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11:50 AM.Coming up in the Kakapo Files, Alison Ballance gets some exciting egg news from Whenua Hou, catches up with news of three more kakapo matings, and discovers why Artificial Insemination is so useful. Audio

11:20 AM.Zed are part of the line-up for this year's Greenstone Summer Concert Tour, joining Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Hoodoo Gurus on stage. Frontman Nathan King dropped into the studio for a chat about the… Read more Audio

11:10 AM.February 22nd 2011 is forever etched in the history of Christchurch. 183 people died when a 6.3 magnitude quake hit, changing the city forever. Today our museum stop takes us back to that day. Stephen… Read more Audio

10:10 AM.Joining Anna for today's road trip is screenwriter Kate McDermott. Audio

9:45 AM.When Donald Trump claimed the US "needs" Greenland, it sounded like bluster - but the world's largest island is now at the centre of a serious geopolitical contest. As interest in the Arctic… Read more Audio

9:25 AM.Auckland's annual Shakespeare in the Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary season, and to mark the milestone, Shoreside Theatre is putting on two of Shakespeare's most loved plays. Romeo and Juliet… Read more Audio

9:10 AM.Captain Bryce Petersen has an Instagram account for people who want to overcome their fear of flying. He has over 60 thousand followers. Captain Bryce flies a regional airline in the States and joins… Read more Audio

11:40 AM.It's time to grab your togs and towel. Swimming enthusiast Nicola McCloy joins Anna returns to the studio to share more of the country's best and hidden swimming spots. They're all detailed in her… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Opera is a genre which has been associated with a few airs and graces, and not as accessible as other music. That's something Brad Cohen, the Director of New Zealand Opera, has made his mission to… Read more Audio

11:10 AM.Rather than read and look at pieces of history, our museum stop today is all about doing. Set inside Napier's original power station, the Faraday Museum of Technology makes science, tech and history… Read more Audio

10:10 AM.Nigel Hampton KC joins Anna to soundtrack his perfect road trip. Nigel's selections: Johnny Cash - Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down, Cleo Laine - He Was Beautiful, Leonard Cohen - Anthem, Don McLean -… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Best-selling New Zealand writer Josie Shapiro's second novel Good Things Come and Go has been met with rave reviews.Named by The Listener as one of the best books of 2025 it follows three 40 year olds… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.The ASB Classic is one of New Zealand's longest-running international sporting events, and it has a decent history behind it. Here to tell Anna more is Rohan, CEO of Tennis Auckland and the ASB… Read more Audio

9:10 AM.European weight loss drugs are proving to be popular. But for many they come at a hefty price. New Zealand is now producing its own weight loss drug. Calocurb has been developed at Plant and Food… Read more Audio

11:20 AM.Tom Cunliffe is a London-born Zealand-based folk artist. He's just released his fourth and latest album, Spit Out Your Gum. Recorded at Auckland's Roundhead Studios, the album consists of nine tracks… Read more Audio

11:10 AM.Today we're sailing into some maritime history with a stop at the Edwin Fox Museum in Picton. The Edwin Fox is one of the world's oldest surviving merchant sailing ships. The 19th century wooden… Read more Audio

10:10 AM.Today we hit the road with Rachel Taulelei, who has been awarded a New Year Honour in 2026 for her services to business, Maori and governance. Rachel's selections: Stevie Wonder - As Luther Vandross -… Read more Audio

9:50 AM.Kris Cooper has over thirty years' experience in planning, human resource management, marketing, training and consultancy roles. She is the author of Elegant Leadership: A Practical Guide (November… Read more Audio

9:40 AM.The central North Island regional surf lifesaving championships are currently taking place on the Kapiti Coast, hosted by the Paekakariki Surf Lifesaving club. Matt Warren has been a volunteer with… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.US correspondent Simon Marks joins Anna to discuss the latest. Audio

9:10 AM.Former mayor and activist Sir Tim Shadbolt died yesterday aged 78. A colourful man, with a big voice and even bigger smile has been a huge figure in local body politics for decades. Life-long friend… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Today, The Panel's very own Tessa Guest reviews the following podcasts: Deep Water: An Investigation Into a Free Diving Scandal by Lydia Gard of The Observer Off Menu by Jane Acaster and Ed Gamble Audio

11:20 AM.Thomas and Sheena Southam travel the world in search of the best food on the planet. The adventurous pair have accumulated over 30 million views across their YouTube channel, Chasing a Plate, where… Read more Audio

11:10 AM.If you're of a certain age, you'll remember the saying 'There's nothing like a Holden'. Today's museum stop will see us pull into the Holden Museum, located in New Plymouth. For ardent Holden… Read more Audio

10:10 AM.The Commissioner of Police, Richard Chambers, selects tracks to soundtrack his ideal road trip. Richard's selections: Billy Joel - Piano man New Radicals - You Get What You Give Queen - Radio Ga Ga… Read more Audio