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10:35 AM.David Hill reviews The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville published by Penguin Random House Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Sorcery and witchcraft sound like phrases from a bygone era. But to people in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, they are accusations that carry the threat of violence - and for too many - the… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.There's much talk in Washington DC about who is in the running for the Vice President contender and who Kamala Harris will pick. Ron looks back at JD Vance's week in the spotlight after former… Read more Audio

9:25 AM.How families and friends can support people in their network caring for loved ones living with dementia.  Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Young people have told the chief censor they are seeing unwanted and harmful content around body image online. And they say algorithms are making positive and reliable information harder to get.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Some military families say the state of the homes provided by the Defence Force is horrendous - with black mould and damp conditions causing illness. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Bill joins Kathryn to talk about what happens if there's a development planned for your town or neighbourhood that you object to? Some residents in Wanaka and Tirau are fighting proposals for… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.When Josie Robinson's friends started trying to pay for the pickles and preserves she was giving away, she decided it was time try to start a business of her own.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss the Royal Commission report on the abuse in care and the political response to it.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Jimmy has the latest on Palmerston North early childhood centre Country Kindy which is facing closure, the inquiry by Massey University into troubles with online supervised exams, and a local 65 year… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Ralph McAllister reviews The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson published by Hodder & Stoughton. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Arno Michaelis is a speaker, author, and has worked with Serve2Unite, an organisation that engages young people of all backgrounds as peacemakers. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about Olympics opening ceremony, and a speech given by Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg. Read more Audio

9:35 AM.The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs initiative is leading to apprenticeships, qualifications and employment. Driving the scheme is a network of Mayors around the country helping young people from 16-24 to… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.The chief executive of New Zealand's largest lines company says it's time for systemic change in the sector to meet complex challenges coming.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.New research from Victim Support has found most victim blaming comes from friends and family. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Michele and Donna bring some levity the end of the week and traverse some of the issue athletes are grappling with at the Olympics village - cardboard beds anyone? Read more Audio

11:30 AM.The Olympics haven't even officially opened yet but already there is heartbreak and controversy surrounding some of the New Zealand teams. Sam looks at our medal hopes and ones to watch. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Grant Smithies, music reviewer chats the debut album from Auckland psychedelic R'n'B/ folk band Skilaa. And plays some tracks from Christchurch band Loves Ugly Children and bracing Afro-funk from… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.The Otago Regional Council is proposing a shift in the balance of power between Dunedin and the Southern Lakes/Central Otago. Read more Audio

10:40 AM.Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews Migration by Steph Matuku published by Huia Publishers. Read more Audio

10:10 AM.With her trademark pony tail, blazer and comfy shoes, Sarah-Grace Williams is in control of Synthony - the musical phenomenon that combines a full orchestra with the biggest dance bangers. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has spoken out about the eruption of deadly violence in Papua New Guinea. There are now 4500 Bougainvillean residents backing a legal suit against… Read more Audio

9:35 AM.Kathryn meets Dunedin band IVY, who won a competition run by the Otago University Students' Association and local radio station Radio One, and as part of the prize package, got the chance to record… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Hyperemesis gravidarum, also known as HG, is a medical condition experienced by about one in every hundred pregnant women. Read more Audio