Afternoons Podcast Options

1:37 PM.As part of an Our Land and Water study to analyse historical data, DairyNZ's water quality science team, in collaboration with AgResearch and Lincoln University, has revisited dairy farms around the… Read more Audio

1:22 PM.A debilitating condition that affects about 10% of females in Aotearoa New Zealand, endometriosis remains virtually unknown or mysterious condition to most people. Can we engineer a solution to end… Read more Audio

1:13 PM.A new machine learning model being developed in conjunction with an Auckland University business school teaching assistant could make it easier to catch anyone out if they're in on some insider… Read more Audio

3:35 PM.The matata or New Zealand fernbird is a secretive little bird with a big attitude. Despite being the size and weight of a mouse, they're not afraid to hunt for blowflies on the back of a sleeping sea… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Yurt Party fuse Balkan, Latin and Dub sounds into a lively mix that gets people up and dancing. The Christchurch band capture the party vibe of their legendary live shows on a self-titled debut album.

1:25 PM.We all know that being an innovator and pioneer can be exciting and empowering, but it can also be daunting, overwhelming and sometimes and unwelcoming environment causing anxiety, burnout and… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.It's a mixed bag for Antarctica with news that in 2022 the ice continent experienced a massive heat wave. Dr Kyle Clem, a lecturer in climate science at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of… Read more Audio

2:25 PM.Today's NZ Sporting history about the Southern Sting happens to coincide with the news that Robyn Broughton, the legendary woman who coached them to such massive success, has passed away. Read more Audio

1:36 PM.Would you eat lab grown fruit? That's the next frontier - with a team of New Zealand scientists looking to break new ground with regards to cellular horticulture by doing just that! Plant and Food… Read more Audio

1:24 PM.Imagine if you could be helping the ecosystem but knowing you've helped in the battle of the gorse all through having an award winning gin? Well you can. Susie speaks to Elemental Distillers co-owner… Read more Audio

1:14 PM.New research from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting our kelp forests in danger. Marine biologist Dr Christopher Cornwall speaks to Susie. Read more Audio

3:35 PM.Two islands, a world apart. Ireland vs. New Zealand – which nation has the better birds? Feathers will fly as two bird nerds argue for their treasured birdlife in the inaugural bird-off, judged by… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Journalist Karen Pinchin looks at the science and politics of ocean-travelling tuna and the humans trying to save the species from extinction in her new book, Kings of Their Own Ocean: Tuna… Read more Audio

2:25 PM.For Bookmarks this week we talk Dr Kerryn Palmer. She's not a medical doctor but rather has a PhD in devising theatre for and with young people. Read more Audio

1:43 PM.Over the past two years Andrew Wilson has experienced love, loss, and rediscovery, and not in the way you might be thinking. He tells his story to Susie. Read more Audio