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3:10 PM.For more than 25 years author, speaker and etymologist Anu Garg has shared his love of words. Read more Audio

2:30 PM.We're diving into the music and legacy of one of the most beloved American songwriters of the 20th century, John Denver. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.This week Brad updates us on King Charles' visit to Australia. Read more Audio

2:10 PM.Pip Adam recommends some new and not so new books that focus on a single human life. Read more Audio

1:45 PM.While a promising technology, AI is also one of the most energy hungry.  Read more Audio

1:35 PM.A Southland couple is looking to the past to help curb farm emissions and boost yields.  Read more Audio

1:25 PM.A bird rescue is hoping a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds will help keep their dream alive. Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Dutch artist Theo Schoon is remembered as a controversial figure in the history of New Zealand art. Read more Audio

2:30 PM.To some they are an eye sore and should be removed, but mangroves play a vital role in our eco system We're invited Dr Carolyn Lundquist, a Principal Scientist in Marine Ecology at NIWA and an… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Completely at random Jesse's producer calls a random information center in New Zealand and we get to listen to what happens. Read more Audio

2:10 PM.Caitlin Cherry discusses Monsters - The Menendez Brothers (Netflix) and Tulsa King Season 2 (TVNZ on Demand), Colin from Accounts (TVNZ on Demand), Read more Audio

1:36 PM.The finalists in the NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards have been announced. The awards recognise entrepreneurial prowess, and the part rural businesswomen play in strengthening rural… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Teachers. Most of us probably have a favourite, or a not so favourite, from our old school days but Madi Dick-Naqova knows better than most how a teacher can shape you and the way you treat others… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Newsroom's sport's contributor Suzanne McFadden chat's with Jesse about a magical weekend of sport. From the White Ferns to the America's Cup. Read more Audio

3:36 PM.This week's critter is the seaweed isopod, Paridotea ungulata. Seaweed isopods are true masters of camouflage. Their bright green bodies blend perfectly with their favourite habitat (and food) - sea… Read more Audio

3:25 PM.This week Rachael offers some ideas for letting the freshness back in your house now the weather is warmer. Read more Audio

3:15 PM.Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene. Read more Audio

3:08 PM.This spring granita is very versatile and adds a lovely freshness to a dish. Read more Audio

2:22 PM.In support of Nanthan's latest studio album, Notes, the jazz master and ban joins Jesse for an unforgettable NZ LIve session. Read more Audio

2:08 PM.The irrepressible Kate Rodger reviews NZ filmmaker Christine Jeffs' medical drama starring Elizabeth Banks and based on the Carl Shuker novel. Read more Audio

1:55 PM.More tales from the dark underbelly of reality. Read more Audio

1:37 PM.The Escape Festival is on in Tauranga. This year there's been an addition to the schedule - evening talks Saturday that culminate in a literary quiz.  Read more Audio

1:20 PM.Up to 70 people will have free surgery at a private Hamilton hospital next month. Read more Audio