Wallace Chapman

This week's critter is the Hoodwinker Sunfish, a large fish found in the southern waters around New Zealand and South America. They can grow up to 3 metres in length and weigh up to 2 tones. Audio

With Mother's Day on the horizon, NZ Gardener Magazine Editor Jo McCarroll talks to Wallace about the tradition of gifting chrysanthemums to celebrate all things maternal. Audio

Today Ima Cuisine restaurant owner and chef, Yael Shochat, shares a nice recipe for people to make on mother's day. Audio

Since Covid arrived on our shores, genomics has become part of the public consciousness. A new exhibition, Genome Science of Life, which opens on Monday. Genomics Aotearoa director, Professor Peter… Audio

A survey of 300 people with disabilities revealed mass discrimination when it comes to transport services. Barney Koneferenisi talks Wallace about what he's trying to do to solve the problem. Audio

Exciting times for Wellington central with the plans unveiled this week for the 188 million dollar upgrade of the city's library.  Architect Institute president, Judi Keith-Brown talks to  Wallace. Audio

Pioneering peanut-butter maker manufacturer Pic's is adding another milestone to their business credentials. They're the first peanut roastery in the country to be partially solar-powered. Audio

This week we've been playing a series looking back at the lives of NZ WWI veterans who were on the front line at Le Quesnoy. The series was produced by Jude Dobson. Today's is the last in the series.

The future of coastal transport may have arrived. Kiwi company Ocean Flyer has just signed a $700 million dollar deal for 25 electric sea-gliders, which are, essentially, flying ferries.Ocean Flyer… Audio

This week Dr Grant Morris looks back at the history of New Zealand's most famous actors. Audio

The NZ On Screen website added 'Give It A Whirl', a six-part documentary that originally screened in 2003. It recounts the history of rock 'n' roll in Aotearoa. Researcher and associate producer… Audio

Wellington is finally seeing the results of a 12-month food waste diversion trial launched in October 2020. Councillor Laurie Foon talks to Wallace about the trial and the results. Video, Audio

This week we're running a series of WWI veteran stories with Jude Dobson. We share the stories of four men who were all fighting in the Northern French town of Les Quesnoy. Today's episode is about… Audio

Around the globe, remnants of World War II are still being discovered, and New Zealand is no exception. A 1942 25-pounder field gun has been found in a Greytown paddock. Paul Weldrand, talks to… Audio

The lockdowns are over but the scars are going to take some time to heal, especially for teenage girls says Dr Regine Galanti, a clinical psychologist who specializes in adolescent anxiety. Audio

Today's bookmarks guest is chef Cameron Farmilo, the founder of the very popular ice cream parlour 'Duck Island'. Audio