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11:35 AM.A group of yachting women from the United States and Canada, who are stuck at a marina in WhangÄrei because of Covid-19, are putting together a cook book, suited to life on the high seas. Read more Audio

10:40 AM.Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante, published by Allen & Unwin. Read more Audio

10:12 AM.Chelsea Herbert followed her older brother into go-karting, racing those for nine years before moving into the car scene. The Ssangyong ute series was her first foray into that world - an accident in… Read more Audio

9:50 AM.Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the rise in Brexit tensions after the UK's moves to break the Brexit agreement signed in January. Read more Audio

9:30 AM.You might have heard about the 'gender pay gap' but what about the gender 'aspiration gap' ? That's when fewer women at every stage of their career aspire to leadership roles, compared to men. Read more Audio

9:08 AM.A new report puts the cost of having to fix defects in new house builds at $2.5b each year. The figure's been hammered out by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research in an analysis of direct… Read more Audio

11:35 AM.In this week's sports wrap, Sam looks at the potential for New Zealand to lose the hosting rights for the Rugby Championship to Australia, All Blacks joining the ranks of provincial rugby, and the All… Read more Audio

11:08 AM.Former misanthropist turned thoughtful family man Bill Callahan released a new album this week, wryly entitled Gold Record. We'll hear two tracks from that today, alongside a song from Troy Kingi's… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.David Hill reviews The Manger, the Mikdash and the Mosque by David McGill, published by David McGill. Read more Audio

10:08 AM.Auckland music and film maker, Kim Hegan tells the story of his extraordinarily influential Buddhist teacher, Kangyur Rinpoche who he met back in the 1970's. He recently returned to India, where they… Read more Audio

9:51 AM.Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta with an update on the Bougainville election, tension between Solomon's provinces and the central government, and the importance of Tongan Language Week. 

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9:35 AM.Sales of E bikes are predicted to overtake sales of new cars in a few years, and they have an important roll to play in a low carbon transport system. Public health researcher at the University of… Read more Audio

9:06 AM.Those working to get offshore visa holders back into the country have welcomed changes from the government - but say they hope it's just a start.The categories under which people can apply for an… Read more Audio

11:50 AM.Film and TV reviewer James Croot reviews Mulan, Long Way Up - which reunites Ewan McGregor and his mate Charley Boorman on a new motorbike adventure. Read more Audio

11:27 AM.A Northland iwi is putting its own spin on the international Incredible Years parenting programme, localising it with input from kaumatua and kapa haka. Read more Audio

11:07 AM.Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about the Government's detailed Industry Transformation Plans being developed for a handful of key future-focused industries, including… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Paul Diamond reviews Fire Country: How Indigenous Fire Management Could Save Australia by Victor Steffenson, published by Explore Australia Publishing. Read more Audio

10:07 AM.On September 18th 2012, senior Harvard University scholar, Dr Karen King, revealed she'd found an ancient manuscript, which had the potential to send shock waves throughout the Christian world. Read more Audio

9:50 AM.UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about Boris Johnson's threat to renege on the EU withdrawal treaty, and as a new wave of Covid infections is feared in Britain, the government has… Read more Audio

9:27 AM.Critics of televised school sport want to see greater scrutiny applied to how it's run, amid concerns the professionalisation of sport at a younger age will increase the pressure on teenage players. Read more Audio

9:07 AM.Yesterday Labour announced its new tax policy - a hike in the top tax rate to 39 per cent for every dollar earned over $180,000. The new rate will raise $550 million per year. Read more Audio

11:53 AM.Science commentator Malvindar Singh-Bains joins Kathryn to look at the number of Covid patients that have experienced neurological issues, and how that could grow as the pandemic progresses… Read more Audio

11:39 AM.League of Live Illustrators' Steve Templer and Megan Salole join Kathryn Ryan to explain their unique way of making important ideas visible and shareable, on topics as diverse as health, criminal… Read more Video, Audio, Gallery