It's the whole show in one go! Today The Country is accompanied by the music of 1997 - it's 20 years since Princess Diana died.
Today's guests include:
Bill English: The PM ponders tonight's first leaders' debate, an election lolly scramble, life as a house husband and the funeral ofSir Colin Meads.
Will Foley: The Hawke's Bay President of Federated Farmers comments on the demise of the Ruataniwha Dam project under the watch of the Hawkes Bay Regional Council.
Andy Thompson: Is a former Hokitika cow cocky who comments on good times for West Coast dairy farmers and where he was when he heard of the tragic death of Princess Diana.
James Shaw: The Green Party leader comments on the tonight's political poll, the leaders' debate and the future direction he'd like to see irrigation take.
Chris Russell: Our Australian correspondent updates action from across the ditch where prawns on the 'barbie' are definitely on the menu.
Listen to The Country in the Soundcloud embed below:
