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Caitlin Cherry reviews Bondi Badlands and also discusses British Scandal, which takes us back to some of the biggest scandals in modern British history. Audio

RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his weekly quiz. Audio

Chef and owner Tejas Nikam joins Jesse to explain the concept behind his Wall Street-themed restaurant in Hamilton. Audio

Ruby Smythe, who is the granddaughter of the late conservationist Sir Rob Fenwick, speaks to Jesse about her own conservation work. Audio

Dr James McKeage has received funding to help him with his work developing a needle-free jet injection.  Audio

Housing analysts say there's been big fall away in first home buyers.

Agents are reporting fewer people showing up to open homes and auctions.

And investors are still backing off, too.

Max Towle… Audio

Auckland's mayor wants the council to adopt a $1 billion climate change package - largely paid for by a targeted levy. 

It comes as the council received a report saying it was not on track to halve… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

'Stronger Together' is the title of the choir's next concert and also the reason they have not one, but three Musical Directors. Audio

The Black Caps coach Gary Stead has defended the performance of New Zealand's spinners, in the side's hard fought draw against India in Kanpur. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

In Australia, Sydney and the Central Coast are on edge, waiting to discover just how far and wide the Omicron Covid variant has spread.

Exposure sites are increasing, after at least five positive… Audio

Te Tai Tokerau Border Control founder Hone Harawira is welcoming the high-powered call for unvaccinated people to be blocked from entering the north this summer.

The Northern Region DHBs and Te Kahu… Audio

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $37.5 million reactivation package for Auckland - it includes vouchers, discounts, and food parcels.

She says it's to bring people back to businesses… Audio

Auckland's mayor wants to charge households a climate levy, and a $37 million package has been announced by the Government with the aim of rebooting Auckland throughout the summer. Audio

Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about infections in immunocompromised people, and a new study which shows why it's a good reminder to be cautious and keep using masks, even… Audio

Author George Lockyer embarked on a mission around the country to find some of the more quirky uses Kiwis have for their garages. He found vintage cars, inventions, a military museum, a brewery -… Audio, Gallery

It's heading toward that time of the year, so RNZ Music correspondent Yadana Saw takes a look back on some of the year's best tracks. Audio