Afternoons Podcast Options

1:17 PM.The most anticipated day in the Tuia 250 commemorations has arrived, with the Endeavour replica arriving in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa this morning. Read more Audio

1:09 PM.The smash hit Green Day's American Idiot opens at the Auckland Civic Theatre this Thursday. Three of the main cast head into our Auckland studio today for First Song. Read more Audio

7:00 AM.The story of New Zealand and its people, from its geological origins to modern day. Hosted by William Ray and Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.When Axton Betz-Hamilton had her identity stolen, and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent in her name, she naturally turned to the one person she believed could offer her advice and consolation. Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Frances Cook is our expert today - she'll be talking about managing personal finance. She's a journalist and podcaster and now an author. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Social media is no longer just about words, photos are often the main form of communication these days - thanks in large part to Instagram and Snap Chat. But what about those who can't see these… Read more Audio

1:34 PM.Anthonie Torran is playing at the first ever Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival which opens this Friday and runs through to the 20th of October. Read more Audio

1:27 PM.It sounds like a recipe for disaster - drilling into a magma chamber. But the process could unlock the mystery of volcanoes and tell scientists how magma operates. Read more Audio

1:17 PM.Traces of organic contaminants - including compounds found in caffeine, pain relief drugs and sunscreen - have been found in nearly two thirds of the country's wells. Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Local Wellington indie froth rock band DOONS released their debut EP High Beam'in early August, and join us today from our Wellington studio to play one of the tracks.  Read more Audio

3:30 PM.Doc's threatened species ambassador Nicola Toki tells us about this week's critter - the Clutha flathead galaxias. Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Editor of Dish, Sarah Tuck has created an exotic, yet simple Chilli Prawn Pasta. Read more Audio

1:50 PM.New Zealand Supermodel, Rachel Hunter, has released a book following on from her television series, Tour of Beauty. Read more Audio, Gallery

1:35 PM.Last week, Nigel Hughes travelled to a village pub near London (where he's currently living) to attend a special gathering of men who share his name. He tells us what it was like partying with 432… Read more Audio, Gallery

1:27 PM.The 2020 Jim Beam Homegrown festival has drawn criticism for a lack of women. Organiser Mark Wright explains why there's such a big gender imbalance. Read more Audio

1:17 PM.Researchers have found that paua shells are at a big risk if there's continued ocean warming and lower pH levels. Read more Audio

9:06 PM.From cutting-edge genetic treatments to computer-brain interfaces that are still in the realm of science fiction, Silicon Valley is on a quest to let us live forever. Read more Audio

2:25 PM.Today's biography is about, Maud Ruby Basham, better known as Aunt Daisy. Broadcaster and historian Peter Downes talks about her life and influence. Read more Audio