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RNZ Summer section

Get it while it’s hot!
The best of 2020 and everything you need to have a great summer

Lifestyle

Food

Recipes for Christmas and beyond plus new food writing

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Bodies & Health

Looking after yourself and others
Money & Finance

Stretching your dollar at home and on holiday, get on top of your finances

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Travel

Roads less travelled, places less visited, and making the most of your break

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Music

Live recordings, music mixes, and features to enjoy — wherever you are

Kids & families

Stories, music and audio books for the whole family, plus great parenting advice

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Picking favourites

All our favourites from the last year — podcasts, interviews, audio books, documentaries and more

“Unprecedented”

Look back on a year like no other and look forward to what 2021 might bring

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Summer selections

Great books, TV, film, music and games to enjoy yourself — or wrap up for someone special

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SUMMER ON THE WIRELESS

Many of our regular radio shows and presenters are taking a well earned break. Instead, you can enjoy the sunlit sounds of Summer Times, Matinee Idle and The Weekend as well as a tonne of great music and highlights from the year.

We will resume normal programming on Monday 25 January.

Find out more about our summer programming on rnz.co.nz/radio