Best AWS RADIO Podcasts (2025)

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Documentarian Matt Wolf on 'Pee-wee as Himself' 44:41

7h ago44:41

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What was it like to work with Paul Reubens? The man behind Pee-wee Herman. Pee-wee as Himself is a beautiful, touching documentary about one of the most talented and unique voices of our time. He died in 2023. We're joined by filmmaker Matt Wolf. He talks about what made Paul Reubens a dream subject for a documentary and how he got Paul to open up …

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Ego Nwodim 36:36

3d ago36:36

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This week on Bullseye, we talk to Ego Nwodim! She just wrapped up her seventh season as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. She talks with us about her roundabout path to comedy, including nods to her hometown in sketches, and a whole lot about her incredible SNL character: Lisa from Temecula. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoi…

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Alison Quigan: Kiwi Actress and director on directing ‘End of Summer Time’ 11:57

7d ago11:57

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Queen of the stage, Alison Quigan is a mainstay in New Zealand’s performing arts scene. You may know her best as Yvonne Jeffries, Shortland Street’s maternally-minded receptionist, or from one of her many theatre productions, as Quigan has spent her career creating stories that portray the real lives of Kiwis on stage. She’s back to her theatrical …

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Kevin Milne: Has New Zealand lost confidence in making new original shows? 8:09

7d ago8:09

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Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ, The Chase NZ – Kevin Milne is wondering if New Zealand has run out of ideas of our own. Being inspired by the success of overseas productions is fine, he says, but we shouldn’t just be copying them outright. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Estelle Clifford: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Phantom Island 6:04

7d ago6:04

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Their 27th album and their most theatrical yet, Phantom Island is the latest release from Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. It’s a partner to their prior album, Flight b741, and was recorded during the same sessions, continuing on with the same themes, but with a more orchestral sound. Estelle Clifford joined Jack T…

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Catherine Raynes: Atmosphere and Vianne 4:38

7d ago4:38

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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond; mission specialists John Griffin and Lydia Danes; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald; and Vanessa Ford, the magn…

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Mike Yardley: Afloat in the Galapagos 9:01

7d ago9:01

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"Do the Galapagos sea lions know how good they have got it? Sprawled across the pristine beaches, they wallow, snooze, and frolic across the powder-white stretches of sand, blissfully unconcerned by curious passers-by entering their slice of paradise on a goggle-eyed shore excursion. In fact, some of the sea lions waddled up to greet us into their …

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Ed McKnight: How easy is it to live off the pension? 5:34

7d ago5:34

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Nearly a million people in New Zealand are currently receiving Superannuation, getting payments of between nearly $600 and just over $1000 every fortnight. But in this cost of living crisis, how easy is it to survive on the pension? Ed McKnight tried living on it for a week and came to a couple of conclusions around what it would be like to retire.…

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Kate Hall: What do you do with used toothbrushes? 8:00

7d ago8:00

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Oral hygiene is incredibly important for maintaining your health, but when you’re brushing twice a day, you can burn through brushes pretty quickly. With dentists recommending toothbrushes be replaced every three months, New Zealanders send an estimated 20 million toothbrushes to landfill every year. Is there a better option? Kate Hall offers a few…

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Full Show Podcast: 14 June 2025 1:57:30

7d ago1:57:30

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 14 June 2025, legend of the screen and stage Alison Quigan joins Jack to discuss directing a brand-new theatre production from Roger Hall. Jack considers what real life skills we need in the world of AI. Kevin has a few thoughts on what skills we should be nurturing and hopes the…

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Ruud Kleinpaste: Possums - weird damage patterns and awful noises 4:40

7d ago4:40

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Damage in the garden can strike at any time. Serious leaf damage (chewing and molesting of foliage all the way down the branches of a tree or shrub) is not something that small birds tend to do. At ground level you can rightly guess that sparrows and quail are the possible delinquents, but when it really looks like full-on destruction you will need…

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Paul Stenhouse: Disney and Universal's suit against Midjourney, Call Screening for iOS26, custom CarPlay 6:39

7d ago6:39

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Disney and Universal are suing AI image and video generator Midjourney With just a couple of sentences you can create your own scene starring Homer Simpson, a Minion, or a Star Wars character. That's cool, but a problem for the studios who own the IP for that content. The studios call Midjourney a “virtual vending machine” and “bottomless pit of pl…

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Tara Ward: David Attenborough: Ocean, Titan: The OceanGate Disaster, Paris Has Fallen 4:23

7d ago4:23

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David Attenborough: Ocean David Attenborough explores the planet's undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasising the ocean's vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery (Disney+). Titan: The OceanGate Disaster OceanGate's Titan tourist submersible imploded i…

