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Kiwi company leads the charge in home energy technology
1:15 PM.For 13 years, Christchurch company ArcActive has been developing a battery system for affordable home energy storage. Next month, the company is building its first factory and taking its lead-acid… Read more Audio
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How class, not politics is dividing America
3:10 PM.Politics isn't what's dividing America, class is. This is the conclusion of Batya Ungar-Sargon, the deputy editor of Newsweek. Jesse speaks to her about her new book and travels across the U.S. Read more Audio
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Music feature: When The Cat's Away
2:20 PM.Today we are celebrating the music of New Zealand's beloved supergroup, When The Cat's Away. Formed in 1986, the group is on tour for the first time in three decades, performing all the favourites. Read more Audio
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Book Critic: Anna Rankin
2:10 PM.Today Anna talks to Jesse about The Prism and teh the Rose and the Late Poems by Schaeffer Lemalu. She also mentions a book she's just started reading, The Financial Colonisation of Aotearoa. Audio
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Tech Tuesday
1:45 PM.Today Tim Warren talks to Jesse about automation at home, both the pros and the cons. Audio
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Bringing men's mental health issues to the fore
1:35 PM.Mental health continues to be a major issue for our society, and our male suicide statistics are still among the worst in the developed world. Manager of Men's Muster and men's health Samantha McBride… Read more Audio
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The positive power of the internet, helping a poorly pet
1:25 PM.In February Debs Sim's new puppy - a Cavoodle named Ivy - started getting sick. Now the internet has assembled to help bring some joy to the pup her and the owner. Read more Audio
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Continuing preservation of NZ's military history in tough times
1:15 PM.Many New Zealanders are feeling the squeeze as we face a recession, and of course this trickles down and impacts the work of charity organisations. One of those is the New Zealand Remembrance Army. Read more Audio
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First song: Molly Payton
1:10 PM.Today Molly Payton's released a new single, Accelerate. We have a chat to her about the track ahead of her big move to the UK. Read more Audio
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The passion behind puzzling, Anna Shechtman's story
3:10 PM.Anna Shechtman is a 14 letter word for someone who loves creating or solving crossword puzzles. As a passionate cruciverbalist, she published her first puzzle in the New York Times at just 19. She… Read more Audio
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Expert Feature: Orthopedics
2:30 PM.If you've ever experienced chronic joint pain, an impact injury, or just woken up with a crooked neck, then today's expert feature can be helpful. With an aging population, as well as an increase in… Read more Audio
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What's Happening in Oz with Brad Foster
2:23 PM.Brad Foster provides an update on Saturday's Bondi tragedy including the shock the country is feeling. He also highlights the individual acts of bravery, especially from the NSW Police Inspector, Amy… Read more Audio
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Television Critic: Dom Corry
2:10 PM.Today Dom talks to Jesse about Sugar on Apple TV +, Fallout, new on Prime Video and Mr Bates Vs. Post Office on TVNZ +. Read more Audio
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Increasing popularity of vintage clothing - an explainer
1:40 PM.They say style never goes out of fashion. That certainly seems to be the case with vintage clothes, with a growing demand for them here and around the world. So what's behind the vintage clothing… Read more Audio
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Otago researchers involved in solving a rare genetic condition
1:25 PM.Academics from around the globe have joined forces under the lead of Otago University to get to the bottom of a rare genetic condition. It's called Glutamine Synthetase Stabilization Disorder, and it… Read more Audio
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How a nine day fortnight suits a Waikato company
1:15 PM.Even if you love your job there are still some Mondays when you really don't want to drag yourself into work. For the last 12 months Cambridge company Te Miro water have been trialing a nine day… Read more Audio
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DIY with Stan Scott
3:35 PM.This week builder Stan Scott is back to help with any tips and advice for projects you have on the go at home needing a bit of DIY know how. You can text your questions to us on 2101 or email… Read more Audio
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Critter of the Week
3:35 PM.This week's critter is found on sandy beaches throughout Aotearoa. The mowhiti, or New Zealand sandhopper, is a sand-burrowing, beach-loving amphipod with impressive jumping abilities. Read more Audio
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Chicken Breasts with Bacon & Shallots
3:11 PM.Today Julie Biuso has a recipe that is a great seasonal meal. It starts off in the pan but gets finished in the oven. Julie shares how to maker her recipe of chicken breasts with bacon and shallots. Read more Audio
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NZ Live: Fraser Ross
2:20 PM.Christchurch indie-folk musician Fraser Ross joins the show with his band to perform some songs from his recently released album Thunderhead. Read more Audio
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Film Review with Sam Hollis
2:10 PM.Today Sam reviews Late Night with the Devil, out in cinemas now and 'STEVE' on Apple TV+, a two part documentary on Steve Martin. Audio
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Freaky Friday
1:51 PM.Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. If you have a spooky tale to share, email afternoons@rnz.co.nz with the details! Read more Audio
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Should the capital move to Palmerston North?
1:35 PM.Windmills, the Rugby Museum, and free parking on Sundays are just some of the virtues of Palmerston North.
So could Palmy be the perfect place to relocate Parliament to? Mayor Grant Smith speaks to… Read more Audio
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International Day of Human Spaceflight
1:28 PM.A day of celebration today for space lovers around the world. It's a time to celebrate what has become known as Yuri's Flight, the first time in history that a human went into space. Read more Audio
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Hugging your way into feeling better and fighting depression
1:15 PM.A hug can boost your health, even if you're hugging a robot. That's according to Dutch and German researchers. Jacqui Maguire is a clinical psychologist and a big fan of hugging. She talks to Jesse. Read more Audio