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Famous fictional historians: Are there any? Archaeologists have Indiana Jones and Lara Croft. Lawyers have Atticus Finch and Harvey Specter. But what about historians? Who are the fictional… Audio

Today senior NZ Herald writer, Simon Wilson, looks at what he calls National and Labour's slum enabling act, by allow high density housing in areas without the need for resources consent. Audio

Former National MP and speaker of the house Lockwood Smith joins us today. But we're not talking politics, despite that being the story of the day. We're talking about the kids quiz shows he hosted… Audio

Our Bookmarks guest is director, actor, writer, and co-founder of Proudly Asian Theatre, Chye-Ling Huang. She talks to Jesse about books, music, movies and more. Audio

We head to Tairawhiti, Gisborne, where Jill White has a very personal radio memory to share with us. Audio

Pōhutukawa trees are bursting into bloom around Aotearoa as we head into summer. But the beautiful bright-red flowers are not just good to look at, says Whangaparaoa forager Calum Hodgson. He's come… Audio

Jonny Love - local legend in the small community of Whāngārā - tells us about his change of heart to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Audio

We know the name Jack the Ripper, and the legends about his crimes. But the lack of empathy or even interest the lives of the women he killed more than 130 years ago is an indictment of us and our… Audio

Across the 1960s and 70s Mavin Gaye made some of the most enduring music and was one of soul's true superstars.  Audio

Claire reviews Nicky Pellegrino's latest, To Italy, With Love, Lynda Hallinan's, The Joy of Gardening and The Fortnight in September by R C Sherriff. Audio

Dr Hannah Korrel tells us how to navigate potential conflict over Christmas when family gathers.  Audio

A new programme at Duke of Edinburgh New Zealand is putting young people to the test trying to build more sustainable futures.  Audio

Handsome, muscly with a penchant for the fantastic and the monstrous. This is not description of a Hollywood heartthrob, but the Christian God from the bible according to biblical scholar and… Audio

We're talking hip hop and rap - what it is and how to write it - with Dave Atai and Lui Tagaloa. Audio

Our correspondent in Sydney, Brad Foster, talks to Jesse about the latest embarrassment for the Australian cricket team and concerns about Covid reaching remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern… Audio

Saint Alice co-owner Kristian Lloydd tells Jesse about a partnership in Māngere with a local marae and food rescue organisation to give back in tough times. Audio

We've been getting so many lovely radio memories to celebrate 100 years of radio. Today Lloyd Pallensen shares a memory that will resonate with many of our listeners. Audio

Food writer Kelly Gibney doesn't eat salads all year round but loves diving into them when the weather starts heating up. She shares three amazing salad recipes for the upcoming barbecue season. Audio, Gallery

Afternoons Producer and pop culture nerd Alix Higby gives us an explainer on the latest Taylor Swift developments. Video, Audio

Today film reviewer Dom Corry talks about Titane, Breaking Bread and The Night House. Audio

Lynn Jarvis is creating hand-knitted dolls clothes as a way of keeping in touch with her 4-year-old granddaughter. Audio

Simon Morris and Robert Rakete revisit the mid-1970s pop show. Audio