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9:45 AM.A new investigation on disgraced congressman George Santos shows that he took money from his campaign fund and spent it on a wild array of purchases, including Only Fans subscriptions, and botox. And… Read more Audio

9:35 AM.In Whangarei, young lawyer Keegan Jones has set up a clinic for people who may need legal help but are unsure where to start. Since graduating with a double Bachelor's degree in law and commerce last… Read more Audio

9:25 AM.Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed National has agreed on policy with both ACT and New Zealand First, leaving portfolios and cabinet positions on the negotiating table as the… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Resident Advisers at the University of Auckland say fewer people will want to do the vital role, now a significant rent reduction has been taken away. Resident Advisers - or RAs - as they're known… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Political comemntators Fletcher Tabuteau and Tim Hurdle discuss how close we might be to stitching a government together. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.John talks to Kathryn about the Christmas present everyone hoped for - to get SH25A - known locally as the Kopu-Hikuai Road, is now open, however the Cathedral Cove track remains closed. And Thames is… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Airini Beautrais reviews Bird Life by Anna Smaill published by Te Herenga Waka University Press Read more Audio

10:05 AM.If you've seen the Korean Netflix hit Squid Game - or even heard of it, for that matter - our next guest may be to thank. Steven Renata is co-owner of KIWA digital, a cultural creative agency whose… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Argentina goes to the polls on Sunday to vote for their new president. The elections come as the country struggles with an economic crisis, with inflation now above 140%. The choice is stark - current… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Since the age of 13, Claire Ma has been spending her free time supporting others with their mental health. The Tauranga teen founded the New Zealand branch of Letters to Strangers, the largest global… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Planned social housing developments in Rotorua have two school principals concerned they won't be able to accommodate increasing student numbers. Hundreds of new homes are being built in the suburbs… Read more Audio

11:50 AM.Te Radar and Irene Pink debate an astronaut's chances of recovering their lost tool bag - last spotted orbiting Earth. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Sports commentator Sam Ackerman gives us the latest on the cricket - much like the Rugby World Cup it's the big hitters that are contenders for the cup. Read more Audio

11:10 AM.Circle Of Friends is the ninth album from esteemed Auckland producer Christoph El Truento - a jazz record involving collaborations with a bunch of his favourite local singers/rappers/instrumentalists… Read more Audio

10:50 AM.Seabed mapping is underway in Poverty Bay and the results ill be used to improve boat safety, and also for marine scientists to use - and Land Information New Zealand has even found a shipwreck in the… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews Divine Might by Natalie Haynes published by Macmillan. Read more Audio

10:09 AM.The Spirit of Adventure ship will sail south later this month on a rather special journey. The ship, owned and operated by the Spirit of Adventure Trust and runs programmes for young New Zealanders to… Read more Audio

9:54 AM.Koroi Hawkins discusses the beginning of cyclone season, with two storms pummeling the Pacific in its first week. And in Vanuatu, a dissolution of parliament has been avoided after a meeting between… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.An early childhood literacy programme which is in almost half of all the country's state primary schools has just been recognised with the University of Canterbury's innovation medal. Professor Gail… Read more Audio

9:08 AM.This year's Technology Investment Network's TIN200 companies report indicates the top 200 tech sector companies generated more than 17-billion in revenue in the year to June - an increase of 1-point-8… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about the second season of British prison drama Time (Neon, SkyGo), A Murder at the End of the World (Disney+), a drama about a Gen Z amateur… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Sextortion, kids being groomed online, nudes being sent around kids, who should be blamed for that? Sex therapist Jo Robertson has advice about how to have those tricky chats with children and teens.

11:05 AM.Tech commentator Paul Matthews looks at at how new ChatGPT is smarter and more connected. It's able to consume more information than ever before, and has a whole ecosystem of mini smart apps all… Read more Audio