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1:25 PM.New research out of Antarctica has revealed it's storing more carbon than ever thought. Previously researches believed that Antarctica wasn't a suitable habitat for seaweed. NIWA Marine Ecologist Dr… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Kaiapoi Coastguard is leading the way in swift water rescue with the launch of their brand new boat, the "Extreme 47 Coastguard". Volunteer Coastgaurd and unit skipper, Logan Pryce speaks to Jesse. Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Maintaining a long, healthy relationship is never completely smooth sailing, and external pressures can cause stress that couples struggle to work through without support. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.For Made in NZ today we're looking to Nelson where an award-winning product called EmGuard is manufactured. Read more Audio

1:35 PM.A small family run convenience store in Oamaru has taken matters into their own hands when it comes to grocery prices. Read more Audio

1:25 PM.RNZ podcast producer and presenter Katy Gosset has a brand new six part series about to launch all about saving money, making budgets go further and expert tips on fiscal responsibility. Read more Audio

1:15 PM.New information about one of New Zealands mysterious extinct birds has come to light. Associate Professor Nic Rawlence is the Director of Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory at the University of Otago… Read more Audio

1:05 PM.Reb Fountain is paying tribute to an incredible musician who's no longer with us, but was the genuis behind one of Aotearoa's most successful songs of all time... How Bizarre. Read more Audio

3:35 PM.This week’s critter is the pūtawa or bracket fungus (also known as white punk, pangu or morepork bread). The fruiting body of this fungus looks a bit like a caramel-coloured flying saucer that crashed… Read more Audio

3:08 PM.Today's recipe has a little bit of heat to warm you up on these colder days. Nic Watt, chef and restaurateur for MASU, INCA and Akarana Eatery, joins Jesse to share his recipe for a tasty morsel. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.You may have spotted her playing guitar, or bass, or saxophone for some of your favourite Kiwi bands, but a few of years ago Louisa Nicklin took the plunge and stepped out on her own. She's in for NZ… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.If you're a fan of jigsaw puzzles and you fancy yourself as a bit of a whizz at getting them done in a jiffy - there's now a competition for you to show off your skills. Competitive speedpuzzling is… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Massey design student Isabel Nicholls has taken out the university's Grand Ideas competition with her comfortable, eco-friendly, health-prioritising postpartum underwear. They're called 'Nurture'… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Wool has been one of our primary products and exports for over half a century, but even greater than the quantity of our wool is the quality. The resignation of New Zealand's only two wool classing… Read more Audio

3:15 PM.This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Strategy for Financial Capability. Mary… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.For Sports History NZ today our guest has recently called time on one of the most decorated careers in New Zealand basketball.  Read more Audio

1:35 PM.A report last week highlighted the cultural and economic value our fashion, clothing and textiles industry provides.  Read more Audio