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The world's record holding foot archer - yes really.
1:25 PM.Shannen Michaela is a Guinness world record holding foot archer yes you heard that right, she can do a handstand and fire a bow with her feet at the same time. And that's just one of the amazing feats… Read more Audio
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Why you should care about today's OCR announcement
1:15 PM.The Reserve Bank will announce its Official Cash Rate decision this afternoon. While everyone is expecting a cut, economists seem divided on how deep it may fall. Here to explain why it matters is… Read more Audio
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You're the Judge!
3:30 PM.We've got a new segment called 'You're the Judge' where we present an issue that's been sent in by one of our listeners, and you, our audience, decide what the right course of action is. Today we ask… Read more Audio
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Feature interview: Millennials are more than avocado toast
3:10 PM.An entire generation is often summed up in two words: Avocado Toast. An Australian commentator criticized millennials for blowing house downpayment money on brunch, and the label has stuck. But… Read more Audio
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High Notes: Suzanne Lynch on 60 years in the music industry
2:30 PM.It's time for our music feature and today Jese is joined by Suzanne Lynch of 'The Chicks' fame to play a selection of songs from her career. Suzanne was discovered at age 14 and formed 'The Chicks'… Read more Audio
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Update on Oz with Brad Foster
2:20 PM.Time now to find out what's got people talking across the Tasman, our man on the ground in Australia Brad Foster chats to Jesse about the Sydney shooting spree; Australia and Papua New Guinea signing… Read more Audio
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Book Critic: The genre that's got young readers hooked
2:10 PM.Crime novels are generally a hit with readers of all ages, but right now the genre is especially popular with young adult readers. Auckland Grammar School's Director of Library and 'The School Book… Read more Audio
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Podcast Tuesday: America and record labels examined
1:45 PM.Elliot Childs shares his listening picks: David Farrier's Flightless Birds States of Independence Both available wherever you get your podcasts! Read more Audio
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The fishfluencer trying to combat misinformation
1:35 PM.We're long past the days when being an influencer needs to be explained. In fact now it seems there's an influencer for everything, including, aquaculture or fish farming. James Sibley's mission is to… Read more Audio
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Celebrating Lighthouse Keeper Ray Walter
1:20 PM.Ray Walter was a lighthouse keeper from 1957 through to the mid 80s. During that time, he worked at 8 different lighthouses, including two stints at the notorious, remote, and incredibly dangerous… Read more Audio
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Why the results of a new housing survey might surprise you
1:10 PM.The Urban Advisory's New Zealand Housing Survey reveals that more of us are interested in co-housing, residential co-operatives and shared ownership models. In short, when it comes to our homes, we… Read more Audio
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Here Now: Share Kai in Christchurch
3:35 PM.Christchurch group Share Kai puts on events catered by a group of women from refugee backgrounds. It aims to create opportunities for people to meet, eat and get to know each other better. This week… Read more Audio
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Feature interview: Seeing the future with fresh eyes
3:10 PM.When most of us picture the future, we fall into familiar patterns, imagining what we could do, should do, might do, or absolutely must avoid. But those habits can blind us to possibilities hiding in… Read more Audio
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Expert Feature: Cosmetic Dentistry
2:30 PM.It's time for our expert feature - and today we're discussing cosmetic dentistry. Rightly or wrongly, many people desire the perfect smile: straight teeth can boost confidence, make it easier to chew… Read more Audio
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Bangers and Match: The Ride of the Valkyries
2:20 PM.We've got something new for you this Monday, a collaboration between us and our friends at RNZ Concert, a game we're calling Bangers and Match. Clarissa Dunn, host of Music Alive, joins Jesse to share… Read more Audio
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TV Critic: Actor, writer and author Michelle Langstone shares her picks
2:10 PM.We're going to talk about what's worth watching on the small screen now and who better to give us some recommendations than actor, writer and author Michelle Langstone. The Family Next Door - Three… Read more Audio
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Guy Williams on success and serious journalism
1:35 PM.Comedian Guy Williams is having a moment, he has just returned from a very successful trip to the UK where he sold out shows, his TV programme "New Zealand Today" is now available on Netflix and the… Read more Audio
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NZ Figure Skating Competition: "The closest thing to flying"
1:25 PM.The NZ Ice Figure Skating championships are taking place in Auckland in today. For many of the contestants it's a fun hobby, but for others the stakes are higher. Winning the senior category here… Read more Audio
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What can we do to stop the spread of measles?
1:15 PM.Health New Zealand has confirmed another case of measles in Northland, increasing the national count to 11. This virus, which was once thought of as a thing of the past, is very much rearing its ugly… Read more Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 3 October 2025
3:45 PM.Jesse is joined by Emile Donovan and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
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Critter of the Week
3:35 PM.It's been a big week for the endangered critters of Aotearoa New Zealand with the announcement of this year's Bird of the Year winner, the Karearea New Zealand Falcon. Forest and Bird Chief Executive… Read more Audio
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Weekend Stuff: Make your own kids kitchen helper
3:25 PM.Have you ever seen something in a magazine or a shop and thought, I could make that? Well, this next chat is for you. WomenzShed teacher Sophie Jack is spending this weekend embarking on a DIY project… Read more Audio
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Music 101: Kara Rickard is in studio
3:16 PM.Kara Rickard host of Music 101 talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to… Read more Audio
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Food with Connie Clarkson
3:08 PM.The Kitchen Project's Connie Clarkson is on a mission; making a whole chicken usable for meals for one. Today she shares two more recipes you can make from chicken, meaning every part of the bird is… Read more Audio
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NZ Live: Tom Scott performs!
2:20 PM.It's time for NZ Live - and this week we've got singer songwriter Tom Scott performing music from his upcoming solo album ANITYA. Read more Video, Audio