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1:20 PM.It's estimated that New Zealand vineyards are using around 30 million plastic ties each year to help with pest control and protection of vines.  It's hoped a newly developed biodegrable clip will help… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.Wellington residents are facing a summer of water restrictions due to ageing infrastructure putting pressure on the supply to households. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry is the chair of the Wellington… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Kiwi-Samoan rapper Poetik has opened a new retail and creative space in West Auckland that he hopes will become an oasis for indigenous artists. He speaks to Jesse about his plans. Read more Audio

3:35 PM.It's time to ruffle some feathers: Our avian aficionados are back for part 2 of the Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off. Claire Concannon judges two bird nerds' top selections across multiple… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Growing up in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles in the 1990's, Vivian Yoon kept a secret. The second generation Korean American loved K-Pop long before it became a billion dollar international… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.For Bookmarks today we meet Dr Julie Blommaert, a genetic scientist working with snapper so the species can survive for future generations to enjoy. She talks to Jesse about what she likes to read… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.You've heard of NASCAR and Le Mans, but how about NaZCAR and lemons? NaZCAR is a haven of motorsporting events for amateur petrolheads. It all started in 2016, when Dr Jacob Simonsen introduced the… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.Some of New Zealand's best women in rock are putting on an electric concert to pay tribute to the musicians who paved the way for them in the industry. Gin Wigmore catches up with Jesse to tell us… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Dr Debashree Roy recently won the Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand competition for their innovative, patented technology for making protein-enriched plant-based cheeses. She speaks to Jesse. Read more Audio

1:15 PM. AgriZeroNZ has become the lead investor in an American start-up working to reduce methane emitted from cows while improving their health.  Wayne McNee, executive director of AgriZeroNZ speaks to… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.The pandemic is officially over, but the virus that causes COVID-19 is not done with us yet. To keep up with treatments and public health policies, we need to understand the source of it says author… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Today's music feature is a step back in time looking at some of the most iconic television theme music from the 70s and 80s. To walk through the glory days of the musical accompaniments to some of the… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.The race is on in the motoring world to corner the rural market with practical heavy load bearing zero emissions vehicles. Car maker Toyota has just laid down the challenge to other manufacturers in… Read more Audio

1:24 PM.The Aotearoa Festival of Architecture returns next Monday and will run until the following Sunday. Along with a bevvy of events and guest speakers the festival will include the 'Model Citizens'… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.A former chef and first-time winemaker is about to launch a new label that incorporates Maoritanga every step of the way, from vine to glass. Matua Murupaenga speaks to Jesse. Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Everyone has one and everyone seems to have an opinion about them too. Kim Kardashian has built an empire on hers. Bums are cultural obsession says Heather Radke, an essayist, journalist, and… Read more Audio

2:34 PM.Maybe you'll see a bright light, a tunnel, or speak to someone you know who has already passed away.....Associate Professor Natasha Tassell-Matamua from Massey University's School of Psychology is our… Read more Audio