, he's also on a mission to be the first person in the world to run a self-supported, multi-stage ultra marathon on every continent, in a single year. He's used Tikanga (Māori values) to navigate the challenges that come with ultra-marathons around the world. He sat down with Mihi to share how the mindset needed to push through extreme situations has helped him in all aspects of life, including critical situations at the hospital, being deployed to Iraq with the NZ army, and volunteering on rescue helicopters. 11:05 Playing Favourites with Scotty and Stacey Morrison Stacey Morrison (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) is a radio and TV broadcaster, and avid te reo Māori champion. Stacey and her husband Scotty co-wrote Māori at Home to help other families use te reo in everyday settings, and Stacey's first children's book, My First Words in Māori, became a number-one bestseller. Stacey reflects on Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and shares some of her favourite tracks. Books in this week's show: Entitlement By Rumaan Alam Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Well Woman By Frances Pitsilis Published by Upstart Press Playlist – Song: Bette Davis Eyes Artist: Kim Carnes Time played: 8:30 [Radio New Zealand, Saturday 14 Septemeber 2024, 10:37:15]

Colin Peacock is filling in for Susie Ferguson on this week's show, alongside Mihingarangi Forbes. 7:10 Big corporations must meet costs of harm - professor A professor of health equity is calling for big corporations to meet the costs of the harm they cause to human health, and for governments to hold them to account. Sharon Friel, a professor of health equity at Australian National University, says just four industry sectors; fossil fuels, tobacco , alcohol and ultra-processed foods, account for at least one third of avoidable deaths globally. She's the keynote speaker at the Health Coalition Aotearoa's forum next week on best practice action on commercial determinants of health. She speaks to Mihi about how multi nationals impact human health. 7:30 New ceremonial waka to make splash in Barcelona A new ceremonial waka for an Auckland iwi is making a splash on the international stage in Barcelona. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's new waka taua, their first in nearly 25 years, will the Emirates Team New Zealand yacht to the start line of the 37th America's Cup. It is also the subject of a new six part documentary video series called Te Kawau ki Tai - The Story of the Waka, which was released this week. Kingi Makoare from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei spoke to Colin about what it is like being a part of the America's Cup. 7:40 What has happened in the tech attacks in Lebanon? Earlier this week two separate organised attacks took place in Lebanon. The first - when pagers used by armed group Hezbollah exploded on Tuesday, and then when hand-held radios detonated the following day, injuring over 3000 people. With the number of deaths rising including children, it's been called the country's deadliest day since cross-border fighting erupted between the militants and Israel nearly a year ago. Mohamed Hassan is a journalist from Auckland and Cairo and joins Mihi to explain what happened. 7:52 Jarrod Kerr on the US Federal Reserve lowering interest rates This week central bank of the US - the Federal Reserve - lowered interest rates for the first time in more than four years - and by more than the usual incremental amount. The Fed reduced the key lending rate by half-a percent - to the range of 4.75 to 5 percent. Jarrod Kerr is Kiwibank Chief Economist and speaks to Colin. 8:10 Elif Shafak - There are Rivers in the Sky Elif Shafak is an award-winning British-Turkish novelist. Her latest book, There are Rivers in the Sky, has just hit the shelves. She has published 19 books; one was short-listed for the Booker prize and another was voted by the BBC as as one of the 100 books that shaped the century. Elif joins Colin to discuss the new book - which is about one lost poem, two great rivers, and three remarkable lives - all connected by a single drop of water. 8:45 Iconic ogre minds his language Shrek is making a comeback next year, dubbed in te reo. It's the brainchild of the Māoriland Film Festival people, who have forged a magical relationship with another giant - DreamWorks Animation. Casting for Kiwi voice actors starts on Monday and a world premiere is planned for next year's film festival. Mihi speaks with Māoriland producer Libby Hakaraia and director Tinui Stevens. 