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Fiona Rae

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

At its peak, it was a phenomenon. How did Ready to Roll change New Zealand and our appreciation of our own music?

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.

By Fiona Rae | 8th November, 2020

Talia Cooper was six months’ pregnant when she discovered a lump on her breast (Photo: Supplied)

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.

By Fiona Rae | 25th July, 2020

Watching Ashley Bloomfield update us on the numbers became a nationwide ritual (Photo: Getty Images)

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.

By Fiona Rae | 14th June, 2020