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Two-woman comedy show brings joy to cyclone-impacted areas
1:25 PM.'The Bitches Box' are two women embodying the essence of man's best friend in a travelling show. This multi-dog character comedy also musters support for rural communities and farmers. Read more Audio
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Support growing to grant ecosystems 'personhood'
1:15 PM.Biodiversity is declining at unprecedented rates, and so the hunt for new strategies to combat the impacts rages on. One idea that continues to gain traction is to grant legal rights to nature. Read more Audio
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Turning the tide – what it takes to take out rats
5:00 AM.Kate Evans visits a passionate team as they carpet a remote volcanic island in Tonga with poisoned bait, hoping to eradicate rats. What does it take to complete this kind of project, what are the… Read more Audio
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How to help free your kids from screen addiction
3:10 PM.After her oldest son Adam became addicted to gaming as a teen, American nurse Melanie Hempe didn't want the same for her three other kids. Now she helps other parents redirect their children back to… Read more Audio
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Bookmarks with Chelsea Jade
2:30 PM.It's all on for pop star and self described art school drop-out Chelsea Jade. Based in the U.S. she finished up touring with Yumi Zouma late last year. She's with us to share some of her favourite… Read more Audio
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Easy Eats: Loaded larb eggplants on brown rice
2:20 PM.This Sam Parish has a vege-loaded extraordinary dish, but it's still simple and easy to put together for a midweek meal. This week's version uses chicken mince but Sam says pork works just as well. Read more Audio
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Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
2:12 PM.Today Ximena talks to Jesse about Sherlock and Co a weekly drama series that brings Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales to life in a modern London setting. She also gives her take on the podcast Helen… Read more Audio
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Two women making political history in Australia
1:51 PM.Childhood friends Lucy Bradlow & Bronwen Bock this week announced they are running - as one candidate - for MP of the Melbourne electoral division Higgins. Jesse speaks to Lucy and Bronwen. Read more Audio
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Ana Scotney on her solo show
1:35 PM.'Scattergun: After the Death of Ruaumoko' is Ana Scotney's solo show, currently mid-run. It's won awards and rave reviews on both sides of the Tasman. Ana speaks to Jesse. Read more Audio
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The Beths finalists for three awards at the upcoming AMAs
1:15 PM.This year at the AMA's The Beths are up for three awards, the news coming in just after they performed at Coachella. Liz Stokes talks to Jesse about the amazing year they're having so far. Read more Audio
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Ben Thomas on ministers stripped of portfolios
1:10 PM.In a surprise move this morning Prime Minister Christoper Luxon has stripped two ministers of their portfolios. Political commentator and former National Party press secretary Ben Thomas speaks to… Read more Audio
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Addressing climate change needs more effort
3:10 PM.Being less bad is not good enough. It's not going to get us closer to putting the brakes on climate change. Håkan Nordqvist is the former Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Ikea who believes… Read more Audio
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Music feature: Dallas Tamaira on Bill Withers
2:30 PM.It's 1971, turn on the radio and you might catch Ain't No Sunshine by the venerable Bill Withers. Known for his iconic vocals, the Grammy winning artist wrote some of the most covered songs to come… Read more Audio
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Update on Oz with Brad Foster
2:20 PM.Brad Foster reports on general concerns over safety among many Sydneysiders following the two knife attacks in the past week, and the divided opinion on a comedian asking a mother and daughter to… Read more Audio
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Book Critic: Claire Mabey
2:10 PM.Today Claire talks to Jesse about The Unsettled by Richard Shaw, Otherhood, a forthcoming anthology and Ash by Louise Wallace. Read more Audio
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Tech Tuesday with Dan Watson
1:45 PM.Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services Dan Watson talks to Jesse about quishing scams targeting millennials and the case of a man recently who lost 30 years of family tree research… Read more Audio
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From sour dough to a scholarship, Brit MacDonald's story
1:35 PM.Like many Invercargill woman Brit MacDonald tried her hand at sour dough making during COVID lockdowns. What sets her apart is that has turned into her owning her own bakery as well as receiving a… Read more Audio
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How AI is affecting research, Dr Ally Gibson's experience
1:25 PM.In 2021 Dr Ally Gibson launched a research project which required participants to submit short stories in response to a prompt about dating.To find out more about how AI ruined her research Dr Ally… Read more Audio
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Bangers to Bluff fundraiser for MS raises $100,000
1:15 PM.The annual Bangers to Bluff rally concluded this week raising around $100k for the Multiple Sclerosis society. One of this years drivers Rosemary Hedge talks to Jesse about the 2024 event. Read more Audio
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An antidote to misinformation and conspiracy theories
3:08 PM.Growing up Robin Reames saw first hand at the dinner table, why conspiracy theories flourish and how misinformation spreads. Now a professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Reames believes the… Read more Audio
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Expert Feature: Horology
2:32 PM.Tick tock - today's expert is all about time. Blair Shallard is an horologist and owner of Time Central in Rotorua. He's our expert today talking about all things time pieces. Read more Audio
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Made in NZ: Vertical berry farming
2:21 PM.Traditionally the strawberry growing season winds up around now. The locally grown varieties disappear. That is except for "counter seasonal" grower 26 Seasons. Chief executive Grant Leach speaks to… Read more Audio
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Television Critic: Linda Burgess
2:09 PM.Today Linda talks to Jesse about The Lost Boys of Dilworth and gives her views on Mr Bates and the Post Office. Audio
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Talented comedy acts lining up for NZ Comedy Fest
1:35 PM.The NZ comedy fest season is fast approaching meaning a host of funny people are set to hit our stages here in Aotearoa. Among the talent this year is He Huang - she grew up in China but now calls… Read more Audio
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Farm stays an extra money earner for rural properties
1:26 PM.Last week the Global Agritourism Network and AgritourismNZ ran a webinar which included people from 50 countries. One of the presenters was Amber Tyrrell, who owns and operates Valley Views Glamping… Read more Audio