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10:18 PM.Wild weather is once again causing chaos across the country, with severe winds cutting power, disrupting travel and sending trampolines flying. Along with the winds, there is also heavy rain and snow… Read more Audio

9:35 PM.Ben James from Herb's Mobile Record Store joins us once again to pick some tracks from the crates. Tonight, he's got a selection of tracks from across the ditch. Audio

9:08 PM.Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend as well as looking ahead for the coming week. Audio

10:30 PM.He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. It's Finn Johansson. Audio

10:18 PM.Thousands of Kiwis will be casting off across the country this weekend with the opening of the new fishing season on Sunday morning. It's a long-held tradition for many New Zealanders and big numbers… Read more Audio

9:45 PM.Dan Slevin joins us for his weekly chat on brand new films, both in cinemas and on streaming services. Audio

9:35 PM.Sadly for many people they don't live near or no longer have grandparents to spend time with. That's where our next guest can help. Founder of Grandfriends Joy Hays talks about the service which… Read more Audio

9:08 PM.Nights podcast reviewer Lynn Freeman is bringing a real mix of shows with her this week. Audio

10:40 PM.A Maori theatre and circus collaboration is set to wow an international audience, with its World Premiere in Canada next month. The spectacle - Te Tangi a te Tui - will then open in Aotearoa in 2024. Audio

10:30 PM.If you've ever dreamed of driving a digger, Taranaki could be the place to head for - with the region's first 'digger park' opening it gates. Self-confessed digger enthusiast Stan Chesswas talks to… Read more Audio

10:18 PM.More wild spring weather is on the way and its looking like a like a soggy few days ahead, with most parts of the country likely to see some wet weather. Snow levels are forecast to lower to 500… Read more Audio

9:45 PM.One Auckland restaurant is on top of the world after been named one of the best fine dining establishments in 2023. The Grove in St Patricks Square has been ranked at 11 on TripAdvisor's 2023 Best… Read more Audio

9:30 PM.A new proposal could save the much-loved and internationally renowned Taieri Gorge Railway in Otago. It's hoped the new community-based model will secure the future of the attraction so it can operate… Read more Audio

9:08 PM.As our lives get busier and busier activities like hobbies are often left to go by the wayside, so we can focus on work or our families. But Rob Donovan from the University of Western Australia says a… Read more Audio

10:30 PM.Colin Peacock discusses the big stories of the week, with politics taking centrestage once again. Colin gives us his take on the second leaders debate and looks at the launch of a new news service for… Read more Audio

10:18 PM.Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon faced off in the second leaders debate in Auckland tonight. RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson was there and joins Mark Leishman for her analysis. Audio

9:45 PM.Otepoti Dunedin is set to roll out the red carpet this weekend for the gala screening of New Zealand feature film Uproar. The event this Sunday at the Regent Theatre will be attended by VIP guests… Read more Audio

9:30 PM.From the deep south to the Far North, Hato Hone St John is embarking on a nationwide mission to empower thousands of New Zealanders with essential lifesaving skills. As part the organisation's annual… Read more Audio

9:08 PM.A global experiment has tested whether music is understood in the same way across cultures. The study was led by Yale University and the University of Auckland and played song snippets to over 5,000… Read more Audio

10:35 PM.In just a few weeks' time 22 young explorers will depart on a three-week expedition to the remote South Georgia Island. One of those young explorers will be aviation meteorologist with Kelly Davenport… Read more Audio

10:25 PM.New Zealand crowdfunding platform PledgeMe is celebrating a milestone, having just crossed the 70 million dollar-through-their-platform mark. It was reached thanks to a little help from an ethical… Read more Audio

10:18 PM.Seals have become regular visitors to Wellington of late, with one even forcing the cancellation of a train service in the Capital today after it found a resting spot on the tracks. DOC Ranger Tony… Read more Audio

9:30 PM.It's been a best-seller in New Zealand and Australia, and a video of a Scottish granny reading it to her grandchildren went viral attracting more than 100 million views on YouTube. It's the much-loved… Read more Audio

9:08 PM.It may seem like a never-ending challenge but maintaining a tidy home can go a long way to helping a person's mental well-being. But what are the best strategies for creating and maintaining order and… Read more Audio