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10:45 AM.RNZ senior Auckland affairs journalist Todd Niall discusses the controversial plans for a second harbour crossing, as well as some new thinking about light rail. Todd also examines how the debate is… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.David Hill reviews Erebus The Ice Dragon: A portrait of an Antarctic volcano by Colin Monteath published by Massey University Press Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Christchurch scientist Andrew Bagshaw was killed in Ukraine in January, while volunteering as an aid worker, helping evacuees flee the front line. He and fellow British volunteer Christopher Parry… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Debora Patta is in Ukraine looking at Russia's invasion is disrupting the global supply of grain. But a deal between Russian and African leaders could see six African countries receive grain for free… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.As New Zealand's wool prices reach some of the lowest levels in decades, one Tairawhiti business is working to revive the strong wool industry. Wisewool is family-run, headed by Henry Hansen, who's… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.A copyright expert says the rise of Artificial Intelligence means academics and authors are increasingly at risk of having their work taken without their knowledge and published. Last month… Read more Audio

11:47 AM.Comedians Elisabeth Easther and Irene Pink have a few laughs and take us through the week that was. Read more Audio

11:33 AM.The butterfly effect of selection decisions is being felt this week in the world of sport - Sam Ackerman looks at the return of top rugby coach Jamie Joseph to NZ and its potential implications, Eddie… Read more Audio

10:49 AM.RNZ Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod discusses passenger train Te Huia, which is back up and running its full route from Hamilton to Auckland after a temporary halt due to safety concerns. And the… Read more Audio

10:42 AM.Melanie O'Loughlin reviews So Distant From My Life by Monique Ilboudo; translated Yarri Kamara published by Titled Axis Press. Read more Audio

10:07 AM.Maud Arnold is one half of a sisterly duo who have been revolutionising the world of tap dance. She and older sister Chloe started dancing at an early age in Washington DC - learning a bit of… Read more Audio

9:48 AM.RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses a looming motion of no confidence in the government of Vanuatu, and a round up of other stories making headlines in the region. Read more Audio

9:30 AM.A group representing three thousand commercial and residential builders says urgent action is needed from whichever party leads the next government to shore-up a vital sector. Master Builders has… Read more Audio

9:08 AM.Leaders within the aged care sector are warning New Zealand could find itself short of tens of thousands of beds within the next two decades. Te Whatu Ora projects 78-thousand beds will be needed by… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Susie to talk about the big names joining season three of Only Murders in the Building (Disney+), the second season of Men in Kilts starring Outlander's Sam… Read more Audio

11:25 AM.The Japanese bonsai – a "perfect little tree" that thrives only with lots and lots of care – is a good metaphor for children raised to be reliant on high levels of support, says clinical psychologist… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Technology correspondent Tony Grasso joins Susie to talk about how the security questions we rely on to our secure our accounts ..."what's your mum's maiden name?", "your first pet's name" could be… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Che Baker, editor of the Southland Times, talks about former New Zealand Idol contestant and now MoreFM broadcaster Steve Broad officially being confirmed the winner of a by-election and sworn in this… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Kiran Dass reviews Porn: An Oral History by Polly Barton Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Filmmaker Celine Song's first feature film is being described as the best Sundance Festival debut in years. Past Lives is a modern-day love story, centered on the lives two childhood sweethearts… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Susie to talk about a cyber attack of the Electoral Commission, that's left the names and addresses of 40 million voters in the hands of the hackers - and has raised… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.We are often given the advice to eat more plant-based foods for our health and the environment. On the back of this we've seen a huge influx of meat substitutes on the supermarket shelves - but how… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Netsafe is reporting an 88 percent rise in cases of sextortion since 2019. It is a type of blackmail when someone threatens to share a nude image or sexually explicit video of you online - unless you… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Budgeting services are frustrated at the Government's u-turn on plans which would require Buy Now Pay Later providers to do affordability checks before giving out loans. Officials had proposed… Read more Audio