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Explained: Community Work, what it is and who gets it
Philip Polkinghorne is to undertake 150 hours community service for drug possession - Katie Kenny tells us what that sentence entails. Audio
Combining Irish dancing and Magic
A combination of Irish dancing and magic is heading your way - it's called Celtic Illusion, entertainer Anthony Street talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
Wildlings: Gina Chick and Anika Moa barefoot and open-hearted
Australian Gina Chick is a self-proclaimed wild woman. She and Anika Moa talk about communing with nature, connecting with yourself and living with discomfort. Video, Audio
Podcast Critic: 'A Curling Scandal' and 'The Banksy Story'
Afternoons podcast critic Nick Robinson joins Jesse to review two podcasts. The first tells the story of the broom that very nearly destroyed curling, while the second details the rise of one of the… Audio
A month with a dumbphone
Photographer and journalist Vivien Beduya wanted to cut back on her screen time and found the solution in "dumbing down" her phone. Audio
Early taste of summer as temps rise across the country
Aotearoa is getting a taste test of a summer to come as hot air from across the ditch heads our way. Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Kamala Harris calls Trump to concede election
Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump to concede the Presidential election. Corin Dann is at Howard University and has caught up with some glum Democrats. Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dunedin sports fan's lifelong dream set to become a reality
Otago sports fanatic Stephen Gibson, also known to many as Stephen from Dunedin, has always dreamed of sitting in the crowd at an NBA basketball game. A fundraiser has made it a reality. Audio
Clocking nearly 12 hours, 88yo Kiwi finishes New York marathon
It defeated him in 2023 but octogenarian Garth Barfoot was determined to finish this year's New York marathon. Audio
Privacy experts 'shocked' IRD had no idea it breached privacy
Privacy experts are shocked and astounded Inland Revenue had no idea it had breached the privacy of more than a quarter of a million taxpayers. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Prostate cancer roadshow hits the tarmac
A survey of men who have had prostate cancer treatment shows 93 percent experience erectile dysfunction, with many saying they felt robbed of their confidence and their mental health took a hit. Audio
The story of the sari
A new exhibition at Tuhura Otago Museum showcases the sari's historical significance and its evolution. Audio
Waikato graphic novels getting posthumous release
Musician, artist, academic and radio personality Dean Ballinger was known as one of Kirikiriroa Hamilton's foremost creatives. Audio
Sitting around watching cat videos? Don't feel bad, it's research
A new study is calling for participants to watch and respond to cat videos.
Racing commentator with top Melbourne Cup tips
Flemington Racetrack will be the place on Tuesday afternoon for "the race that stops two nations". Racing commentator Aidan Rodley spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Auckland's maunga off-limits during Guy Fawkes
This is the sixth year the Tupuna Maunga Authority has closed the mountains during the fireworks season, despite this, the authority says suspicious fires and dangerous behaviour with fireworks have… Audio
Buy Once, Buy Well
Too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don't worry you're not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make some extra money? Katy Gosset looks at how to… Audio
Time scrolling exceeds time eating, exercising, new study shows
A Canterbury University study surveyed almost 400 social media users about their use of Facebook and Instagram and found many participants showed signs of addiction. Audio
More time spent on social media than eating and exercising - study
We spend more time scrolling on social media than we do eating and exercising a day according to a new study. A Canterbury university study surveyed almost 400 social media users aged 18 to 44 years… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 November 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Audio
