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Critter of the Week: putawa or bracket fungus
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
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DIY with Stan Scott
3:25 PM.Builder Stan Scott's back today to help with some handy hints and tips for your DIY projects or repairs around the house. If you have any questions for Stan please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz. Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
3:16 PM.Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Read more Audio
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INCA style | jalapeño poppers, bacon, goat's cheese and honey
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
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NZ Live: Louisa Nicklin
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
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Film Review with Dom Corry
2:10 PM.Today Dom talks to Jesse about new Netflix movie Unfrosted, horror/thriller The Strangers and family fantasy film IF. 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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Speedpuzzling competition set to start in Aotearoa
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
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Post-partum underwear, a winning idea for University student
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
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Wool classing tutors sought after the retirement of two greats
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
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Your Money with Mary Holm
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
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Sports History NZ: Tom Abercrombie
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
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Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
2:10 PM.Today Matthew talks to Jesse about tracks from Tinariwen and Camera Obscura. Read more Audio
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Aotearoa's fashion future
1:35 PM.A report last week highlighted the cultural and economic value our fashion, clothing and textiles industry provides. Read more Audio
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Who has the best drinking water in Aotearoa, a tasting competition
1:25 PM.Awards season is truly upon us, with this year's Best Tasting Tap Water in New Zealand awards happening tonight in New Plymouth. Read more Audio
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Prostate cancer annual conference international expert speaker
1:15 PM.Prostate cancer is symptomless disease which kills 700 New Zealand men a year and has overtaken breast cancer in terms of deaths. Read more Audio
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Dr Jonathan Haidt on devices and mental health
3:10 PM.A surge of suffering is happening to teenagers around the world with rising rates of anxiety, depression and self harm. We changed their childhoods with smartphones says social psychologist Dr… Read more Audio
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Bookmarks with Jacinta Ruru
2:30 PM.Our Bookmarks guest today has made history more than once Maori Professor Jacinta Ruru is with Jesse for Bookmarks this week. Read more Audio
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Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Slow cooker pork
2:20 PM.This week on Easy Eats Sam Parish has a great recipe that can be used in a number of different meals. It's, as always, fast, budget friendly and a crowd pleaser. Read more Audio
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Podcast Critic: Alex Barnes
2:12 PM.Today Alex talks to Jesse about Indigenous 100 Podcast and Being Well Audio
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Heading Off: providing luxury in Aotearoa to travellers
1:45 PM.For Heading Off today we're looking at what's on offer for the luxury travellers coming to our shores. Read more Audio
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Warming up Auckland for the World Choir Games
1:35 PM.Come the 10th of July, Tamaki Makaurau Auckand will sound a little sweeter. 11,000 singers from more than 250 choirs will hit the city for the 2024 World Choir Games. = Read more Audio
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Relocated petrel chicks thriving in the Chathams
1:25 PM.A group of Chatham petrel chicks have been relocated in the Chathams under the watchful eye of DOC ranger Jemma Welch. Read more Audio
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Auckland space tech company on sending pioneering technology into orbit
1:15 PM.Zenno Astronautics is an Auckland and US-based austronautic company which has already sent its technology into space via Elon Musk's SpaceX. Read more Audio
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Lucy Lawless on telling Margaret Moth's story on film
3:10 PM.The email to actor Lucy Lawless came out of the blue. Would she like to do a documentary about legendary CNN photojournalist, Kiwi Margaret Moth? After years in warzones all over the world, even after… Read more Audio