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Two years ago we talked to a Kiwi woman who, along with her sister, had set up project delivering books by motorbike to some of Vietnam's poorest villages. The Motorbike Book Club is still going… Audio, Gallery

Parents worry about what teenagers are doing their smartphones. But maybe we are worrying about the wrong thing. Instead of focusing on what they're doing on their devices parents need to worry about… Audio

Indie-folk troubadour Flip Grater has left Paris and a life of touring to settle in Christchurch, but her latest EP, Lullabies for her now three year old daughter Anaïs, is suffused with the ambience… Audio

New research lead by Island Conservation has drawn up a list of 107 islands around the globe that give endangered species the best chance to survive. Audio

Well before the tragedy in Christchurch journalist and author Ginger Gorman warned about the dangers of Facebook Live and the connection between online rhetoric and murder. Audio

Armageddon Expo kicks off in Wellington in a week or so, and it's announced rule changes, in light of the Christchurch terror attack.  Audio

Get lots of natural light, not too much direct sun, and avoid blue light at bedtime. Those are the simple rules to live by when it comes to our ancient and complex relationship with the sun.  Audio

They provide clean air for us to breathe, beautify our spaces and bring nature to our doorstep - but not all areas in Auckland have as many trees as others. Auckland council has released a strategy to… Audio

Fascism wears a very different face than it did 50 or 100 years ago, according to author and activist Laurie Penny. “This new kind of villainy, it looks like the people in your street, it looks like… Audio

The name Michael Hill is synonymous with jewellery and entrepreneurship. He joins Jesse with some of his favourite books and music while discussing a life in gems. Audio

After seeing one too many skips overflowing with usable materials, Auckland tradie Tim Boyd started dragging pieces of timber home to his flat at the end of the day and making them into new things… Audio, Gallery

Malaysian-born, Melbourne-based chef Tony Tan joins us to talk food, his upcoming culinary tours in Auckland in May, and his recipe for Yangzhou Fried Rice. Audio

Having some money that you can easily access when things go wrong is one of the most important aspects of managing your finances.  Audio

Lester Wright, Jesse's uncle, lost his wedding ring while swimming off the coast of Waiake. He asked for help, and someone with a metal detector answered his call.   Audio

At just 8 years old, Max Earnshaw started busking on the streets of Christchurch (with parental supervision). He's now 21, living in Auckland, and releasing his own music. Video, Audio

Kate Sylvester is one of the many top Kiwi fashion designers who have already joined the collective Mindful Fashion New Zealand. She tells Jesse Mulligan that NZ has a very small clothing industry… Audio

Soul singer TEEKS will headline his first ever New Zealand show later this month when he joins the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at the Auckland Town Hall.  Video, Audio

Beat Rhythm Fashion were the darlings of the post-punk music scene in Wellington in the late '70s and early '80s. Now, over 30 years later, they're back together with a new album Tenterhook. Video, Audio

From 'Empty Garden' to 'Night Shift', via 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond' and 'Beryl', we play some of the greatest tribute songs, as suggested by RNZ listeners. Video, Audio

When Alana Scott was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and coeliac disease, the young Hamilton woman was told she'd have to eat a gluten-free and low-FODMAP diet to manage her… Audio

Angela Lassig is an Auckland-based dress historian who's been researching and writing about historical fashion in museums for more than 25 years Audio, Gallery

Stitch Kitchen is teaching people to mend their clothes rather than throw them out. Audio