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Capturing the aurora in Lauder
1:25 PM.We've all become amateur aurora experts over the past couple of days - with a rare solar storm causing dazzling displays in the sky over North and South Islands. Read more Audio
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Trans-Tasman collaboration investigates rare disorders
1:15 PM.While the prevalence of rare disorders in New Zealand might be up for debate, the impact of a rare disorder diagnosis is not - it's life-changing. Read more Audio
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Pre-Panel for Friday 10 May
3:45 PM.Would you rather be stuck in a forest with a bear... Or a man? Audio
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Lemon & Coconut Raw Balls and home made vanilla extract
3:08 PM.With mother's day looming large on the horizon Jess Daniell's got two amazing recipes to share either of which could be a lovely thoughtful gift for the mother or mother figure in your life. Read more Audio
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NZ Live: Wurld Series
2:20 PM.Christchurch indie rock band Wurld Series perform tracks from their acclaimed 2023 album The Giant's Lawn. Read more Video, Audio
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Film Review: Kate Rodger
2:10 PM.Today Kate talks to Susana about Planet of the Apes Audio
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Freaky Friday
1:45 PM.Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. If you have a spooky tale to share, email afternoons@rnz.co.nz with the details! Audio
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From Coromandel to taking on the world as a DJ with Fred Again
1:35 PM.While DJ Fred Again was in NZ he ran a competition to select a warmup DJ for a small show at Coromandels Coroglen Tavern. The DJ that won the slot was Tessa Hills A.K.A DJ Messie. We speak to Tessa. Read more Audio
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Critter of the Week
1:35 PM.The ghost moths are an ancient group of moths that appeared over 100 million years ago. Named after a ghostly European moth, the ghost moths are often thought to be the souls of the departed come back… Read more Audio
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Pati AF on her show Ka'a
1:25 PM.Pati AF is performing for two nights at the Mangere Arts Centre - next Friday and Saturday. To tell us more about her show and it's inspiration, Pati joins Susana in the studio. Read more Audio
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Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
1:25 PM.This week Lynda's all about the autumn harvest of pumpkins. Audio
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What makes us tick when it comes to the environment
1:15 PM.Dr Claudia Schneider is a researcher at the University of Canterbury. Her work looks at what makes people tick environmentally. That is - the factors that motivate us to take action on climate change… Read more Audio
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Imani-J introduces See Thru Time
1:08 PM.Imani-J is the stage name of 15 year old songwriter Alyahna Sanson-Rejouis. Imani-J is based in Nelson and traces her roots back to Haiti, and France as well. Her new track - See Thru Time - has been… Read more Audio
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History with Dr Grant Morris
3:20 PM.Back in August 2018 we talked about the history of free speech in NZ. In the last few weeks there has been some controversy at my university over a planned debate on freedom of speech. Today we can… Read more Audio
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Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
3:19 PM.The cycling debate in Wellington has been a hot potato recently with Green MP Julie Anne Genter's cycling and transport wars spilling over into Parliament. He's also got some thoughts on Wellington… Read more Audio
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Sports history NZ: Leslie Egnot
2:32 PM.In 1995, a history-making team of all-women - America3 who came agonisingly close being in America's Cup final themselves. At the helm was none other than Kiwi Olympic silver medallist, and… Read more Audio
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Music Critic: Zac Arnold
2:10 PM.Today Zac talks to Jesse about new music from Joe Ghatt and Holly Arrowsmith. Read more Audio
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Clowning about with comedian Trygrve Wakenshawe
1:35 PM.Hastings-born comedian Trygve Wakenshaw is a critically acclaimed comedian known for his sharp and playful physical comedy. Read more Audio
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Can the didgeridoo help cure snoring?
1:26 PM.A new cure for snoring is being touted online, it's the didgeridoo! While that might sound a bit out there, there is some scientific basis to it. Read more Audio
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Why feijoas aren't tinned to be enjoyed all year round
1:16 PM.Earlier this week one of our listeners shared that she had just picked an Avocado sized 186g Feijoa. Read more Audio
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Our Changing World - Seabed mud and past eruptions
3:35 PM.On Our Changing World today, Claire Concannon learns about the Beneath the Waves research programme. It's led by GNS Science and aims to understand more about the two island volcanoes in the Bay of… Read more Audio
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Food cartels, do we really need them?
3:10 PM.When best-selling authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser first exposed the issues created by an industrialized food system in their documentary Food Inc, they didn't expect to do a sequel. But… Read more Audio
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Bookmarks with Mary Kisler
2:34 PM.Today our Bookmarks guest is distinguished art curator and author Mary Kisler MNZM - former curator at Auckland Art gallery, and independent writer. Read more Audio, Gallery
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Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Nourishing Couscous lamb bowls
2:20 PM.Sam Parish, chef, author and mum of two young children shares her midweek meal inspiration which is easy to make and budget friendly. Read more Audio
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Podcast Critic: Jemima Huston
2:05 PM.Today Jemima talks to Jesse about The Rest is Entertainment and To Catch a Scorpion. Read more Audio