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10:35 AM.Melissa Oliver reviews three of her favourite books from last year. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.16-year-old blind rower Toby Ireland's big goal is to reach the LA Olympic Games in 2028. Toby and his parents Nikki and Saul joined Kathryn in the studio. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses the early impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the region, Vanuatu's official election results, and more.  Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Earlier this year Meta announced some big changes to how its platforms like Facebook and Instagram would operate. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.A first-of-its-kind study has found disabled people are more likely to be stopped by police, have force used against them, and ultimately end up in the courts. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to discuss what he's been watching of late.  Read more Audio

11:25 AM.How can parents help their kids with the transition? Clinical Psychologist and mum of three Jacqui Maguire speaks with Kathryn. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Technology commentator Bill Bennett discusses the bombshell release of China's DeepSeek AI and the implications.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Samantha discusses the latest in Nelson including speed limit concerns, Lyn Fleming's death and the subsequent police investigation, and whale strandings in Golden Bay. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Phil Vine reviews three of his favourite books from last year. Read more Audio

10:30 AM.This weekend in Mount Maunganui, over 80 children living with autism will enjoy a day of surf lessons thanks to not-for-profit Surfers Healing.  Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Kate Mikhail is a former chronic insomniac who has written a book on her findings called 'Teach Yourself to Sleep: An ex-insomniac's guide'.  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.UK correspondent Dan Bloom looks at Chancellor Rachel Reeve's push for a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport.  Read more Audio

9:30 AM.It's been nearly 46 years since a capping week stunt turned into a flashpoint for race relations in Aotearoa.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Kathryn speaks with Treasury's Chief Economics adviser Dominick Stephens. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Physicist Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn for an update on the world of science.  Read more Audio

11:20 AM.Steven Yin has been working with Bonsai trees for 20 years and runs the country's biggest commercial bonsai nursery with some 5000 trees. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins Kathryn with new music from Marlon Williams and Nadia Reid. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Updates on the SailGP spectacular, showtime at Eden Park, Devonport, and the Mangawhai tornado.  Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews three of her favourite books from last year. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.The nightmare endured by French grandmother Gisèle Pelicot, who was drugged and raped over a decade, shocked the world. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Karen Middleton is Political Editor of the Guardian Australia. Read more Audio

9:35 AM.Wanaka start-up e-bike manufacturer Le Velo Studios is a finalist in a green award in Germany. Founder Alex Guichard joins Kathryn.  Read more Audio

9:15 AM.More foot traffic in the main cities is expected to be a significant boost for retailers facing a much slower than hoped for economic recovery.

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9:05 AM.The Green Building Council says the Government's proposal to simplify insulation standards does not address the growing issue of overheating new builds. Read more Audio