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For this week's NZ Sporting History we speak to sprint kayaker Dame Lisa Carrington, our most decorated Olympian of all time. Audio

A group of older Wellingtonians are getting creative in drama-based programmes run by the charitable trust Voice Arts. Director Nicola Pauling tells Jesse Mulligan about their work. Audio

On Monday, Tauranga City Council voted to reclassify part of the Gate Pā Recreation Reserve to establish a National Institute of the New Zealand Land Wars. Ngai Tamarawaho representative and historian… Audio

Today's Bookmarks is with Dominican Friar Peter Murnane. Murnane has been a Dominican priest for over 60 years, but has repeatedly stood out from the pack for his willingness to stand against… Audio

Last week, Suraya Goss graduated from Massey University with a BA in matauranga Maori or Maori knowledge. Across the three-year degree she made the choice to submit every assignment and exam in te… Audio

When it comes to creativity, the quantity of your ideas is more important than the quality, says Stanford University professor Jeremy Utley. “If you want good ideas, generate more ideas, and if you… Video, Audio

Every time you download a song, buy a book online or watch a favorite show on a streaming service, the artist who created that content has to share their paycheck with the big tech companies who… Audio

Ned Barraud is an award-winning author and illustrator who has produced a huge range of children's books centered around our native environment. Ned talks to Jesse about his latest work. Audio

A small Southland town on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with a mysterious connection to Beatrix Potter has strengthened its ties - and it's quite a tale.  Southland District Council graphic designer… Audio

This week's critter is the Antarctic sea pig - a rotund pink sea cucumber that lives on the muddy seafloor of the Ross Sea. Sea pigs are like living vacuum cleaners for the ocean. They spend their… Audio

Today chef and Shared Kitchen founder, Julie Biuso, has a great recipe for how to take care of the excess of avocados around right now. She's a got a tasty recipe for avocados and prawns topped with a… Audio

Today's NZ Live is with an rising young star hailing from Hawke's Bay. Arahi's had a string of singles that have been hugely successful online. He's now just released his debut EP Revelator. Audio

Today we have the acclaimed and Oscar nominated actor, Richard E Grant in the Auckland studio.  He's bringing his deeply personal show An Evening with Richard E Grant to Auckland's Town Hall tomorrow… Audio

Being wheelchair friendly isn't always a consideration on a garden tour but it's something organisers of this weekend's Auckland Garden DesignFest are out to change.  Debbie Hardy is the Chief… Audio

Today in New Zealand Sporting History we're going back to 2014 when an amateur football team from Auckland took on the world and almost came out on top. Former All White and Auckland City stalwart… Audio

Today's first song is the latest track from Kiwi-Pacific musician Lou'ana. Her latest single, Lost and Found, is released today with the video coming out at 7 tonight. Lou'ana speaks to Jesse. Audio

Millions of children all over the world go to sleep at night with the words and pictures created by Oliver Jeffers swirling in their heads.  Oliver Jeffers' newest book is:  Meanwhile Back on Earth. Audio

This week's guest is Zane Lowe. He's a hugely successful New Zealand DJ who's currently Apple Music's global creative director and co-head of artist relations. Audio

If you've got a bit of land why not think about grazing a coloured sheep - it could be well worth your while. Renewed interest in home-knitting and spinning has pushed up demand for coloured wool -… Audio

A group of Canterbury University engineering students has been working on a unique project which they hope will bring them a world record. Inspired by the legendary kiwi racer Burt Munro, they've… Audio