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11:19 AM.The so-called 'Authorship Question', the controversy over whether Shakespeare wrote the works in his name remains a remarkably popular dispute, and is closely bound up with one of the world's other… Read more Audio

11:10 AM.Business Commentator Rod Oram with news that Genesis Energy is optimistic about long-term outlook for gas supplies, good results this corporate reporting season from Tourism Holdings and Vista. And… Read more Audio

11:06 AM.Elisabeth Easther reviews Take Nothing With You by Patrick Gale, which is published by Hachette. Read more Audio

10:07 AM.Former Prime Minister, head of the UN Development Programme, and Secretary General aspirant Helen Clark, talks with Kathryn about her long career, and her experience of leadership, gender equality and… Read more Audio

9:52 AM.US correspondent, Gabbi Levy on the laying to rest of Republican senator, John McCain and the dignified nature of the bipartisan eulogies and reflections on his legacy. This included several not so… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Scientists from an international study are warning that Earth is at risk of entering a hothouse climate that could lead to global average temperatures of up to five degrees and sea levels rising more… Read more Audio

9:10 AM.The Commission for Financial Capability says only 59 per cent of 18 to 34 year olds report having car insurance, due to the high cost of policies. It says this can have massive financial consequences… Read more Audio

11:49 AM.Bill McKay reports on our historic buildings and the character of our small regional towns facing multiple threats. Read more Audio

11:34 AM.Lisa Loveday from Eat Auckland runs Korean food tours in Auckland. Student, Suna Kim, who is from Seoul helps guide diners through the tastes and culture of her homeland. Read more Audio, Gallery

11:06 AM.Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills reflect on the latest political happenings, including the standing down of Labour MP Meka Whaitiri, and tension remains on the Simon Bridges… Read more Audio

10:41 AM.Carole Beu from the Women's Bookshop reviews Milkman by Anna Burns, which is published by Faber & Faber. "This remarkable novel, longlisted for this year's Man Booker Prize, is set in an unknown city… Read more Audio

10:07 AM.How in a world becoming increasingly more reliant on data, we can best use this data to address some of the major challenges we face, including developing renewable energy, climate change impacts… Read more Audio

9:55 AM.Europe Correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports on protests in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, with anti fascist groups holding counter rallies following far right groups marching and doing the Nazi… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Māori language doyens Sir Timoti Karetu and Professor Scotty Morrison on the resurgence of te reo Māori and safeguarding it for future generations. Read more Audio

11:48 AM.Radar and Melanie Bracewell tell us about the Canadian bride "Susan" who cancelled her wedding after guests were reluctant to fork out $1500 a head. She then took to social media to diss friends and… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Sport with Brendan Telfer, including Noeline's Taurua to coach the Silver Ferns and Steve Hanson cap in hand to the Government for funding for the All Blacks. Also, the top off in tennis controversy.

11:06 AM.New music with Jeremy Taylor with the latest from Boz Scaggs, a solo debut from singer guitarist Theresa Wayman (TT), Princess Chelsea aka Auckland based singer songwriter Chelsea Nikkel, and a track… Read more Audio

10:11 AM.With a strong background in documentary making Yaba Badoe is a dual British and Ghanaian citizen, who's passionate about portraying women's lives in an authentic way. She was one of 50 writers to be… Read more Audio

9:49 AM.Ed White reports from Asia on the worst flooding in south west India in decades, and pressure mounts on Aung San Suu Kyi. Read more Audio

9:36 AM.Under Section 501 of Australia's Migration Act all non-citizens who fail a character test are sent home. Hour-long documentary Section 501, to be screened on Maori TV on Monday September 3rd, follows… Read more Audio

9:24 AM.Campaigners say supermarkets like New World which provide wipes near shopping trollies must stop the practice, as its bad for the environment and is also scaremongering customers into unnecessary… Read more Audio

9:08 AM.Moves are underway to give motorists who unwittingly buy damaged used vehicles, a full history including whether they've been written off in crashes overseas, including the establishment of a… Read more Audio