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More than mere memoir
Renée is a hugely influential force in New Zealand theatre, feminism and social justice. In this, her 90th year she records some selections from her patchwork memoir.
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Billy Bird lands in the Listen Anytime Library
29 Nov 2018"Emma Neale's Billy Bird is a magnificent book. It’s sad, and happy, and funny, and brutal ... there were so many times when I thought ‘Exactly!’ and ‘How can I explain what this writing does to you?’ ... Writing this wonderful is unusual and rare, though it sometimes happens when poets turn to prose." - Sarah Foster
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A stunning tale of a boy and a whale
1 Oct 2018Will Jackson is hiding out, a city boy reluctantly staying with his uncle in small town New Zealand. He finds young abandoned orca and his life is further thrown into chaos, when he rallies to help protect it against hostile, threatening interests.
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My Father's Island - the life of a brilliant, driven and sometimes cruel father
2 Jul 2018Adam Dudding's personal and moving account is a stunning start to the renaissance of the popular book readings online and on Nine to Noon.
Series & Collections
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Go Ahead Caller
It's Ken Oath, the voice of reason - cutting the crap with a heart of gold
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Short Stories
Single short stories and multi-episode stories from freelance writers and published collections.
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Short-Episode Drama Series
Dramatic plays in short-episode form.
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Comedy and Satire
Current and past funny stuff - short series.
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The Listen Anytime Library
Adapted novels, biographies, travelogues and more.
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The Reading
New Zealand novels, short stories and short dramas adapted by RNZ. Broadcast every weekday around 10:45am on Nine to Noon.
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Children's Treasure Chest
Audio and video stories for free!
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Major Plays
Full-length audio plays - drama and comedy
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Not For Children
Young Adult books and stories – parental guidance advised.
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New Shorts
Short plays by emerging writers and writers new to audio drama.
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Encore - the Story of New Zealand theatre
The past, present and future of theatre in Aotearoa.
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Shakespeare & Co
Monologues, scenes, sonnets and stuff from Shakespeare and other classic writers
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Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's?
16 Feb 2019For a few years back in the 1980s and 90s, McDonald's sold pizza at some of its restaurants. Then it stopped doing so. These simple facts have propelled Brian Thompson into an investigation spanning… Audio
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Nathan Joe - A new play for Auckland Fringe: I am Rachel Chu
16 Feb 2019Nathan Joe is a NZ Broadcasting School graduate who has become an award-winning playwright and a theatre critic. He's staged Hippolytus Veiled and Like Sex at Auckland's Basement Theatre (winners of… Audio
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Theresa May and mouldy jam
15 Feb 2019The week that was with comedians James Elliot and Gemma Gracewood. Hands up, who scrapes mould off jam?. British Prime Minister Theresa May admits she does, rather than let fruit preserves go to… Audio
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Movement of the Human
10 Feb 2019Multimedia arts installation? Dance show? Party? Gig? The work of live performance group Movement of the Human is all these things. Led by the trio of choreographer and director Malia Johnston… Video, Audio, Gallery
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Self help Sixties style: The Complete Woman
9 Feb 2019'The Complete Woman' is a 6-part series sending up domestic life back in 1960s America. Drawing her inspiration from old self-help guides, Amanda Lund creates domestic guru Marabel May. And you don't… Audio
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Naming a cockroach after your ex
8 Feb 2019The week that was with comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell with a novel Valentine's Day idea. The El Paso Zoo in Texas is running a promotion, where for a donation, you can name a cockroach after… Audio
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Money for media mockery
3 Feb 2019In a potentially career-stalling move, satirist Robbie Nicol - aka White Man Behind a Desk - is biting the hand that feeds. He’s crowdfunded for a video to mock major media companies and how public… Video, Audio
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Donna Brookbanks reviews Sarah Millican
1 Feb 2019Donna Brookbanks went to see UK comedian, Sarah Millican perform in Auckland last night, and she loved the show. Audio
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The week that was
1 Feb 2019It's the Friday funnies with James Elliott and Irene Pink, including the BBC's clarification that Theresa May will not be flying to Brussels in a spitfire. Audio
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Sherilee Kahui reviews Rants in the Dark at Circa
30 Jan 2019sherilee Kahui has been to see Rants in the Dark at Circa, an adaptation of the book by Emily Writes. Audio
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Moose statue stoush & naked visibility
25 Jan 2019The week that was, Te Radar and Pinky Agnew with tales of the sublime and the ridiculous, including the international moose statue stoush, where Canada and Norway battle it out for the tallest, and… Audio
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John Moe: The Hilarious World of Depression
18 Jan 2019John Moe's a comedian and writer who's had enormous success with his podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression. It's had over nine million downloads. The series is a mix of moving and funny… Audio
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Kiwi Rules with Kevin Ireland
16 Jan 2019Today's Kiwi Rules guest Kevin Ireland is a poet, short story writer, novelist and librettist - someone who writes texts for musicals. He has had an incredibly successful career and among the many… Audio
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Bonus Episode
4 Jan 2019Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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The Suplex of Safety
2 Jan 2019Comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro join James Nokise to talk about getting gigs, staying balanced and dealing with bullying. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Bonus Episode
28 Dec 2018Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Chicken with the Stars
26 Dec 2018Newsreader and journalist Samantha Hayes joins James Nokise to talk about vegetarianism, Dancing with the Stars and dealing with post-show blues. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Free Theatre may have found a home in time for Christmas
21 Dec 2018Free Theatre Christchurch has been battling to survive at a time when many of the city's smallest theatre companies are struggling to find venues to perform in and are often at the mercy of… Video, Audio
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Bonus Episode
21 Dec 2018Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
