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1:25 PM.The historic Ponsonby Library and neighbouring gymnasium and community space, known as the Ley's Institute is one of those affected by the councils decision to stop seismic upgrade spending. Read more Audio

1:15 PM.A new report from Rewiring Aotearoa explores the benefits of electrifying our farms. They say it's an exciting time for farms and rural communities to reduce their costs, diversify their income. Read more Audio

3:10 PM."Eat hearty, my friends. Winter is coming."  Amateur chef and self-confessed fantasy literature fan, Chelsea Monroe-Cassel makes it possible to eat like they do in Westeros. She recreates food from… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Rodger Fox was a heavyweight of the Aotearoa New Zealand jazz scene For over five decades he led the Rodger Fox Big Band, championing young kiwi musicians on a global stage. John Dix joins us to… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.Victoria Campbell is an advocate for Maori astronomy and the natural world, she's also spearheading research into South Island Maori astronomy through her work with Tuhura Otago Museum. She's talks to… Read more Audio

1:28 PM.Tomorrow the World Skate Oceania Artistic Championships and Pacific Cup are kicking off in New Plymouth. Assistant team coach Macarena Carrascosa will be there. Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Zealandia and Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o te Ika have begun releasing freshwater bully into the Wellington ecosanctuary after collecting them using a traditional method. Read more Audio

3:10 PM.How would you commit a perfect murder? It's a question New Zealand's leading forensic pathologist gets asked a lot. Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Today's expert is all about falconry - that's the art of using a bird of prey for hunting. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.NZSIP make a specific kind of insulated panel - structural insulated ones called Smart Panels. For Made in NZ today we head to Central Otago to chat to James Clarke the General Manager/Director NZSIP.

1:35 PM.We've all experienced those moments in life when we feel totally overwhelmed. Well, a breathing tool designed right here in Aotearoa is made to help in those moments Julia Wikeepa is the founder of Hā… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.New Zealand universities are under increasing pressure, there's financial constraints, the post-COVID hangover, and staff layoffs. In response the government's appointment of a University Advisory… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.For many years now the after life batteries from electric vehicles have been a thorn in the side environmentally friendly image of those EVs. Now it's hoped that those batteries, no longer fit for… Read more Audio

3:35 PM.This week's critter is the ro, also known as the smooth stick insect, whe or Clitarchus hookeri - our most common native stick insect. Smooth stick insects have a range of superpowers: as well as… Read more Audio

3:08 PM.Today chef, fish monger, author and district councillor Martin Bosley's with us to share a hearty warm winter recipe for gnocchi with beef ragu. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Award-winning Christchurch folk musician Mel Parsons performs four songs from her new album Sabotage and a special cover. Read more Video, Audio