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New flatties Tomuri Spicer, Hamish Waddell, Gabi Summerfield and Sam Meikle have taken up residence at 660 Castle Street - former home to the band Six60. They're the recipients of the University's… Audio

The annual Haumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition is happening this Sunday. As with many events in Hawke's Bay, things are different this year, with people in the midst of cyclone recovery. Julia Hughes… Audio

It's estimated around 10% of New Zealanders have dyslexia. The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation is rolling out C-Pen readers - devices which can scan and read out text. Audio

We need to understand the biological origins of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating to develop effective treatments, says psychology professor Dr Cynthia Bulik. Audio

This week's bookmarks guest is Anne Tiernan. She grew up in Ireland before moving to New Zealand in 2004. She's just published her debut novel, The Last Days of Joy, which will be released March 28th.

For today's music feature we're joined by local musician Paul McLaney to talk about the music and legacy of Peter Gabriel. After leaving Genesis and embarking on a solo career he became somewhat of an… Audio

A conversation Dr Mesmin Destin had with an adult when was 16 has stayed with him forever. Now he's a social psychologist and professor of human development and social policy Northwestern University… Audio

For today's expert we're talking to wedding planner Teuila Benioni about tips and tricks to make sure the big day goes without any issues. Audio

The Spinoff have recruited one of New Zealand's best and funniest writers to be their resident advice columnist. Hera Lindsay Bird is well known for her poetry will now be helping readers with their… Audio

Glucose monitors can make a huge difference in the lives on people with Type 1 diabetes. One parent shares the difference in makes in their family. Audio

The other day, we featured some music from Butler - a rock band formed in 1970s Christchurch. We since found out that two of the original members Steve Apirana and Heidi - Matt Warren - are in… Audio

Cardiac arrests, burn victims, patients in need of a fitting for a prosthetic leg; it's just another day in the life of nurse Jade Pengelly. Only her patients are dogs, horses even a tortoise and a… Audio

For this week's Bookmarks we are speaking to Dr Malvindar Singh-Bains from the University of Auckland's Centre for Brain Research. Audio

Aoteroa is home to more than 1000 back country huts of all shapes, sizes and elevation levels. Wilderness Magazine has put together a list of New Zealand's best 40 huts, from across the width and… Audio

Menopause has a PR problem. New York Times journalist Susan Dominus shares her own experience and what the new science says about menopause. Audio