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9:30 AM.A mindfulness programme for school children around the country has just attracted a high profile ambassador in the form of Sir Ashley Bloomfield. Pause Breathe Smile is a programme developed by Grant… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in 50 days, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, bringing in an estimated $200 million to the economy. The defending champions USA are playing three pool games… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.This week, Kennedy Warne takes in a visit to Broome and the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, and evidence of the Aboriginal renaissance in Australia. Read more Audio, Gallery

11:30 AM.After 25 years working in restaurants, Alesha Bilbrough-Collins is now all about promoting "real food" in her local community. In the new cookbook Food for Thought, Alesha shares not only recipes and… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle join Kathryn to talk about the latest poll which has the Greens taking a major hit and National and Act able to govern alone.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.David Williams is a South Island reporter for Newsroom Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Kiran Dass reviews August Blue by Deborah Levy, published by Penguin Random House Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Next month Madeleine Sami takes on the biggest acting role of her career to date in new Australian black comedy Deadloch. She tells Kathryn Ryan why it's taken her so long to get a lead role. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at the success of Turkey's president Erdogan in the second presidential run-off held overnight New Zealand time. What will it mean for… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Since the weather event, multi-sector rural coordination groups have let the Government know what they expect in terms of a blueprint for recovery aimed at helping farmers, growers and families work… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Long Covid and ME/CFS (formerly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) are effectively the same thing, according to an Otago University researcher who says people with these illnesses need more support… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew have a few laughs. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Mellissa Oliver from Unity Books Wellington reviews Happy Place by Emily Henry, published by Penguin. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Image is everything - or is it? Sam looks at some of the images and reputations on the line in the world of sport, from beloved local heroes, to unexpected figureheads, rebuilt careers and tarnishing… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.New music from SZA, reissues of the Proud compilation and Space Waltz debut, plus farewells to the great Tina Turner and Smiths bassist Andy Rourke. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Hokianga residents are angry about treated wastewater being discharged into the iconic Hokianga Harbour meanwhile an invasive seaweed is causing concern after being found at Rawhiti near Russell. And… Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Australian journalist Tracey Spicer speaks out against the use of sexist and racist stereotypes by artificial intelligence technology in her new book Man-Made. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Asia correspondent Ed White talks to Kathryn about a comedian in Beijing has found himself in serious hot water after joking about the Chinese military, and Joe Biden signaling a 'thaw' in relations… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.A big change to the way we pay the bills kicks in today - they'll now be processed 365 days a year, instead of just Monday to Friday - Kathryn is joined by Steve Wiggins, CEO of Payments NZ. Also… Read more Audio

9:10 AM.A group of mental health academics says the workforce must move to an apprenticeship model, where health care assistants and support workers learn on the job. Associate Professor of Mental Health and… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Film and TV correspondent Laumata Lauano joins Kathryn to look at Netflix's Bridgerton spin-off Queen Charlotte, the new season of Pacific drama Brutal Lives and a quirky Kiwi comedy, Millie Lies Low… Read more Audio

11:25 AM.There's nothing wrong with dyslexic people, they just need help to navigate a world wired for language processors rather than visual thinkers, says retired psychologist Laughton King. He says parents… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Technology expert Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh joins Kathryn to talk about the continued debate on how to handle the rise of artificial intelligence in the education sector, how people can develop their AI… Read more Audio

10:50 AM.The hunting season is well underway in Southland/Fiordland. Kirsty talks to Kathryn about duck shooting, muttonbirds and the Wapiti ballot. Also Fiordland has featured prominently at the New Zealand… Read more Audio

10:40 AM.Louise O'Brien reviews Killing Moon by Jo Nesbo, published by Penguin Random House Read more Audio