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1:35 PM.NZ Compare estimates that over half-a-million households could be paying a lot less for internet. Read more Audio

1:20 PM.Clay is a breathable natural resource known for its antibacterial properties. It's used a lot traditionally by many cultures in food preparation and service. Compost enthusiast Victoria Aguilera has… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.The Mongol Derby is an multi-horse endurance race that is considered the longest and toughest in the world. Read more Audio

3:35 PM.Claire Concannon visits Raglan to chat with the Karioi project team. With extenstive predator-trapping, bird-monitoring and education programmes, the team are working with the community to help turn… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.It's no secret that country music is full of misogyny, racism and homophobia. There's bro country and then there's her country says veteran music journalist Marissa R. Ross.  Read more Audio

2:25 PM.For Bookmarks today we're joined by actor Theresa Healey.  Read more Audio

1:50 PM.Last week we spoke to Dr Nic Rawlence about his campaign for New Zealand to adopt a fossil emblem and celebrate its pre-historic past. Well, another way we can do that is by getting future generations… Read more Audio

1:40 PM.Aotearoa's biggest music stars are performing at Purapura Whetū - Stars of Matariki on Friday.  Read more Audio

1:30 PM.Most of us probably like the idea of second hand and upcycling, but it can be hard to consistently live that way. When you need something, you don't always have the energy to trawl Trade Me and scour… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.Ohiwa Black Diamond Truffles has been given more than $155,000 by the Government to encourage other landowners to grow 'black diamonds'. Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Adults with disabilities are often described as "cute" by members of the public. While never meant in a patronizing way, it is important we use adult language while talking to and about people with… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Four women have decided it's time to say no more often. They've written a book, Jesse speaks to one of the authors, Laurie Weingart. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.After a four year hiatus, the much anticipated Lexus Song Quest will showcase some of Aotearoa's best young vocal talent. Clarissa Dunn from RNZ Concert, who will be hosting this year's semis and… Read more Audio

1:40 PM.NZ is currently negotiating a free trade agreement with the EU, and our cheese makers are worried they're about to be caught in the crossfire. The New Zealand Specialist Cheesemakers Association's… Read more Audio

1:32 PM.People with a criminal history struggle to get jobs.  The not-for-profit organisation Take2, run a modern rehabilitation programme for prisoners in computer coding. Their technical director at Take2… Read more Audio

1:20 PM. Tablets and laptops are commonplace in schools, and while they can be amazing tools for learning, there may be downsides. Paediatric physiotherapist and post graduate health science student Julie… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Robert Draper is a reporter for the New York Times and the grandson of Watergate Special prosecutor Leon Jaworski. He's writing a book about the Capitol insurrection and reflects on Washington then… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.We know how important Matariki is to Maori but the star cluster has been part of human folklore for tens of thousands of years. Today's expert Richard Hall is one of our country's leading astronomical… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster talks to Jesse about Government vouchers given out during COVID which still haven't been used. It's estimated in New South Wales that around 326 million dollars… Read more Audio

1:40 PM.Musician, designer and creative Boh Runga's got a new podcast out called Bohboh radio. She talks to Jesse about the limited series, which is all about people reliving their treasured childhood… Read more Audio