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Heading Off: The Taniwha biking trail
1:45 PM.Many people are back on the bike in eastern Auckland with the launch of the Taniwha Cycleway. It's the latest in a series of cycleways linking the suburbs of Tamaki Makaurau-Auckland. Read more Audio
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The last flour mill in the southern hemisphere in Foxton
1:40 PM.If you've driven SH1 in the North Island it's likely you've seen it - Foxton's iconic windmill. It's also the only one in the Southern Hemisphere milling flour. Read more Audio
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The Mountain, a local film being released tomorrow
1:32 PM.Set on the slopes of the iconic Taranaki maunga, The Mountain is going to be out in cinemas from tomorrow. The local production also features one of our well known and talented actors Rachel House. Read more Audio
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New 'green' freight hub developed in Auckland.
1:20 PM.A unique new industrial complex is being built in Auckland with the environment in mind. It will involve low carbon concrete, rainwater harvesting and one of New Zealand's largest rooftop solar panel… Read more Audio
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First song: Andrew Paley
1:15 PM.For our first song today we meet Andrew Paley who's in Aotearoa to perform for the first time. He's a Chicago based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer on his way to visit family in the South… Read more Audio
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Is big business stifling music creativity?
3:10 PM.The same private equity firms that have made leveraged buyouts two words employees have come to dread, are pouring billions of dollars into buying up the music catalogs of artists like Bob Dylan, Tina… Read more Audio
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Music feature: Dinah Lee
2:34 PM.Today we look back on the incredible career of Dinah Lee. Dr Kimberly Cannady, a senior lecturer in ethnomusicology at Victoria University is writing a book about the 60s musical icon. Read more Audio
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Update on Oz with Brad Foster
2:25 PM.Brad Foster gives us some positive news on the experimental cancer treatment of this year's joint Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer, co-head of Melanoma Institute Australia, who was… Read more Audio
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Book Critic: Pip Adam
2:10 PM.Today Pip looks at suspense fiction. She talks to Jesse about The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith and The Night She Fell by Eileen Merriman. Audio
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Tech Tuesday with Dan Watson
1:50 PM.Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services Dan Watson talks to Jesse about some handy apps around to help save time printing, signing, scanning and emailing documents as well as a tool… Read more Audio
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The artist behind the Iko Iko window displays
1:35 PM.The ever changing window displays at Iko Iko are also visual treat for regulars and visitors alike to Wellington's Cuba Street. Emma Smith is the clever creative behind the displays, she speaks to… Read more Audio
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Farming biotech to improve human access to healthcare
1:26 PM.Often getting healthcare to remote residents around Aotearoa means long trips to bigger centres or delays in diagnoses. Greg Mirams from Techion talks to Jesse about their Fecpak G2 device and how it… Read more Audio
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Next phase in the Dunedin study set to break new ground
1:16 PM.The famous and world-leading Dunedin Study is gearing up for it's next phase. From April it's going to launch its assessments of 52-year-olds. Professor Moana Theodore talks to Jesse. Read more Audio
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Here Now: Pongo and Lady Shaka
3:35 PM.Singers from across the world found common ground through their journeys, convening at WOMAD this month. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Lady Shaka and Pongo in this episode of Here Now. Audio
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How a box of tissues sparked a movement of kindness
3:10 PM.All it took was a small act of kindness during the pandemic, a box of tissues left on a shared table in a Melbourne apartment complex, to set off a global movement to inspire everyone to do nice… Read more Audio
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Expert Feature: Veterinarian and vet care
2:30 PM.This week's expert feature will be of interest for animal lovers. Sally Cory, head of veterinary sciences at the New Zealand Veterinary Association, she talks to Jesse. Read more Audio
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Made in NZ: Heed
2:20 PM.For Made in NZ today we learn more about a company called Heed. They make early warning systems for potential overflow events from wastewater and storm water networks. CEO at Heed Garth Tunnicliffe… Read more Audio
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Television Critic: Brooks Alexander
2:10 PM.Today Brooks talks to Jesse about Shogun, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Invicible and The 3 Body Problem. Audio
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Australian family cycles around the world starting in NZ
1:35 PM.In 2019, Tasmanian teachers Andrew and Nicola set off on a year-long bike tour of Australia The catch ? They were on tandems. Having kicked off in Aotearoa, they're currently on the West Coast. Jesse… Read more Audio
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Autumn impact on the insect world, how we can help
1:25 PM.As the temperatures plummet and our habits change, there's also a few things we can do to assist the insects around us which are also adapting to the seasonal change. Read more Audio
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Kiwi Can programme celebrates 10 years
1:15 PM.The Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough's Kiwi Can programme is celebrating it's 10th anniversary by challenging locals to skydives. We speak to Kelvin Watt about how this works. Read more Audio
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Critter of the Week: weweia New Zealand dabchick
3:35 PM.This week's critter is the weweia New Zealand dabchick, also known as the New Zealand grebe. If the word 'grebe' gives you flashbacks (positive or otherwise) to last year's Bird of the Century… Read more Audio
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DIY with Stan Scott
3:25 PM.Builder Stan Scott's back this week for tips and tricks around the house if you're embarking on any DIY projects or jobs over the weekend. If you have any questions for him please text 2101 or email… Read more Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
3:20 PM.Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Read more Audio
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Simon Levy's sticky toffee pudding
3:07 PM.As the weather gets cooler, a lovely warm pudding is getting more appealing. Today we have a special recipe from INATI restaurant executive chef and owner Simon Levy. Read more Audio