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Stephen takes on the verge
1:35 PM.Meet a man who willingly mows verges - including one that's enormous and a few kilometers from his home. Read more Audio
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What to do with a broken tooth this holiday
1:25 PM.Dentists are sounding a warning about the perils of pork crackling this Christmas - and other teeth-cracking treats. Read more Audio
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Eat like an ancient Greek
1:15 PM.When you think of Greek food, what comes to mind? A tomato-heavy salad or souvlaki? Not all of those things were staples of the ancient Greek diet. Read more Audio
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Feature interview: The Bhutan Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay
3:10 PM.Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay talks about the G-ZERO initiative and his hope that the world will start redefining its broken relationship with the planet. Read more Audio
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Music feature: the songs that got us through 2024
2:30 PM.Today, we're doing something a bit special for our music feature. We asked you what song was special to you, or helped you through a difficult time this year. Read more Audio
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Update on Oz with Brad Foster
2:20 PM.For the last time this year we hear the dulcet tones of our Australian correspondent, Brad Foster. Read more Audio
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Book Critic: summer reading picks
2:10 PM.Claire Robertson has three picks to read while you are on your holiday. Read more Audio
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Tech Tuesday: trail cameras and online fire safety tools
1:45 PM.Dan Watson talks about an online 3-step FENZ tool that tells you whether you can light your fire or do your outdoor work safely, what the fire risk is and what you should do to stay safe. Read more Audio
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Jack Jordan, axeman
1:35 PM.He holds the world record for the Stihl Timbersports world trophy - and he's been the global champ in that event, three years in a row. Read more Audio
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New Zealand and the 'psychedelic renaissance'
1:25 PM.The latest set of results from the 2024 New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey has shed light on the non-medical use of pharmaceuticals in New Zealand. Read more Audio
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Feature interview: how Taylor Swift remade pop music
3:10 PM.2024 marks the end of another era for Taylor Swift, a $2 billion dollar era from the highest grossing concert tour of all time. Read more Audio
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Expert Feature: Cybersecurity
2:30 PM.There's been a significant increase in online scam activity over the past year with nine out of ten Kiwis targeted by an online scam. Read more Audio
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Information Center Cold Call
2:20 PM.It's the last cold call of 2024. Who will Jesse get to talk to this time? Read more Audio
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Television Critic: The Franchise, Secret Level, and Bookie
2:10 PM.Dominic Corry reviews three brand new TV shows. Read more Audio
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Softball takes off in Marlborough
1:35 PM.The summer sports season is well underway - cricket, soccer, touch... but in Marlborough, it's softball that's all the rage. Read more Audio
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New Zealand chugs through data
1:25 PM.New Zealand households are using more data than ever before - in fact we're in the top 20 countries in the world for fibre uptake. Read more Audio
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An app to see all of Timaru's lights
1:15 PM.Heading out on a tour of Christmas light displays in Timaru has just become a lot easier. Read more Audio
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Weekend Stuff: gardening with Kate Hillier
3:24 PM.Gardening consultant Kate Hillier has some ideas about getting everything in ship shape before Christmas and the judging eyes of visiting relatives. Read more Audio
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Food: Treacle-cured Salmon with a Cucumber and Herb Salsa
3:08 PM.Inspired by a recipe from English chef Mark HIx, Chef Martin Bosley shares his method for creating a mouthwatering cured salmon. He also offers expert tips on getting those pesky bones out. Read more Audio
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NZ Live: Aaradhna
2:19 PM.The Kiwi RnB singer returns to NZ Live this time with a brand-new album freshly under her wing, Sweet Surrender. Audio
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Film Review: Kate Rodger's best flicks for 2024
2:10 PM.Ms Hollywood, Kate Rodger, goes through her best movies that came out in 2024. She also previews her picks for the films coming out this holiday season. Read more Audio
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Freaky Friday
1:50 PM.This week Jesse hears from Lynette and her story of an old house, strange noises in the night and strange apparitions. Read more Audio
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Mana Inc - the stars of Ram Raid Mums
1:35 PM.Last week we our TV reviewer Linda Burgess reviewed a new TVNZ documentary - Ram Raid Mums In that review she touched on an organisation called Mana inc. which features heavily in the documentary. We… Read more Audio
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Auckland Folk Festival
1:25 PM.Emily Roughton is the artistic coordinator of the Auckland Folk Festival. It's a four-day extravaganza that which takes place at the end of January. Emily also has a tried-and-true technique using… Read more Audio