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Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics. Audio

On Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's 80th birthday, RNZ Concert presenter Clarissa Dunn joins Jesse to share magical moments from Dame Kiri's career including recordings of the young star on the rise and… Video, Audio

What does the future of food look like? What will we be eating in the future? Quinault Childs is research director in the Food Futures Lab at the Silicon Valley based Institute for the Future. His… Audio

Once upon a time they were known as 'Big Fat Noises', then they were 'Starfish' but the name they went on to sell over 100 million albums worldwide with is Coldplay.  Marty Jones joins Jesse to talk… Audio

Ten years ago, tired of the "negativity" on social media, Invercargill woman Mary Gilbert launched the Facebook group Southland Random Acts of Kindness. "The community here in Invercargill is… Audio

For Made in NZ this week we head to sunny Nelson where woodworker and artist Katrine Kaarsemaker makes Flap! toys, These are simply handmade toys which flap, anything such as native birds, bats and… Audio

To highlight the value of their service, this month the CAB have teamed with Trademe to run a series of auctions representing the cost of the free advice given out throughout February. Audio

It might be the first official day of Autumn, but there's still plenty of summer fruit around to use or preserve. Today Jess Daniell, of Jess's Underground Kitchen, has a great recipe for a salad… Audio

The Barden Party are a group of travelling thespians from Nelson who've just returned from their first Australian tour.  Show directors and performers Laura Irish and Ollie Howlett speak to Jesse. Audio

"Click here, sign up to our news letter, tag a friend to be in to win" - it's everywhere online. But could you do a roaring trade without social media? That's a question marketing strategist Rachel… Audio

Today entrepreneur, business mentor and technology evangelist Ben Kepes is with Jesse to Solve the World's Problems. He says, "it's all about a bag of cement". Audio

The Gardyne Family has been growing oats north of Gore for five generations. Grower and Oat Industry Chairman Graeme Gardyne shares the family story with Jesse. Audio

Donald's Farm is a not-for-profit educational dairy farm on the edge of Auckland. 31-year-old farm manager Sam Waugh balances managing the operation with teaching young people. He joins Jesse.  Audio

Wellington band TOI teamed up with some Olympians to make a uniquely New Zealand soundtrack for our Olympic competitors. Cyclist Ellesse Andrews features on the track, called "Ain't Just Dreaming". Audio

We often have famous actors, authors, and media people sharing their favourite things on Bookmarks. But today our guest has a PhD in Chemistry from Harvard University. Professor Kurt Krause shares his… Audio

When Canterbury photographer Shoshannah Shand goes tramping, she usually has her five-year-old son and 9-month-old daughter in tow. She shares tips and inspiration for outdoor adventures with kids on… Audio

Comedian Alice Snedden explores our curiously apathetic response to climate change in a new two-part instalment of the doco series Bad News. Video, Audio

Today's Monday Expert Feature is on Customs - what happens behind the scenes at our borders - airports, marine ports, and postal service. We speak to Customs Group Manager, Intelligence… Audio, Gallery

A New South Wales police officer has been charged with the murders of a Sydney couple. 28 year old Beau Lamarre handed himself in to his colleagues this afternoon, in connection to the disappearance… Video, Audio