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Motorway Fernbird, Ostapchuk and Joe Bennett

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SATURDAY August 18

Northwestern Motorway   Fernbird

11:30:- Environews. In the middle of an Auckland suburban sprawl and right beside a busy motorway there lives a rare NZ bird. Hear the heartening story of the Fernbirds of Te Atatu with Fernbird coot, Michael Coote.

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This book is a fantastic introduction to, and pictorial record of New Zealand's natural world, a perfect and accessible memento for anyone who has been touched by this country's extraordinary ecology.

WIN A COPY! Just e-mail Graeme from the form at top left and say Natural NZ please, and leave your postal address. We’ll draw a winner just before stumps on Sunday.

To find out more or to order a copy of this book just click here.

Colin Espiner Bull Dust

Australian correspondent Colin Espiner has abandoned his desk and is going Walkabout. Hear his latest instalment live and follow his big red road trip here.

NZ International Film Festival

International Film Festival Audio Guide with James Croot. Scroll down to see the trailers. Click here to view the schedule.

SUNDAY August 19

Nadzeya Ostapchuk

10:30:- Nadzeya Ostapchuk failed a drug test for an old school steroid. Sports medicine expert Dr John Mayhew on why this is a little strange, and would it have any effect on how she performed and how she looks?

There has been a feeding frenzy of hatred towards Ostapchuk this week with many, in fact most attacks simply implying that she looks a bit like a man. She’s not the only one by any means but is that a crime in itself? Intersex person Mani Mitchell reflects on the vitriol that has spilled out this week and how it affects intersex people.

John Mayhew   Mani Mitchell

11:15:-One of our finest grumpy old men, Joe Bennett exposes crapola in the world in How Bullshit Works. It’s a brilliant read. I laughed out loud lots. LOLL.

WIN A COPY of Joe’s new book Double Happiness. How Bullshit Works. Just e-mail Graeme from the form at top left and say Double Happiness please and leave your postal address. We’ll draw 2 winners just before 2pm.

Joe Bennett   Double Happiness

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SATURDAY REGULARS

Vicky Hyde

Science is OK! With Skeptics Society Chair Entity and advocate for the public understanding of Science, Vicky Hyde.



Grant Christie

A look at astronomy with Grant Christie.

Take a look at this week's Astronomy Picture of the Week here:


Eric Thompson

The Oily Rag. Everything motoring, from classic cars to the origin of the seat-belt and how many orange cones there are in New Zealand. With vehicle enthusiast Eric Thompson.

James Croot

At the Movies with Cinema critic, movie brainiac and Saturday footballer... James Croot. See this week’s trailers below:


Max Cryer

Words with Max Cryer. Max looks at interesting words in the media, and answers listeners’ questions about the English language; Ask Max a question. mail to PO Box 8880 Symonds Street, Auckland or click the picture of Graeme at the top to email him.

Grant Smithies

New music and classic albums with Grant Smithies.

SUNDAY REGULARS

Mike Hogan

Travel Show with boutique travel guru Mike Hogan.

Mike Hogan To ask Mike anything travel-wise phone 021 951531, or e-mail mike@hoganreps.co.nz.

John Dybvig

American loudmouth, sports legend and social critic John Dybvig reports on all things to do with American current affairs and culture.



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The greatest game show ever devised for radio! Truth Or Consequences. Answer the statements True or False. You win, you get the prize, you lose, the prize-pack gets bigger next week.
Momma Cass of the Mommas and the Pappas choked to death on a ham sandwich. FALSE!