9:05 The Story of a Heart - the medical miracle of organ transplants Dr Rachel Clarke is an NHS palliative care doctor and an author. Her best-selling book Breathtaking has been adapted into a TV series and revealed how she and her colleagues dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic. Her new book The Story of a Hear is the account of a nine-year-old girl, who suffered a catastrophic brain bleed in a car accident, and the boy who received the lifesaving gift of her heart. It explores medical innovation, grief and hope. Rachel speaks with Mihi about the demand for lifesaving organ transplants. 9:40 Māori highschool gives sneak peek into perfomance Te Kura kaupapa Māori o Ruamata is a total immersion Māori highschool based in Rotorua. Its hockey team is featured in a documentary on RNZ, which follows the school, with just 258 students, to the prestigious Rankin Cup. But while the school is excelling in hockey, it's also making a splash on the stage, tonight its school band will compete for Smoke Free Rock Quest 2024. Some of them join Mihi to share a taste of what to expect at the competition tonight. 9:44 Graham Leonard: What's the deal with offshore volcanoes? Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard explains the difference between onshore and offshore volcanoes, and why it's important. 10:05 Life Hacks from the Buddha Dr. Tony Fernando is a psychiatrist, sleep specialist and ordained Buddhist monk. His new book Life Hacks from the Buddha - How to be calm and content in a chaotic world, presents 50 ancient wisdom-inspired techniques to manage stress and enhance happiness. He draws on his 20 years of experience, to offer practical advice for cultivating compassion and tranquility, aiming to help readers lead calmer and more fulfilling lives. 10:40 Kate De Goldi: Reading for pleasure Kate De Goldi is one of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, an Arts Foundation Laureate, and a voracious reader. She joins Colin to share the latest books she's been reading; New People by Danzy Senna; Highway Thirteen by Fiona McFarlane, and Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood. 11:05 The Colours of Antarctica When New Zealand photographer Stuart Robertson broke his leg, it gave him the opportunity to go through the thousands of photos he had taken in Antarctica. He'd been to Antarctica twice - using the lens of his grandfather's Leica camera to take photographs. The best of them, chosen for the shapes and colour they capture, now form new exhibitions 'The Colours of Antarctica' which have just opened in Melbourne and Sydney. 11:25 My Marae - Mahurehure Susie and Mihi have been travelling around country visiting different marae to hear first hand some of the lesser known stories of the people that make them what they are. In Auckland's suburb of Point Chevalier is the award winning whare, Te Taumata o Kupe. It's the dreamchild of Te Mahurehure Marae Chairperson Christine Panapa, a living heroine in her own right, whose ambition and execution has seen Mahurehure Marae morph from a tin shed in a grassy paddock into a large marae complex complete with state of the art buildings and dynamic spaces. Mihi caught up with Christine Panapa a few weeks ago, at the foot of an enormous glass window wall called Te Taumata o Kupe. 11:45 RUNT - a family film with a speedy star Celebrated Australian author Craig Silvey's novel RUNT, is about to hit the big screen in New Zealand. The heart-warming family movie centres on Runt; a rascally, very speedy, stray dog with remarkable abilities and some paralysing quirks. He's befriended by young Annie Shearer and together they try to save the family farm. Books on today's show — New People By Danzy Senna Published by Riverhead/Penguin Books, USA Highway Thirteen By Fiona McFarlane Published by Allen & Unwin, Australia Stone Yard Devotional By Charlotte Wood Allen & Unwin, Australia There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak Published by Penguin The Story of a Heart By Rachel Clarke Published by Little Brown Book Group Ltd Life Hacks from the Buddha By Tony Fernando Published by HarperCollins NZ Playlist — Song: All Star Artist: Smash Mouth Time played: 8:57 Song: Blue Velvet Artist: Bobby Vinton Time played: 10:37 Song: Eagle Rock Artist: Daddy Cool Time played: 11.45 [Radio New Zealand, Wednesday 25 September 2024, 11:06:10]

