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Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Back to Basics - Ch!nonso

    Back to Basics delves into the foundational music artists grew up with, before moving to New Zealand. In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar is in conversation with Auckland-based, Nigeria-born singer Ch!nonso. From Ijebu Pleasure club to releasing music under his own name, Ch!nonso is now an unmistakable voice in Auckland’s music scene with a style that bridges his worlds. And they're worlds as far removed from each other like church choirs and university boy bands in Nigeria to being a 2025 APRA Silver Scroll finalist here in New Zealand with artist Mazbou-Q's 'Torque'. So, when we go back to basics what were the foundational sounds for Ch!nonso? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    21 min

  2. 14/12/2025

    2025 Wrapped

    To wrap up the year, some of the conversations on the podcast that took us from Trinidad to Spain and Germany to Zimbabwe - some of our fave Here Now's episodes from across the year. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    17 min

  3. 07/12/2025

    Ankur Bassi - "A good person makes a good player"

    Growing up, Ankur Bassi was certain he would one day play cricket for India, and he worked hard every day to get there. But a freak injury meant it would never happen. So, Ankur found a new dream - as a coach - and a new home, too, at Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club in Wellington, New Zealand. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    12 min

  4. 30/11/2025

    "A hundred years cures everything" - a tale of Dalmatians in Auckland

    The Dalmatian community in Auckland has embedded itself in Westie Culture, but it wasn’t always so. The Dallies as they call themselves have faced considerable discrimination, bias and resistance - Phil Vine with this episode. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  5. 23/11/2025

    The Afghanistan Aotearoa Marathon

    A marathon in its second year brings Kiwis and Afghans together - former refugees, community members, and allies—who are crossing the finish line not just for themselves, but to keep a vital movement alive, celebrating Afghan culture one stride at a time. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    11 min

  6. 16/11/2025

    To each, their own outlet

    Self-published children’s author and a keen student of the local Salsa Club, Argentina-born Adriana Litchfield joins Justine Murray to talk about her culture and creative outlets in a new community. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min

  7. 09/11/2025

    Darfuri diaspora - grief and hope from afar

    Today, in Darfur, we are seeing history tragically repeat itself as the RSF carries out atrocities across the region. From afar in NZ, families who once escaped the violence of 2003, share a sense of grief and hope over the current conflict in Sudan. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    10 min

  8. 02/11/2025

    Changing careers, continents and cheese for Nelson.

    A Nelson makes cheese the way their family would - in Italy. Flavia and Flavio Spena made a career shift along to bring Italian tradition to the region and have successfully turned their artisan cheese brand into a local hit. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min
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About

Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here.

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  • Channel
    RNZ Originals
  • Creator
    RNZ
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    254
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Show Website
    Here Now

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