1:20 Kurī arrived with humans in Aotearoa and impacted biodiversity immediately

When the first humans arrived in Aotearoa, they brought with them a few animal friends: the kiore (Pacific rat) and the now extinct kurī (Polynesian dog).

While the ecological impact of the kiore has been documented relatively well, we're not yet sure what kind of damage the kurī did.

A new study by researchers at the University of Otago has looked at their potential impacts on our biodiversity. Karyn speaks to one of them, Dr Nic Rawlence.

Dr Karen Greig, Co-Director of the Southern Pacific Archaeological Research unit and Dr Nic Rawlence, Director of the Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory in the Department of Zoology

Dr Karen Greig, Co-Director of the Southern Pacific Archaeological Research unit and Dr Nic Rawlence, Director of the Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory in the Department of Zoology Photo: supplied

1:30 Low methane livestock research wins supreme award

AgResearch scientists who successfully bred low methane emitting sheep, were this week recognised for their world-first research at the Science New Zealand Awards.

This new tool to battle climate change took home the Supreme Award, and is gaining momentum with other livestock industries, like cattle and deer.

AgResearch senior scientist Suzanne Rowe talks to Karyn about her work and the recognition.

AgResearch senior scientist Suzanne Rowe

AgResearch senior scientist Suzanne Rowe Photo: supplied

1:40 Golden Bay Grandstand being restored to its former glory

Only a few years ago the 122 year old Golden Bay Grandstand was earmarked for demolition, but today it's well on its way to restoration.

After sustained public pressure from locals, the Tasman District Council did a u-turn in 2018, deciding in the end not to pull the structure down.

And now it's being returned to its former glory. Trustee of the Gold Bay Grand Stand Community Trust, Hazel Pearson talks to Karyn about the project.

Keep up to date with the progress here.

1:45 Great album: Michael Bublé's Christmas album

Today's link 3 winner will get an original copy of Michael Bublé's Christmas album. It's been ten years since the Canadian singer's festive release. In that time its become one of his most successful albums, selling 14 million copies around the world. 

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Photo: Warner Music

2:10 Music Critic: Colin Morris

Colin Morris talks about new music out from Santana and has a behind the scenes look at the Amy Winehouse cover of Moody's Mood For Love.

2:25 NZ Screen History: Outrageous Fortune

For NZ Screen History this week, we are celebrating one of New Zealand's most beloved TV families of all time.

That's right - Outrageous Fortune!

The show screened for six seasons and was a critical and commercial success.

The show's creator, writer, and executive producer Rachel Lang alongside the show's co-producer Carmen Leonard, talks to Karyn Hay.

3:10 Link 3

 

3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm

Today Mary continues her talk on money and relationships. Today she's talking about how this time of the year can cause tension in relationships. She looks at a recent report on people who were having problems in relationships due to financial concerns.

Closeup of young couple reviewing their bank accounts with a digital tablet and calculator at home. Financial family concept.

Photo: 123rf

3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness

America's Misty May-Treanor is the winner of three Olympic gold medals and the most successful women's beach volleyball player of all time. Misty formed an almost unbeatable team with Kerri Walsh-Jennings, but she faced a tough personal battle at the London games in 2012, which she had decided would be her last competition because of persistent knee and Achilles tendon injuries. Misty May-Treanor talks to Jeremy Inson about her challenges on and off the court.

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Photo: bbc.co.uk

3:45 The Panel with Zoe George and Neil Millar