Perlina Lau is filling in for Susie Ferguson on this week's show, alongside Mihingarangi Forbes. 7:11 Sami Nader updates Israeli strikes on Lebanon More than 700 people have been killed in Lebanon since Israel started a bombing campaign in the area on Monday. Some half a million people have also been displaced by the bombing which came after hundreds of pagers and walkie talkies used by Hezbollah members exploded. Israel has rejected a French/US 21-day ceasefire. Sami Nader who is the Director of the Levante Institute for Strategic Affairs in Lebanon's capital Beirut, speaks to Mihi about the latest. 7:27 Head trauma and neuro-degenerative disease litigation Research shows there's a link between head trauma and neuro-degenerative diseases. Just this week, Hall of Fame American Football NFL quarterback Brett Favre was the latest high profile player to reveal he had Parkinson's disease. The 54-year-old estimates over his 2-decades career he's had thousands of concussions. In the UK, 700 former rugby union and league players suffering from concussion-related neurological injuries are suing World Rugby, England's Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union. They say these governing bodies have failed in their duty of care to protect them from injuries sustained while playing. Former professional Welsh rugby union player Antony Evans developed Parkinson's aged 42 and talks to Saturday Morning about why he's involved in the British litigation. 7:39 One-stop shop diabetes clinic pilot wraps up A pilot project of a one-stop shop diabetes clinic that has toured 10 Far North marae has wound up this week. In Aotearoa more than 300,000 people live with diabetes - mostly type 2. The estimated rate of the disease nationally is just over 4 percent - but among Maori it is more like 7 percent - creeping even higher in Northland. Sarah Williams is a nurse working with Te Hiku Hauora has been co-ordinating the clinics and talks to Mihi about the project. 7:46 Why Philip Polkinghorne is still in the headlines The nine week trial over the death of Pauline Hanna is over and her husband, retired eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne, was found not guilty of murdering her on Monday. Yet Polkinghorne has been in the news daily this week. RNZ crime reporter Finn Blackwell talks to Mihi about the extensive coverage of the case and the why it continues to be in the headlines. 7:55 Whakaata Māori job losses Whakaata Māori staff are reeling after news of significant job losses amid a restructure. In what Whakataa Maaori is calling its Whakataa Wai realignment, it's understood at least 25 jobs are set to go from the platform. It's yet another hit to the news media business, after multiple closures and restructures across the sector this year. RNZ Maori News journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira explains what the restructure means. 8:12 Dame Hinewehi Mohi on world haka domination Aotearoa is attempting to reclaim the official Guinness World Records® title for the largest haka. France holds the record. We need to top 4,028. Ten thousand participants are being called for the attempt tomorrow at Eden Park. There are still a few tickets left! Event organiser and cultural advisor Dame Hinewehi Mohi talks to Mihi about how it is that the French currently hold the title! 8:30 Nick Long and his long-range superconductor electric rocket thrusters Nick Long has been called the grandfather of superconductors and for good reason. He's the reason why one of the coldest, hottest, and most powerful superconductor electric rocket thrusters ever to be tested in space, is being built in a hi-tech shed at the bottom of Wainuiomata Hill. Long, from the Robinson Research Institute, has spent three decades helping crack the puzzle that makes superconductors usable. The thrusters are scheduled to be launched in February next year and will head to the International Space Station, and one day, maybe Mars. He explains how it's all going to work. 8:50 What's a glimmer? And why you should chase yours... Glimmers are those micro-moments of joy and peace that people experience when they hear their favourite song or see ducklings crossing the road. Everyone's glimmers are different, but there's much more to them then just giving us the warm fuzzies. RNZ journalist Jogai Bhatt shares the neurological benefits of recognising glimmers and basking in them. She's joined by Alex Walker, a mental health researcher at the Victoria University of Wellington. 9:05 The case for being single Social scientist Dr. Bella DePaulo is considered the leading expert on single life. She is the author of Singled Out and How We Live Now, among other titles. Her latest book Single at Heart is a comprehensive, unapologetic case for single life. In a world that favours couples, Bella shares the many benefits of singledom that go unrecognised. She claims the single-at-heart are flourishing because they are single, not in spite of being single. 9:30 WOW supreme winner Grace DuVal It's WOW's 34th season - and this year's competition Dream Awake has 91 finalists from 15 countries. It's a fashion, music, theatre, circus, dance, art show spectacle. Perlina Lau speaks with the Supreme Winner Grace DuVal from the US who won for her garment Curves Ahead. 