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Find out how to get your washing done in a wet winter
3:25 PM.For most of us winter has brought with it a lot of rain, and that makes drying washing challenging, and more than often expensive. Fortunately, The Housekeeper's Rachael Quinn is here to help. Audio
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Music 101: New host Kara Rickard!
3:19 PM.Kara Rickard, host of Music 101, talks about the legacy of Fat Freddy Drop founder Chris Faiumu. Plus she shares what's on Music 101 here on RNZ tomorrow afternoon from 1pm. Read more Audio
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A twist on a French classic: Poires Belle Helene
3:08 PM.Yellow Brick Road's Martin Bosley shares his recipe for Poires Belle Helene. The classic French dessert was invented in the 1800s, Martin explains why it's stood the test of time. Read more Audio
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NZ Live: Borderline
2:24 PM.Borderline, a young Auckland four-piece who say they make "music you can groove to" and describe their sound "as a little bit of everything for everyone" join us for NZ Live this week. Read more Audio
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Universal Language and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story
2:07 PM.Kate Rodger recommends Universal Language (in cinemas) and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story on Disney+. Read more Audio
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Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece
1:50 PM.Dara from Northland shares her story of a missing puzzle piece and some divine intervention. Read more Audio
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Canned corned beef: How do you like it?
1:40 PM.We dip into the debate about which canned corned beef is best - Palm or Pacific. RNZ Tahi's So'omalo Iteni Schwalger shares his love of corned beef whatever the style. Read more Audio
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The Christchurch bar named best in Australasia
1:32 PM.This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'. Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the… Read more Audio
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The hunt is on for the best mousse in Aotearoa
1:21 PM.Chef Peter Gordon joins Jesse to talk about a new competition called Mousse Masters, and what makes a good chocolate mousse. Read more Audio
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North and South is back in print!
1:15 PM.North and South magazine is returning to print this November. The magazine had moved to a digital newsletter in January, but positive growth and audience engagement means it is returning to being a… Read more Audio
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Find out why your KiwiSaver Statement is a must read
3:15 PM.It's that time of the year when your KiwiSaver annual statement comes out. Mary Holm explains why you should read it! Read more Audio
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A-Z of Aotearoa: The Evolution of Dairies
2:32 PM.In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy. Read more Audio
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What is the "Gen Z stare" and why should you care?
2:11 PM.Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson explain the blank face response some Gen Z's use and why it is infuriating some older people. Read more Audio
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Move over football and hockey, here comes Hungerball
1:37 PM.Hungerball is a new game that sees players in an inflatable arena try to score and defend their goal. Read more Audio
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The Auckland tattoo artist featuring in Lorde's music video
1:17 PM.The music video for Lorde's latest single, 'Hammer', has racked up three-quraters-of-a-million views on YouTube. Read more Audio
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Find out how seaweed could prevent global famine
1:09 PM.A new study from the University of Canterbury has shown that seaweed could potentially avert a significant number of deaths from starvation in the future. Read more Audio
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If this is the Golden Age, how do we make the most of it?
3:10 PM.Humans have periods of great success followed by decline and eventual collapse. It's what we do. Golden Ages lose their shine. We are living in the greatest Golden Age of all time and what happens… Read more Audio
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Bookmarks with Milly Mitchell-Anyon
2:30 PM.Milly Mitchell-Anyon is a rising voice in Aotearoa's arts scene - she's held exhibitions at Sarjeant Gallery, Puke Ariki, and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. She's just launched 'Flaming Star' a… Read more Audio
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Easy Eats: Spanish-inspired meatballs w/ chilli, chickpea and spinach sauce
2:20 PM.Kelly Gibney talks through her divine sounding meatball recipe. She says the meatballs stay incredibly moist and tender with the addition of grated carrot. Chickpeas are an economical addition to the… Read more Audio
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Music Critic: Void Waves and Damien Jurado
2:12 PM.Critic Matthew Crawley shares his top tunes, Waste Away by Void Waves and For Each Familiar Scene by Damien Jurado. Audio
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Heading Off: Taking a trip into the unknown
1:45 PM.Meredith Quick has been on an 'Uncharted Expedition' that took her from Kazakhstan to Mongolia, and today she tells Jesse all about the mysterious excursion. Read more Audio
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The volunteers trying to save the historic ferry SS Toroa
1:35 PM.The ferry SS Toroa turns 100 this year and passionate volunteers are asking for help to get her restoration complete, and see the steam boat back on the Waitemata. Read more Audio
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Protecting the Pukunui (the Southern NZ Dotterel)
1:25 PM.Rakiura / Stuart Island is home to 105 Pukunui. It's the only place in the world they can be found Doc class them as 'Threatened - Nationally Critical'. Just one step away from extinction. Read more Audio
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Find out how drone chainsaws could actually improve health and safety
1:15 PM.Researchers from the University of Canterbury have successfully developed chainsaw drones with the goal of improving worker safety. Read more Audio
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Bringing back extinct animals: Why, how and why again?
3:10 PM.Sir Peter Jackson got everyone talking with his plans to bring back the moa (in in partnership with the Ngai Tahu Research Centre at Canterbury University and Canterbury Museum). But he's not the… Read more Audio