Afternoons Podcast Options

1:30 PM.AgResearch scientists who successfully bred low methane emitting sheep, were this week recognised for their world-first research at the Science New Zealand Awards. Read more Audio

1:15 PM.When the first humans arrived in Aotearoa, they brought with them a few animal friends: the kiore  and the now extinct kurī. Researchers have looked at how that impacted on the biodiversity. Read more Audio

3:35 PM.Dr. Charlotte King explains her work using chemical isotopes to reconstruct past lives of forgotten people from the time of the Otago gold rush. Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Actor Sharon Gless played the tough as nails New York Cop Christine Cagney in the hit show, Cagney and Lacey. She talks to Karyn Hay about her memoir, Apparently There Were Complaints. Read more Audio

2:25 PM.New Zealand-born model Cherie Louise joins Karyn Hay to talk about life, disability, and her favourite things. Read more Audio

2:12 PM.RNZ First Up producer Ellie Jay shares the podcasts she's been listening to lately: Wind of Change, The Denial Files, and Comfort Eating with Grace Dent Read more Audio

1:40 PM.Next Wednesday a group of young King Country shearers will attempt a new five-stand nine-hour world record with the support of legendary veteran shearing champion, Sir David Fagan. He talks to Karyn… Read more Audio

1:30 PM.Two New Zealand physicists have been recognised for their work on the global stage. Dr Amita Deb talks to Karyn Hay about making the top 10 for Physics World's 2021 Breakthrough of the Year. Read more Audio

1:20 PM.Otago University Associate Professor Joanna Williams is developing a blood test to detect early Alzheimer's disease, and can now continue her research with the help of an NZ Lottery Health Grant.  Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Dr Daniel Gibbs has spent his career caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease, now he has a front-row seat, after receiving the diagnosis himself.  Read more Audio

2:25 PM.Today we're celebrating the music of Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. We've invited Auckland University musicologist Gregory Camp to join us to play some of Sondheim's work to give us… Read more Audio

1:44 PM.Otago University diabetes prevention research has found that a new approach might help to reverse the number of people who eventually develop type 2 diabetes. Associate Professor Kirsten Coppell talks… Read more Audio

1:32 PM.A Riding for Disabled group in Levin is on the lookout for its forever home. President Stephen Oatley joins Jesse to talk about the service and what kind of land they are looking for. Read more Audio

1:22 PM.The number of secondary students studying algebra and calculus at NCEA level 1 and 2 is declining. Victoria University of Wellington masters student and high school teacher Sarah Howell talks to Jesse… Read more Audio

1:13 PM.Let's get into the Christmas spirit! Award-winning singer Sara-Jane Elika is hosting a Soul Sessions Christmas special and spoke to Jesse Mulligan about the event. Read more Audio

2:33 PM.It's that time of the year when the precision and planning of the big Christmas Day meal is in full swing. Today's expert is chef and food writer Julie Biuso, talking about what to do if you're making… Read more Video, Audio

2:20 PM.Australian correspondent Brad Foster talks to Jesse about the latest COVID news and state borders opening. Read more Audio

1:50 PM.Great NZ Album - Troy Kingi 'Black Seeds Golden Ladder' Audio

1:40 PM.A new florist has announced their arrival in a small town in the Tararua District in a very generous way. Sarah Romanos has been dropping bouquets of flowers around the Pahiatua town centre for locals… Read more Audio