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Francesca Rudkin: Materialists and Dangerous Animals 8:29

7d ago8:29

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Materialists A young New York City matchmaker's lucrative business gets complicated as she finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Dangerous Animals A shark-obsessed serial killer holds Zephyr, a rebellious surfer, captive on his boat. Racing against time, she must figure out a way to escape before he carries out a ritual…

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Nici Wickes: Fieldays foodie round up and Korean beef and spring onions 4:41

7d ago4:41

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Nici Wickes has been out at Fieldays for the last few days, checking out a few products and cooking up a storm. She joined Jack to round up some of her foodie highlights, as well as share her ‘super simple’ Korean-style rump steak recipe that’s been popular among the other visitors. Korean Beef and Spring Onions If I have to pick a steak to cook, I…

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Jack Tame: What skills should we actually be teaching? 5:20

7d ago5:20

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I still remember the exact seat where I was sitting. It was 20 years ago, and I was primed for one of the key exams in my tertiary education. I’d passed Teeline shorthand at 40 words a minute. 50 words, 60 words, 70 words. To progress on my journalism course and ultimately earn a degree I had one final challenge: I had to pass a Teeline shorthand e…

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The News Quiz: Ep 8. Musk and Trump Break Up 28:33

6d ago28:33

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Glenn Moore, Felicity Ward, Athena Kugblenu and Marie Le Conte to break down the week in news. The panel discuss Musk and Trump's messy break up, getting Britain ready for a war and why children shouldn't be trusted to do town planning. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Eve Delaney, Jade Gebbie, Camer…

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The best BBQ maintenance tips (and what tech you need) to become a master griller. Plus, how to reduce car thefts -- and more! 39:08

7d ago39:08

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Now that summer is here, you many be grilling more. We chat about extending the life of your grills, and tech tools to give you an edge, with Charles Munro, Founder and CEO of Barbeque Pro Inc. How can you reduce the odds of your vehicle from being stolen (or the contents within it)? Serial tech entrepreneur David Moeller, Founder and CEO of Keep T…

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I Wish I Made That: Mary Randolph Carter 13:55

7d ago13:55

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Mary Randolph Carter is an expert on all things junk. She's written many books on the topic including her latest called Live With the Things You Love: And You'll Live Happily Ever After. We asked Carter if there was ever one piece of junk she acquired over the years that stuck with her so much and lived inside her head rent free for so long that sh…

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Questlove 48:53

10d ago48:53

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Questlove, drummer and bandleader for The Roots joins us on the latest episode. The legend. Lately, he's been working on music documentaries: Sly Lives! and Summer of Soul were both fantastic. He joins us to talk at length about Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music. Questlove gets into his early memories of Saturday Night Live as a kid and g…

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Episode 176 - SQL Server 2025 and more 38:14

11d ago38:14

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Many announcements and interesting releases came out this past month, so we got a lot to talk about in this episode! Relevant links: What's New in SQL Server 2025 - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn SQL Server 2025 - AI ready enterprise database from ground to cloud | Microsoft Community Hub Announcing Public Preview of DiskANN in SQL Server 2025 | Micr…

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E41 - 1900-1910 Review 58:21

11d ago58:21

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Send us a textBy Chloe Hoover and Timothy Linville

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Nadia Lim: Kiwi chef on her career, 10th anniversary edition of 'Easy Weeknight Meals' 14:50

13d ago14:50

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Nadia Lim is a chef with a finger in every pie. She’s a MasterChef New Zealand champion, cookbook author, TV personality, dietitian, entrepreneur, and an inspiration for many in the kitchen. Her recipes and passion have shaped the way many approach food, the release of her cookbook Easy Weeknight Meals inspiring plenty of people to take up utensils…

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Kevin Milne: A major milestone 6:36

13d ago6:36

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A significant milestone happened in Kevin Milnes life recently – or shall we say a Milnestone. Wednesday marked 50 years since he and his wife Linda went on their first date, and he joined Jack Tame for a chat about marriage, relationships, and anniversaries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Estelle Clifford: Pulp - More 5:50

14d ago5:50

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Britpop legends Pulp are back after 24 years. They released their 8th album, More, which was recorded over the span of three weeks, starting in November of 2024. In the Bandcamp description for the album, Jarvis Cocker writes: “We hope you enjoy the music. It was written & performed by four human beings from the North of England, aided & abetted by…

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Catherine Raynes: The Surf House and The Oligarch's Daughter 3:38

14d ago3:38

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The Surf House by Lucy Clarke Wish you were here? Think again... High on the wave-pounded cliffs, far from the bustling souks of Marrakesh, sits The Surf House. A hidden gem on Morocco's shores, the house is a sanctuary for the surfers, travellers and dreamers who wash in. But the idyll is built on something rotten. And when Bea arrives, relieved t…

