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2:10 PM.New Zealand researchers are looking hard at whether a sea sponge, commonly found in the Marlborough Sounds, could provide an effective cancer drug. The potential benefits of a chemical produced by the… Read more Audio

1:55 PM.Megan Whelan talks about reddit, a Hacking team hack, and the England women's football tweet. Audio

1:45 PM.Colin Morris reviews 'Back To Basics' by Bill Wyman, and 'Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry' by The HillBenders Audio

1:33 PM.Graham Beattie reviews 'The Bookshop Book' by Jen Campbell, and 'The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend' by Katarina Bivald. Audio

1:23 PM.Reviewing The GC, Shearing Gang, and Paul Henry Audio

1:10 PM.'Beautiful Day' - U2. Chosen by Chris Arbuckle. Audio

3:46 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio

3:30 PM.It seems that Wellington entrepreneur Jack Yan will never give up his dream to be our capital city's next mayor. Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets the man to find out what's driving this dream and what he's… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.As British Monarchs go, the reign of Charles I is not cloaked in glory.  Found guilty of high treason and executed, his reign brought about the bloodiest conflict in British history.  Much has been… Read more Audio

2:47 PM.Our feature album to day is the most recent release by Richard Starkey MBE who will be celebrating his 75th Birthday tomorrow - known professionally as Ringo Starr, the English drummer, singer… Read more Audio

2:22 PM.How do we sell New Zealand to the world? An exhibition called Selling the Dream is on now at the Rotorua Museum exploring how, in the past, we've promoted tourism. It includes more than 50 lithographs… Read more Audio

2:13 PM.Councils around the country have, of late, been considering whether they should follow Auckland's lead and go 'Super'. Wellington and Northland said no, people in Hawke's Bay will vote later this… Read more Audio

2:08 PM.It's the first time a white humpback whale has been seen in New Zealand, and it's only one of only four ever recorded in the wild Audio

1:22 PM.For decades New Zealanders have flocked to Western Springs in their tens of thousands to hear the biggest names in rock. And it's a multi functional stadium. It's also been home to athletics, rugby… Read more Audio

1:07 PM.'Maybe Tomorrow' by Goldenhorse. Chosen by Katherine Jacobs. Audio

3:47 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio

3:35 PM.Sarah McMullan with her previews of Terminator Genesys and Ted 2 - and a couple of kids films; Dr Proctor's Fart Powder and The Falling. Audio

3:20 PM.We discuss Belinda Jackson's wine picks and she'll recommend something to drink with Rooster and Red Wine. Audio

3:10 PM.Geoff Scott from Vinnies in Herne Bay presents his recipe for Rooster in Red Wine shortly. Audio

2:45 PM.Our feature album is the third studio album by Steve Earle, released in 1988. The album is often referred to as Earle's first "rock record"; Earle himself calls it the world's first blend of heavy… Read more Audio

2:10 PM.New Plymouth is beset by a plague of rats. Audio

1:34 PM.Auckland folk musician Dave Baxter performs live in the Auckland music studio. Read more Video, Audio

1:10 PM.'French Letter' - Herbs. Chosen by May Seager from Northland. Audio

9:46 PM.The University of Otago SWIFT study is following 250 people for 2 years as they try popular diet and exercise programmes such as the Paleo diet, the 5:2 fasting diet, and high intensity exercise. Read more Audio