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In January last year, a clothing recycling company diverted 11 kilograms of unwanted textiles from the landfill. Last month they saved 11 tonnes. Jeff Vollebregt is the director of Upparel, he speaks… Audio

A landmark treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas has been finalised. New Zealand has played a key role in making it happen. Professor Joanna Mossop with Victoria University's Faculty… Audio

It's never been an easy marriage, the union between democracy and capitalism. But neither can survive without the other and they are in jeopardy says preeminent financial journalist, Martin Wolf. Audio

Brad Foster reports on the ongoing struggles for many residents living in flood-affected regions of Northern NSW one year on and Qantas' goal of increasing staff by 8000 over the next 10 years. Audio

Lurking in the collections of our regional museums are historic items which contain harmful chemicals used in their creation which can cause health problems for those who care for them. Audio

A small biotech start-up based in Nelson aims to end to the suffering caused by viral disease and at the same time up-end the way pharmaceutical drugs are developed. Co-founder, chief science officer… Audio

The Ice Fernz have just landed back in Aotearoa after the World Championships in Cape Town over the past couple weeks. Dr Helen Murray is one of that team, she talks to Jesse. Audio

Modern dating is going old school. Dating apps are a multi-billion dollar industry, but more people are trying to find love in more traditional ways.This is the view of Lakshmi Rengarajan, a former… Audio

Cuts to arts subjects at Otago University were made back in 2016, with the university citing a drop in enrollments. Professor Paul Spoonley, Research Director for the College of Humanities and Social… Audio

National Farmers' Market Week kicks off on March 11. It is a chance to discuss how we can support local growers and farmers, especially with so many devastated by flooding. Alex Sims speaks to Jesse.

One of our body's greatest weapons again illness and injury can also be a cause of diabetes, depression and cancer. Inflammation is sometimes an insidious force in our bodies, destroying healthy… Audio

For today's music feature, we are talking about legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck. Jeff first rose to fame as part of the Yardbirds, replacing Eric Clapton, also bringing in Jimmy Page, (latterly of… Audio

Today neuropsychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about dealing with ongoing trauma in the wake of flooding initially caused by cyclone Gabrielle and compounded by more bad weather. Audio

Tree's are an important tool for our cities to be resilient when it comes to heavy rain. Mark Lockhart is a landscape architect, board member of The Tree Council, and involved with Mana Rakau. He… Audio

There's tonnes of silt smothering the East Coast right now in badly hit flood areas. But what is it? Professor Troy Baisden principal investigator at Te Punaha Matatini Centre of Research Excellence… Audio

When Helen Lehndorf forages along paths in parks in the city, or in the wild spaces of the Manawatu, she gets some greens for her dinner, and solace for her soul.  She shares her personal story as… Audio

Today Tony Murrell joins Jesse to answer any of your gardening questions. He's a landscape designer with 30 years experience and likes to travel the world to get inspiration for outdoor spaces in… Audio

Today chef and food stylist Gretchen Lowe from My Weekend Table, shares a recipe that's perfect for sharing. It's also a recipe that doesn't need to be hot to be served. Audio

Auckland pop duo Foley perform tracks from their debut album CROWD PLEASER PT 1.  Video, Audio