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Shortcuts with Dan Slevin 05.06.2026 18:07 ↓

The Nights’ resident screen critic joins us for some recommendations ahead of the weekend.

National Bowling Championship takes off this weekend 05.06.2026 8:09 ↓

.Alex Reed is the publicity officer of New Zealand Indoor Bowls Inc, and he joins Emile Donovan.

Fifty-plus years in brass bands recognised 05.06.2026 8:41 ↓

Leigh Martin was awarded the King’s Service Medal for services to brass bands. He joins Emile Donovan.

The Auckland man betting the house on football - literally  05.06.2026 13:07 ↓

Tim Thomas joins Emile Donovan,

Weight training linked to longer life, study finds  04.06.2026 7:06 ↓

The findings say 90 minutes to two hours of weight training a week can greatly reduce the risk of an early death.

The science behind the Coca-Cola and Mentos experiment 04.06.2026 10:12 ↓

It's a classic science experiment which creates a dramatic result when the mentos sweet reacts in the Coca-Cola.

What happens when a few companies control the market? 04.06.2026 17:16 ↓

The Commerce Commission's latest annual grocery report found there has been little observable change in competition.

Four NZ MPs banned from China for one year after Taiwan visit 04.06.2026 13:10 ↓

The Chinese Embassy said the sanction could be reduced or lifted if the MPs apologised. But what exactly is it that they need to apologise for?

Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes - but there's a catch 03.06.2026 9:09 ↓

Rachael Horner is an entomologist; she joins Emile Donovan on the show tonight to explain. 

What does late night eating do to your teeth? 03.06.2026 6:15 ↓

Veteran Nelson dentist Andrew Meffan joins Emile Donovan.

European correspondent Christian Smith 03.06.2026 12:26 ↓

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

Inside the silent book clubs 03.06.2026 4:59 ↓

Kirsty Ren is the host of a silent book club in central Auckland and joins Emile Donovan.

Is New Zealand happy going nowhere? 03.06.2026 15:26 ↓

AUT Chancellor and former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell joins Emile Donovan.

How do queens choose their drag name? 02.06.2026 8:48 ↓

Environmentalist drag performer Pattie Gonia is being sued for trademark infringement by outdoor clothing company Patagonia.

Does poetry have to rhyme? 02.06.2026 9:51 ↓

Poetry met the world of big business this past week when billionaire Jeff Bezos used it as an analogy for layoffs at The Washington Post.

Shower Thoughts: Is it bad to eat late at night? 02.06.2026 9:21 ↓

Have you ever been standing in the shower when suddenly the noise in your brain clears and, in its place, appears the perfect thought?

AI boom or AI bubble? 02.06.2026 13:16 ↓

Does AI's sky-high valuations stack up, or are we watching another investment bubble take shape?

Why is Pauline Hanson polling so well? 02.06.2026 8:33 ↓

A new national opinion poll in Australia has One Nation’s primary vote at 31% – up from 7% just two years ago.

Should NZ revisit its nuclear-free policy? 02.06.2026 14:10 ↓

Defence Minister Chris Penk surprised many by suggesting it could be "helpful" to have a conversation about it.