9:40 Avril Bell - Becoming Tangata Tiriti Sociologist Avril Bell says her new book Becoming Tangata Tiriti is a book of lessons learned. It brings together the voices of twelve non-Māori who have attempted to bring te Tiriti to life in their work and includes stories of missteps, victories, and traversing through the complexities of cross-cultural relationships. Avril Bell hopes Becoming Tangata Tiriti will act as a guide for people starting on their journey towards a Tiriti-based society. 10:05 Caring for carers The mother of a disabled child who spent much of her short life in hospital, is calling for more support for the carers of severely disabled children. And a disability advocate says in the 40 years she has been working with families, she has never seen carers so battered and bruised. Three-and-a-half year old Lauren Malcolm-Swindells died two years ago. Her mother Rachel Malcolm-Swindells says there were times when she was desperate for support and having to fight for help when she was already exhausted, took an enormous toll on her health. In an essay published today, Rachel outlines her journey. Rachel and disability advocate Colleen Brown join Mihi to discuss the support carers need. 10:40 Kath Irvine: Growing potatoes Spuds are one of the easiest crops for home gardeners to manage, so why don't more of us grow them? Kath Irvine is a passionate permaculture expert, who has designed, taught and managed food gardens for more than 20 years. She's also the author of The Edible Backyard, a practical guide to growing organic fruit and vegetables all year round. She gives personalised advice and answers your growing crop questions. 11:05 Playing Favourites with Judy Bailey When beloved broadcaster Judy Bailey signed off her final news bulletin in 2005, she had no idea the next years would be some of the most fulfilling of her life. In her book Evolving Judy shares new science and personal stories that have shaped her own path into older age. She tackles subjects like taking care of your body and mind through organising finances, navigating health scares, grieving loved ones and enjoying the finer things. Judy is appearing at The Escape Festival in Tauranga next month, on 18 October. Books on today's show — Single At Heart By Bella DePaulo Published by Profile Books Ltd Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Māori, Honouring the Treaty By Avril Bell Published by Auckland University Press Evolving By Judy Bailey Published by HarperCollins Music played in this show — Song: Dig Deep Artist: KITA Time Played: 9.25 Song: Dive Artist: Olivia Dean Time played:10:35 Judy Bailey's picks for Playing Favourites: Song: If you see her say hello Artist: Bob Dylan Time played: 9:55 Song: Maggie May Artist: Rod Stewart Time played: 11:15 Song: Pearl Fishers Duet (Au Fond du Temple Saint ) From Bizet's The Pearl Fishers Artist: Rhydian Roberts Time played: 11:20 Song: Into the Mystic Artist: Van Morrison Time played: 11:25 Song: Powderfinger Artist: Neil Young and Crazy Horse remastered Time played: 11:30 Song: Singing in my soul Artist: Age Pryor and Tessa Rain, Fly My Pretties, Live at the Bats Time played: 11:40 Song: Faster Artist: Reb Fountain Time played: 11.50 [Radio New Zealand, Wednesday 30 October 2024, 07:44:03]

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand. Country Life takes you down country roads to meet ordinary people achieving their dreams. We live in a beautiful country and we'd love to show it. Each week on Country Life, you can meet the people who do the hard work bringing New Zealand's primary produce to the world And you can share the passion of small town communities doing things they love Our team does what radio does best - using natural sound to bring stories alive. And we have eye-catching web stories with video and great photos of the stories of the people we meet. You can find us on social media, the web, podcasts and, of course, radio. Our producers are in the field getting the nitty gritty rural stories. Country Life gets around the country. Our producers visit around 90 places a year. We have been focusing recently on the future of farming and sustainability in the world of agriculture. More people listen to Country Life than any other radio programme in its timeslot across NZ. Each week more than 150,000 people tune in. Country Life has been out and about with rural New Zealand for 25 years now and is still going strong. A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris. Kim Hill hosts Saturday Morning for the final time.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris. Susie Ferguson hosts Saturday Morning.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Melanie Phipps and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.

A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more. Produced by Mark Amery and Mary-Lou Harris.