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9:43 AM.North Canterbury sheep scanner Ben O'Carroll recently ran 13-hours from Cheviot to Christchurch and in the process raised more than $25,000 for men's mental health. He talks to Jesse. Read more Audio

9:34 AM.We're heading to Fitzroy beach in New Plymouth where Todd Velvin is the President of Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving Club and joins Jesse to update us on the weather and surf conditions. Read more Audio

9:21 AM.It's peak season for boat ramps across the country, but one small town is particularly congested this year. Mike Green has been visiting Picton for 45 years and is a frequent user of the Picton… Read more Audio

11:51 AM.While most of you listening right now will be at the beach, camp ground or on a road trip to your next holiday destination... Many New Zealanders are still at work, doing the hard yards to keep us all… Read more Audio

11:39 AM.Rugby league player Krystal Rota has represented and captained the Kiwi Ferns and was a part of the women's Warriors squad from 2018-2019. Krystal has recently been signed by the Newcastle Knights to… Read more Audio

11:35 AM.Jesse Mulligan was speaking to a Whangamatā lifeguard this morning when a listener named Craig texted in to see if he'd left his wallet at the surf club last night. This afternoon, we rang Craig for… Read more Audio

11:07 AM.Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson is a third generation farmer from Huntly who has served on the council since 2001 and has been Mayor since 2010. Today we're going to dig a bit deeper, and hear… Read more Audio

10:17 AM.Frank Watkinson is a British retiree who went viral for his heartfelt acoustic covers of popular songs - like Slipknot's Snuff and Mazzy Star's Fade Into You. Frank chats to Jesse from his home in… Read more Video, Audio

10:06 AM.The gender pay gap, unpaid labour and a lack of financial confidence are the three main reasons women end up with less in their KiwiSaver funds, says Sarah Whitelock from the financial group Mercer. Read more Audio

9:51 AM.Our Australian Correspondent Brad Foster updates us on the spread of Omicron, how testing centres are coping with the demand and the impact the surge of cases has had on the hospitality sector. Read more Audio

9:38 AM.Jesse checks in with Matt Millward, the Head life guard at the Whanagamata Surf Life Saving Club. Read more Audio

9:25 AM.After nearly 34 years of running the orchard, the owners of Alexandra's Orchard Garden are putting it up for sale. Co-owner Dale Butcher joins Jesse to explain the decision. Read more Audio

9:12 AM.We check in with Sheree Webster form Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park to hear just how busy they've been and the conditions of the famous warm water. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Emile is joined in studio by Auckland singer songwriter Raylee Bradfield. Raylee will be familiar to folk and indie gig goers in Auckland and she has two albums out, most recently 'Where Wildflowers… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Mary Holm is a financial journalist and is a regular on RNZ's Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan. Today though she's talking books, music and films instead of dollars and cents. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Dan Slevin is in to discuss his film picks of the week in cinemas and streaming in our homes. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Controversial Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss has decided to step down. In the interim Sir Wira Gardiner will be taking over the organisation. RNZ Maori News Director Mani Dunlop joins… Read more Audio

10:05 AM.It's been a big summer for international cricket, despite the restrictions of the pandemic. Just this week the Indian test side defeated Australia in a huge upset, especially after being bowled out… Read more Audio

9:40 AM.The 25th season of Shakespeare in the Park by Shoreside Theatre will feature the tragedy Hamlet, and comedy Much Ado About Nothing. They'll be playing on alternate nights at the Outdoor Amphitheatre… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Yesterday Joe Biden was sworn in as the president of the United States. A traditional part of the procedure in the inaugural address. Biden spoke for roughly twenty minutes and had a very clear thrust… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Doctors are promising to do more to recognise the needs of indigenous children in New Zealand and Australia. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians says it is taking landmark action - by… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.A new confirmed case of Myrtle Rust in the Waitakere Ranges has alarmed Auckland Council conservationists. The fungal disease which can ruin forest environments was discovered by a member of the… Read more Audio