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Our abrupt change to a lifestyle on screens means we're learning about the consequences as we live them. Dr Alex Muntz is an Ophthalmology research fellow at the University of Auckland, he speaks to… Audio

Here in New Zealand, the first person in the world was injected with new gene editing material designed to modify the DNA which produces bad cholesterol. Dr Ralph Stuart, speaks to Jesse about the… Audio

A new seagrass restoration project is being trialed with the hope it can then create an effective way to plant more of it around Aotearoa and help fight climate change.  Cawthron Institute lead… Audio

Jim Wheeler is a New Zealand bronze sculptor, who stops every few metres to examine various leaves, branches and roots. He fell in love with New Zealand's ancient native flora, and moved to Aotearoa… Audio

A very special movie is premiering tonight at the New Zealand International Film Festival. It's a called Kainga. Shuchi Kothari is one of Kainga's producers, she talks to Jesse about the film. Audio

New research on a large scale has concluded that napping may in fact be bad for your health!  Sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta, talks Jesse about the research. Audio

Today on NZ Sport History we're reflecting on a milestone achievement in the world of basketball. In 2002, the Tall Blacks flew to Indianapolis to compete in the FIBA World Championship. Player Ed… Audio

Brendan Dugan remembers the late country musician John Hore Grenell, of Whitecliffs, Canterbury. Audio

Hamilton residents are fed up with the state of the city's berms, safety barriers and traffic islands which are overgrown with gorse and other weeds.  Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor talks to Jesse about… Audio

There was a time when Dr Ruja Ignatova was like a rock star, with fans flocking to Wembley arena to hear her talk about Onecoin, her cryptocurrency she said would kill Bitcoin. Now she's on the FBI's… Audio

Our guest on bookmarks today is businessman and philanthropist Chris Parkin. This year marks 10 years since he established the Parkin Drawing Prize, in which the winner is awarded $25,000. Audio

Although gender equality has come a long way, women still do twice as much domestic labour and childcare as their male partners. Outdated expectations of "what women do and what men do" can negatively… Audio

For today's Music Feature we're exploring the Art of Broadway Orchestration with Auckland University musicologist Gregory Camp. Audio

As the borders re-open and more people look to travel in spite of COVID cases, travel agents have had to adapt to the new rules and regulations that are in place and the differing requirements… Audio

Around this time of year, some people might find they have citrus coming out their ears.The call is out for people with citrus and seasonal fruit trees with surplus fruit, to donate to those in need.

It didn't matter that Dr Raj Telhan knows all about the science of why sugar is bad for us, contributing to higher blood pressure, inflammation, even diabetes. He still found it hard to resist. Audio

An electric motorbike company that began as a startup in a Wairarapa shed is about to move onto the global stage. UBCO Bikes chief executive Katherine Sandford talks to Jesse about their bikes and new… Audio

Donations of blood and plasma is being severely impacted by winter illness, with over 30% of donors cancelling and rescheduling their appointments. New Zealand Blood Service's Asuka Burge talks to… Audio