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Young orator explains the art of writing a good speech
1:35 PM.Last week marked the 60th anniversary of the Nga Manu Korero secondary schools' speech competition. It's Aotearoa's most prestigious Maori speech competition designed to celebrate diverse young voices… Read more Audio
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Wairarapa aims to rekindle the magic of times gone by
1:20 PM.For many of us, watching a movie will usually mean logging on to an on-line platform. However, an initiative in Wairarapa is aiming to rekindle the magic and nostalgia of enjoying classic movies as… Read more Audio
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Experts reject paracetamol risk for pregnant women
1:10 PM.In a public announcement this morning, US President Donald Trump claimed there is a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and increased autism risk. Associate Professor, Dr Scott White… Read more Audio
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Here Now - Sanctions for Mon 22 Sep 2025
3:35 PM.More than a quarter of a million people have been displaced from Gaza City in the last month, according to figures from the UN, with tens of thousands more forced to flee makeshift homes and shelters… Read more Audio
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Feature interview: The dirtiest race ever run
3:10 PM.Of the five top finishers, US runner Calvin Smith was the only one who never tested positive for any banned substance. Canadian Ben Johnson tested positive for steroids and was stripped of Gold… Read more Audio
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Expert Feature: Travel
2:30 PM.Every monday we give you the chance to put your questions to an expert in their field. Today we are joined by Jessica Lockhart. Jessica is the Lonely Planet Travel guides Destination Editor for… Read more Audio
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Jesse's Cold Call: The NZ Medieval Combat Team
2:20 PM.Jesse Mulligan calls NZs Medieval Combat Team A.K.A The Steel Blacks. Audio
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Television Critic: The Paper, The Morning Show S4, & Platonic S2
2:10 PM.Our TV critic Dom Corry reviews a brand new spin-off of 'The Office'. 'The Paper' The Paper is an American mockumentary sitcom series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. In Toledo, Ohio, a same… Read more Audio
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What's the point in Museums?
1:35 PM.A couple of weeks ago Auckland Museum proposed axing 30 jobs, with chief executive David Reeves calling it "regrettably a necessary step towards securing the financial recovery of the museum". It came… Read more Audio
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Beauty industry award winner keen to inspire Pacifica women
1:25 PM.In 2019 Auckland mother of three Zandalee Matene was facing unemployment. Fast forward six years, and Zandalee has her own business and has just made history by becoming the first first Pacific… Read more Audio
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Liam Lawson drives really fast
1:15 PM.Kiwi driver Liam Lawson secured his biggest win ever over the weekend, coming fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It's the best finish for a Kiwi in Formula 1 since Chris Amon also came fifth at the… Read more Audio
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Critter of the Week
3:35 PM.This week's critter is the New Zealand Dobsonfly (Archichauliodes diversus). They are the only representing species of this group in New Zealand. These insects are unusual, spending most of their life… Read more Audio
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Weekend Stuff
3:25 PM.Builder Sophie Jack joined Jesse to share her tips on how to start a DIY project this weekend. Audio
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Music 101
3:16 PM.Music 101 host Kara Rickard talks about what's happening in the world of music. Read more Audio
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Food: Asparagus with Sizzling Haloumi & Preserved Lemon
3:08 PM.Julie Biuso from sharedkitchen.co.nz talks Jesse through a delicious recipe you can make this weekend. Read more Audio
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NZ Live: Phoebe Rings
2:20 PM.Phoebe Rings joined Jesse in Studio B for a special set before the band jets off the on a huge US tour with The Beths. Audio
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Film Review: The Long Walk and Prime Minister
2:10 PM.Film reviewer Dom Corry joins Jesse to review The Long Walk and Prime Minister. Read more Audio
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Freaky Friday
1:45 PM.Jesse spoke to Lorraine Sinclair, a spiritual communicator about her freaky tale. Read more Audio
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Champion bagpiper and rural GP Dr Brendon Eade
1:35 PM.Brendon has been awarded a Community Service Medal from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners for his commitment to rural medicine. Read more Audio
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Do you know the signs of an unsafe river?
1:25 PM.NZ Mountain Safety Council's Bevan Smith joined Jesse to share the four indicators to look for. Read more Audio
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Escape. Hide. Tell.
1:15 PM.What should you do in the case of an armed attack in a crowded space? Read more Audio
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History with Dr Grant Morris
3:20 PM.It might be the biggest rivalry we have, but did you know that at one time there was the opportunity for New Zealand to become the seventh state of Australia? Audio
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Solving the World's Problems
3:15 PM.Lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir joined Jesse to discuss his solution to our energy problem. Read more Audio
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NZ Sporting History
2:30 PM.In 1988 Angela Walker became just the second New Zealander to compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Olympics. Despite that being 37 years ago, no one else has repeated that feat since.
Angela… Read more Audio
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Relationships: Practical advice for commonplace pickles
2:10 PM.We all know relationships are complicated, whether it's matters of the heart, workplace problems, or with friendships. And sometimes, it really helps to get an outside perspective. Clinical… Read more Audio