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Screentime: New Christmas movies
11:45 AM.Film and TV correspondent Laumata Lauano has been working her way through the new Christmas offerings so you don't have to! Read more Audio
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'He's just lazy': What not to say about a child's speech and
11:20 AM.Speech and Language Therapist Christian Wright on what NOT to say to parents concerned about their child's speech and language development. And he'll share strategies for dealing with these questions… Read more Audio
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Tech: Nuclear site hacked, satellites and telcos, Musk's fight
11:05 AM.Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Susie to talk about a report that Europe's most toxic nuclear site, Sellafield in the UK, has been the target of a cyber attack. Not only that, it happened… Read more Audio
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Around the motu: Libby Kirkby McLeod in Hamilton
10:45 AM.The Hamilton City Council has been considering its draft long term plan budget, with the Mayor, Paula Southgate saying tough decisions will need to be made. The beach-side community of Raglan, in… Read more Audio
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Short Story winner: The Wanderer (a Ghost Story) by Richard Benefield
10:35 AM.A six year old recalls an incident that happened many years ago while on a fishing trip with his father on the Tongariro river. A contemplation on life and how a good fisherman might navigate the… Read more Audio
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Book review: Reconnecting Aotearoa: Loneliness and
10:30 AM.Paul Diamond reviews Reconnecting Aotearoa: Loneliness and Connection in the Age of Social Distance Edited by Kathy Errington and Holly Walker published by Bridget Williams Books. Read more Audio
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Philippa Gregory: telling the stories of women missing from
10:05 AM.Phillipa Gregory is best known for her works of historical fiction which have sold many millions around the world. The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen are among her almost 40 novels. Her new… Read more Audio
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UK: Boris at Covid inquiry, new Rwanda treaty, Ryanair outrage
9:45 AM.UK correspondent Matthew Parris looks at what former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the Covid inquiry - including that he "should've twigged" about the seriousness of the virus sooner. The Home… Read more Audio
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Timaru brewery builds a wastewater plant to turn byproduct
9:35 AM.DB Breweries' plant at Washdyke in Timaru is not only churning out beer - it's also making its own compost. Three years ago the company started a project that would see it treat its own wastewater… Read more Audio
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Police Association on government's "back to basics" plan
9:20 AM.The Police union says the new Minister's expectations are very clear, but it's less clear how they can be achieved, while having to make cost savings.Mark Mitchell met with Police Commissioner Andrew… Read more Audio
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Queenstown mayor on town's boil water situation
9:05 AM.The Queenstown Lakes District Council is on the brink of lifting its boil water notice. After a breakout of the cryptosporidium parasite in the resort town back in the middle of September 2023… Read more Audio
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Personal finance: Making your Christmas dollar go further
11:45 AM.It's that time of year that can really put the squeeze on your finances. Lisa Dudson joins Susie to talk about how to budget for the season and reduce your stress levels. Lisa Dudson is the owner of… Read more Audio
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Record migration : NZ set to top OECD
11:20 AM.What's behind New Zealand's population boom, and is it having an effect on policy? Read more Audio
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Music with Dave Wilson: Songs that empower
11:05 AM.Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Susie to talk about songs that serve to empower people and help them over come - not just through lyrics - but through many of their musical elements. He'll play a… Read more Audio
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Around the motu: Peter Newport, Queenstown Lakes District
10:45 AM.Peter talks to Susie about the cost of bringing non-compliant water supplies across the district up to scratch. Also the massive community reaction to news that Takahe chicks have hatched in the wild… Read more Audio
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Short Story Winner: Bunnies in Space by Robert Fisherman
10:35 AM.A Kiwi farmer is startled by a strange light coming under his door one night. It's aliens who have come for the world's rabbits, as they think that rabbits are cute and they have built a moon for… Read more Audio
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Book review: The In-Between by Christos Tsiolkas
10:30 AM.Phil Vine reviews The In-Between by Christos Tsiolkas published by Allen & Unwin Read more Audio
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Amanda Palmer: 'I nearly lost my mind in NZ'
10:05 AM.Amanda Palmer calls herself an "accidental New Zealander". The US musician - one half of The Dresden Dolls - is also a best-selling author and spent over two years here after the borders closed due to… Read more Audio
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Australia: Detention disaster, French deal, rates relief
9:45 AM.Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Susie to talk about new legislation for illegal migrants that break the law, l'amour between Australia and France and postal changes. Read more Audio
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RBNZ to trial new cash systems in rural areas
9:35 AM.The Reserve Bank wants to try bringing back cash services in rural communities next year. Read more Audio
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Pharmacists dread to return to prescription co-payments
9:20 AM.Community pharmacists say they're baffled by the government's decision to put pseudoephedrine back on the shelves, and are worried about a return to co-payments for prescriptions. Read more Audio
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What's causing Kiwi teens' PISA scores to drop?
9:05 AM.Kiwi teens have slipped down the international rankings of reading, maths and science again. To explain what this means for students beginning NCEA - founder of the Education Hub, Dr Nina Hood. Read more Audio
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Sports-chat with Marc Hinton
11:45 AM.New Zealand's Paul Coll has won the Hong Kong Squash Open by beating Egyptian Ali Farag in the men's final. And the Black Caps face unwanted history after their first test loss to Bangladesh. So can… Read more Audio
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Some herbal solutions for under the Christmas tree
11:25 AM.It's not too late to craft some Christmas presents, soaps, salves and food items. Naturopath and medical herbalist, Jane Wrigglesworth has a raft of ideas on how to fashion useful presents that don't… Read more Audio
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Business commentator Victoria Young
11:05 AM.BusinessDesk investigations editor, Victoria Young has been looking at audit firms and the NZX50 companies that use them. And SkyCity's multi-million dollar carpark spat, and why a judge ruled in the… Read more Audio