Fiona Rae

Fiona Rae is a former teacher, radio DJ and Listener employee. She lives in Auckland with her partner, two sons and diabetic cat.

Music
Nov 8, 2020

Internet killed the music video star: The legacy of Ready to Roll

In this piece, first published by Audioculture, Fiona Rae looks at the impact the show had on New Zealand and our appreciation of our homegrown music.

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Breast Cancer Foundation
Jul 25, 2020

Talia Cooper was diagnosed with breast cancer at 30. Here's why she feels lucky

Young, healthy and six months' pregnant, she discovered a lump on her breast.

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Television
Jun 14, 2020

So long to Ashley TV: How a nation got hooked on the daily Covid show

Normal service has resumed, and life seems a little bit empty without that 1pm ritual.

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