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Wellington is the first region in New Zealand to surpass a weekly median rent of $600. Jesse speaks to a young Wellington renter who's just found a flat after a long hunt. Audio

Go big or go home just doesn't work for Dr BJ Fogg, founder and director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. He advocates for making bad habits tiny. He shares his tips with Jesse Audio

Most parents of children with autism spectrum disorder experience serious mental health issues linked to stress. AUT Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Daniel Shepherd talks to Jesse… Audio

It's been announced the Resource Management act is going to be scrapped and replaced with three new laws. Jesse speaks to Dr Bryce Wilkinson from the New Zealand Initiative about why it had to change.

A year long trial has shown that beef patties can be produced sustainably across the supply chain in New Zealand, according to the Ministry for Primary industries. Audio

Watercare's executive programme director the Central Interceptor project, Shayne Cunis talks to Jesse about where things are at with their work and what they've found along the way. Audio, Gallery

Dr Grant Morris charts the golden age of NZ overseas travel from the mid-1960s to 2020. Audio

Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jesse about the effects that tourism has on CO2 emissions. Audio

This week for NZ Screen History Jesse speaks to David McPhail about the satirical comedy shows he put together throughout the 70s and 80s. Audio

New Zealand director Roseanne Liang's latest film opened in cinemas around the country on Thursday. She talks to Jesse about filming Shadow in the Cloud entirely in New Zealand with a stellar… Video, Audio

Dr Marissa King reveals how social connections can make you smarter, more resilient, and even help you live longer.  Audio

A special service has been held in Napier today to mark 90 years since the deadly magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck.  Audio

When writer John Colapinto damaged his vocal chords, he discovered how magnificent our ability to speak is. Audio

Jesse speaks to the co-authors of a new book offering a roadmap to improve your mental wellbeing. Audio

Only 10 percent of historic peat wetlands remain, according to Forest and Bird. Advocate Annabeth Cohen explains to Jesse why they need more.  Audio

We look at the drama unfolding on Wall Street, where investors are bidding up the prices of some small US companies. Audio

Mary Holm talks to Jesse about spending, saying it's okay as long as you’re not getting into debt! Audio

This year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards longlist has been announced! Journalist, writer and literary editor at Newsroom, Steve Braunias, shares his thoughts on the list with Jesse. Audio

It's time for New Zealand to move from "advocacy to action" when it comes to climate change, says the Sustainable Business Council. The council's executive director, Mike Burrell, explains what needs… Audio

Chloe Gong is a Kiwi author who had her first adult novel published just last year, at 19 - and it made the New York times best sellers list! She talks to Jesse about her favourite books, movies… Audio

Senior business journalist Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about the suggestion by the National Party to rezone land to address the housing crisis. Audio

Former New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman says Big Food marketers and politicians thrive on a food system that isn't good for us and isn't good for the planet. He  talks to Jesse about trying… Audio

Leading vaccinologist Dr Helen Petousis-Harris believes a lot more work needs to be done to collect data on baseline death rates before there is a vaccine roll out in New Zealand. Audio