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1:25 PM.An Auckland community is disputing the development of housing on the site of the Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens. The gardens are based on the old Unitec campus site in Mount Albert and have existed for… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.The process to get into the United States could be changing. Visitors from New Zealand, and other countries like Australia and Europe, have to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Biosecurity NZ has now doubled its surveillance zone for the insect on Auckland's North Shore Biosecurity teams will now monitor an 11 km radius across Glenfield and Birkdale as they work to limit the… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Our chance to travel to places others have explored - this week we are off to China. Audio

1:35 PM.A few years ago, plans to regenerate and restore Wynyard Quarter on Tamaki Makaurau's waterfront were announced. But one of the issues in turning it into an open public space is the soil, which is… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.This year it's gone to Mark Taylor. Mark has contributed to the Navy for more than 35 years as both a uniformed official and as a civilian. He joins Jesse to tell us more about his life and work. Audio

1:15 PM.A power struggle looks to be brewing at NZ Cricket over the future of the domestic game. NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink is understood to be taking a break from his day-to-day duties, ahead… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.We're going to start the show with some good news because the latest visitor stats are out and it's looking positive for Kiwi tourist operators. Stats NZ says overseas visitor arrivals were 3.45… Read more Audio

3:08 PM.When filmmaker Dana Conroy's doctor suggested laser eye surgery, or LASIK, to correct her nearsightedness, it seemed like a good idea. With success rates touted near 99% and millions of people getting… Read more Audio

2:32 PM.When Dame Hinewehi Mohi performed the National Anthem in te reo Maori at Twickenham at the 1999 Rugby World Cup she took sparked a national conversation about culture and identity. Then in 2019, to… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Let's find out what's happening in Australia, our man on the ground there is Brad Foster and he joins Jesse. Today he'll talk about the bushfires, why Communications Minister and Minister for Sport… Read more Audio

2:08 PM.Our critic Catherine Robertson has got some cracking recommendations for you Clown Town by Mick Herron (Baskerville) It's Been Six Weeks Since My Last Confession by Peta Mathias (PM Books) The Last… Read more Audio

1:49 PM.What do you get when you combine three huge companies, billionaires and the US President? The fascinating story of the attempts to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery. Netflix has made a huge bid for… Read more Audio

1:32 PM.But we've gone from being in the top seven, to 36th in GDP ranking, with countries like Czech Republic, Lithuania and Slovenia surpassing us. So what does this mean in reality? Do we need to adjust… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.One small request led to dozens and dozens of emails, so it seems that a bad meal sticks in your memory much like a bad smell. We've invited Steve Braunias in today to talk to Jesse about what he… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Now we don't know about you, but the words Resource Management Act, are quite hard to get enthused about. But we want to be enthused, because we know it is important. Especially given the Government… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.These days it feels like there have never been more wrong ways to eat right. Everywhere you turn there's a new rule, a new label, or some flashy food trend trying to get your attention and your money… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Today we're delving into the great unknown, space, the final frontier. So, if there's anything you've always wanted to know about outer space, rockets, space travel, now's the time. Text us on 2101… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Monday is club day here at Afternoons because my team is determined that I go clubbing. So if you have a club you'd like me to join for the day please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you at… Read more Audio

2:10 PM.Time to talk about what's good to watch on the small screen now - our critic Philippa Rennie joins me to share her top picks. Dead Ahead (TVNZ) Boots (Netflix) Audio