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9:30 AM.A new scholarship aims to give women who lead their own businesses a boost. Frank Accounting and business incubator The Icehouse have just launched the scholarship aimed at women with equity who lead… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.With one in five high school students vaping regularly there are calls for support to help teens quit their addiction. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation says there has been little support for… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Sports-chat with Glen Larmer Read more Audio

11:30 AM.We all know that we should get our acts together and write a will to take care not just of our financials but also for the wellbeing of any children - for blended families, this is even more… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.BusinessDesk investigations editor, Victoria Young discusses workplace wellness and the cost of an absent employee, and some big changes in the fishing industry. Also, some high-profile exits from the… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Diane discusses an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, held by the Kawerau District Council, to determine whether to establish a Maori Ward for the district. And two groups appealing consents granted… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Quentin Johnson reviews Lawrence of Arabia by Ranulph Fiennes published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Read more Audio

10:05 AM.The Egyptian city of Alexandria is steeped in history: from Cleopatra and Napoleon, to the Arab Spring, Alexandria has seen it all. Like Istanbul and Jerusalem, Alexandria sits at a crossroads of… Read more Audio

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