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1:26 PM.Globally, Monarch butterfly numbers are in sharp decline with populations in the United States dropping by as much as 96 percent. The outlook isn't good for Monarchs in New Zealand either. fortunately… Read more Audio

1:18 PM.How we shop could be about to change dramatically, thanks to an AI innovation. Agentic AI can give recommendations and complete commercial transactions on your behalf - without you ever having to… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.We're going to start today's show discussing New Zealand's dog problem and what can be done about it. The death of a Northland women after a fatal dog attack is the latest in a long list of… Read more Audio

3:30 PM.Spymaster George Smiley was at the breakfast-table for Nick Harkaway growing up. His father, John le Carré, born David Cornwell, would draft the Circus's latest intrigues on scraps of paper at dawn… Read more Audio

3:25 PM.Tuesdays means our regular weekly segment 'You're the Judge' where we read out an irk and get your feedback on it. Today's question is about proposals - and whether our correspondent Scott should… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Tim Batt is with Jesse to discuss what's got people talking in the tech world, today he's looking into advancements in batteries and the new incoming low cost MacBook. Read more Audio

2:30 PM.The one and only Nile Rodgers is a guitarist, songwriter and music producer whose career has spanned half a century. He's perhaps best known as the co-founder and frontman of Chic. Today Dianne Swann… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Claire Mabey joins Jesse to review the following books: Stepping Up by David Hill Lyrical Ballads by Bill Manhire What to Wear by Jenny Bornholdt Read more Audio

2:10 PM.It's time for Mayoral minutes, our weekly segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them, and what makes their community special… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Happy Lunar New Year! Yes, billions of people around the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year from today. This year is Year of the Horse, but 2026 is also the Year of the Fire Horse. To explain what… Read more Audio

1:30 PM.For decades, researchers have noted that Alzheimer's disease and cancer rarely occur in the same person, sparking speculation that one may protect against the other Now, scientists have identified a… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.New Zealand teen running prodigy Sam Ruthe is living proof that athletic talent can run deep in the family At just 16 Sam has been in the news lots for his talent after smashing the under 18 indoor… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.A new report that sets out an "affordable" plan to tackle New Zealand's infrastructure has just been released. It was written by the Infrastructure Commission, and it covers all aspects of… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.The wild weather that caused chaos in the North Island has turned its attention South and Banks Peninsula seems to be bearing the brunt. A Local State of Emergency has been declared there but… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.But is the space in space infinite? What happens when satellites stop working? As the saying goes, what goes up, must come down, so will we see more space junk landing on earth? Here to help answer… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Monday means Jesse hits the clubs. If you've got a club you'd like him to visit, please text us 2101 or email us afternoons@rnz.co.nz. Today Jesse is chatting to Gordon Tripp from the Pigeon Racing… Read more Audio

2:10 PM.Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about what's going on across the Tasman. Today he's looking at the news that State of Origin is coming to Auckland plus other stories of interest. Read more Audio

1:30 PM.Taste of Art will challenge chefs from some of New Zealand's top restaurants to transform everyday ingredients into jaw-dropping edible masterpieces The teams will be judged not only on flavour, but… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.Jordan Watson of How to Dad fame is about to find out. A new six part web series called 'Out of My League' sees Jordan pitted against former Olympians. A link to the series is here. Read more Audio

1:10 PM.We need to talk about the state of our water infrastructure, this week some Christchurch residents have to boil water, last week Wellington's Moa Point wastewater treatment plant flooded, Aucklanders… Read more Audio

3:35 PM.These speedy little flyers are found all over the country and are also shared with some parts of Australia. They resemble the red admiral butterfly, except for the bright yellow patches on the upper… Read more Audio

3:26 PM.Mitre 10's Stan Scott is with us to answer any DIY questions you might have, and to talk us through creating a path and paving in general. Read more Audio

3:23 PM.We take a whirl through some of the events on in the main centres this weekend! Read more Audio