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Roots that run deep - capris from the Cuccurullos

This week, from RNZ's Country Life, Gianina Schwaneke takes us from Italy to Wellington's south coast. Growing and eating great food is central to the Cuccurullo family who've been cultivating tomatoes from seeds first sourced in Capri in the 1960's. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/voices?share=7da4f7a7-5f07-43eb-8e77-748510803473]

Shehan Karunatilaka - a full circle back to New Zealand

Booker Prize winner of 2022, Shehan Karunatilaka is in conversation with Kadambari Raghukumar about his plans after returning to New Zealand. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/voices?share=f30f016d-55de-4a90-989d-464c97ece09c]

Starting from ground up

Rajni Kumar landed in New Zealand from small-town Punjab about 20 years ago with zero English and no idea what she would end up doing for work. Over the years since, she's grown her thriving seedling business from ground up – NZ Veggies, successfully navigating the landscape and language all at once. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/voices?share=53a42314-3ec4-4cb0-a5d5-d4a8b6be675e]

"Sovereignty at stake" - Iran war

The bombings on Iran come after weeks of negotiations between Iran and US. Iranians living in New Zealand talk to Kadambari Raghukumar about their views on the war that's killed over 1000 people so far. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/voices?share=30d1f510-73fe-4e57-88e6-697d693afa33]

Ballet's comeback queen - Mayu Tanigaito

Born in Japan, Mayu Tangaito traveled across the globe to join the Royal New Zealand Ballet 2012. She’s since become one of the most recognizable faces of New Zealand ballet. In this episode she talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about making a come back after injuries and becoming a mother. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/voices?share=d7cba7e8-3efe-4559-921f-c335d1c10fdb]