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1:25 PM.This year it's gone to Mark Taylor. Mark has contributed to the Navy for more than 35 years as both a uniformed official and as a civilian. He joins Jesse to tell us more about his life and work. Audio

1:15 PM.A power struggle looks to be brewing at NZ Cricket over the future of the domestic game. NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink is understood to be taking a break from his day-to-day duties, ahead… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.We're going to start the show with some good news because the latest visitor stats are out and it's looking positive for Kiwi tourist operators. Stats NZ says overseas visitor arrivals were 3.45… Read more Audio

3:08 PM.When filmmaker Dana Conroy's doctor suggested laser eye surgery, or LASIK, to correct her nearsightedness, it seemed like a good idea. With success rates touted near 99% and millions of people getting… Read more Audio

2:32 PM.When Dame Hinewehi Mohi performed the National Anthem in te reo Maori at Twickenham at the 1999 Rugby World Cup she took sparked a national conversation about culture and identity. Then in 2019, to… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Let's find out what's happening in Australia, our man on the ground there is Brad Foster and he joins Jesse. Today he'll talk about the bushfires, why Communications Minister and Minister for Sport… Read more Audio

2:08 PM.Our critic Catherine Robertson has got some cracking recommendations for you Clown Town by Mick Herron (Baskerville) It's Been Six Weeks Since My Last Confession by Peta Mathias (PM Books) The Last… Read more Audio

1:49 PM.What do you get when you combine three huge companies, billionaires and the US President? The fascinating story of the attempts to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery. Netflix has made a huge bid for… Read more Audio

1:32 PM.But we've gone from being in the top seven, to 36th in GDP ranking, with countries like Czech Republic, Lithuania and Slovenia surpassing us. So what does this mean in reality? Do we need to adjust… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.One small request led to dozens and dozens of emails, so it seems that a bad meal sticks in your memory much like a bad smell. We've invited Steve Braunias in today to talk to Jesse about what he… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Now we don't know about you, but the words Resource Management Act, are quite hard to get enthused about. But we want to be enthused, because we know it is important. Especially given the Government… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.These days it feels like there have never been more wrong ways to eat right. Everywhere you turn there's a new rule, a new label, or some flashy food trend trying to get your attention and your money… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Today we're delving into the great unknown, space, the final frontier. So, if there's anything you've always wanted to know about outer space, rockets, space travel, now's the time. Text us on 2101… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Monday is club day here at Afternoons because my team is determined that I go clubbing. So if you have a club you'd like me to join for the day please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you at… Read more Audio

2:10 PM.Time to talk about what's good to watch on the small screen now - our critic Philippa Rennie joins me to share her top picks. Dead Ahead (TVNZ) Boots (Netflix) Audio

1:35 PM.Over the years, Christine Fernyhough has built an extraordinary private collection of New Zealand objects, spanning everything from the 1860s through to the 1970s. Now, in her new book The Albino Kiwi… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Last week some of the world's most influential economists gathered for the University of Auckland's inaugural International Economics Workshop. Much was discussed, but the key question on the table… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Today on Morning Report, there was an interview about electric bikes on the Timber Trail, which led to many listeners giving feedback about electric bike riding in general. And that, along with the… Read more Audio

1:08 PM.Summer has well and truly arrived, with the heat a big topic of conversation in the RNZ office. MetService has issued a heat alert for Hawke's Bay warning residents to take care as temperatures are… Read more Audio

3:08 PM.Time to talk food and today we're joined by Alix Mahy, who's behind One Hand Stirring, a one stop shop for family, and budget, friendly recipes. Her recipe is here Read more Audio

2:10 PM.Film critic Kate Rodger joins Jesse to share her take on Nuremberg and Zootopia 2. Read more Audio

1:52 PM.Every week before 2pm we delve into your strangest and spookiest experiences. As always if you have one to share, drop us a message on 2101 and our producers will be in touch. Today Jesse is speaking… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.It's fair to say businesses in almost every industry, right across the country, have been doing it tough recently. Which is why it is so good to celebrate excellence and shout out about those doing… Read more Audio