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Mike Yardley: Savouring Ecuador's Cloud Forests and Mashpi Reserve 9:33

14d ago9:33

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"Nestled on the western flank of the Andes, three hours northwest of Quito, I was swathed in the finery of the Chocó rainforest. Mashpi Lodge is an eco-tourism jewel, a five-star oasis within the wider Mashpi Reserve that serves up a resplendent rainforest encounter with the mighty Chocó. Truth be told, because the reserve traverses a wide altitude…

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Dr Dougal Sutherland: Menopause and supporting menopausal women in the workplace 6:57

14d ago6:57

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At some point in their life, most women will experience menopause. It generally impacts women between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age New Zealand women will begin to experience menopause being 52. At menopause, the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods stop. In most cases, if someone hasn’t had a period for 12 months in a ro…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 June 2025 1:57:35

14d ago1:57:35

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 7 June 2025, Nadia Lim celebrates the 10th anniversary of her bestselling cookbook, Easy Weeknight Meals. Jack considers who will come out on top in the battle between Trump and Musk. Nici Wickes drops a delicious cookie recipe – with a secret ingredient to keep you satiated. Mik…

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Dr Bryan Betty: A new study reveals first long-term consequences of vaping 6:26

14d ago6:26

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There’s been a lot of discussion and concerns about the long-term effects of vaping of late, especially regarding young people. New research has started to uncover potential long-term problems with vaping. What is the problem with vaping? It was introduced as a “quit smoking” tool and was accepted to be less harmful than smoking. Useful as a quit s…

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Ruud Kleinpaste: Chippering away 4:47

14d ago4:47

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Sometimes I feel like the “Labourer” in our household. “Darling, can you please dig me a large hole for a Nikau Palm” followed by “pruning the fruit trees” and “covering the soil against blackbirds” or “create a nice pathway”. Of course I have my own stuff to do/plant/remove/mow, but once I start the Hansa Chipper I am in my element. Branches up to…

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Paul Stenhouse: What will Apple announce at its next Worldwide Developers Conference? 4:41

14d ago4:41

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Apple's big developer conference is on Monday US time – what can we expect to be announced? 1. A more unified user experience across all the platforms. MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS and even CarPlay will all be getting updates to bring everything into the same design scheme based on VisionOS – the software that runs the Vision Pro headset. It's all b…

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Tara Ward: The Survivors. Sara: Woman in the Shadows, Stick 4:29

14d ago4:29

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The Survivors A young woman's mysterious death dredges up the past in a sleepy seaside town, where three young people lost their lives fifteen years ago and tore the town apart (Netflix). Sara: Woman in the Shadows A retired intelligence operative haunted by her son's premature death returns to spycraft and allies to unravel the mystery. While navi…

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Francesca Rudkin: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina and How to Make a Killing 9:04

14d ago9:04

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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death. How To Make a Killing Michel and Cathy, wed for longer than they can remember, lead a quiet but monotonous life in the mountains. When a bear bursts out in front of Michel’s car, accidentally…

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Nici Wickes: Chocolate peanut cookies 6:28

14d ago6:28

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These are ridiculously good and they just happen to be gluten-free! Chewy, densely rich and very, very moreish. Perfect to make for Coeliac Awareness Week – 9-14th June 2025. Makes 12–15 Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 large egg 50g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Method Preheat the oven to 180°…

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Jack Tame: Trump and Musk's alliance is imploding in the most spectacular fashion 4:13

14d ago4:13

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Who could possibly, in their wildest dreams, ever have imagined it? Who could possibly have foreseen that the world’s wealthiest man and the world’s most powerful politician might blow up their bromance in the most spectacular fashion? Elon on Don? Feuding? Nooooo. Say it ain’t so! The curious thing is the pair of them do have a few qualities in co…

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The News Quiz: Ep 7. Tariff Turmoil 28:34

13d ago28:34

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Armando Iannucci, Ria Lina, Ian Smith and Cindy Yu for more topical comedy quizzing. This week they explore Trump’s tariff turmoil, the King’s Canadian holiday, mixed messages in the Middle East and how the Department of Justice is having trouble finishing its sentences. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material …

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Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth it? IGN co-founder Peer Schneider weighs in! Plus, IBM talks AI, gadget gift ideas for dads and grads, and more 39:07

14d ago39:07

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Have you seen the massive lineups across the country? To share his thoughts on the new Nintendo Switch 2 videogame console, we’re joined by Peer Schneider, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of IGN, one of the biggest online entertainment platforms Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you ask ChatGPT a question? Hillery H…

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Carson Lund made Eephus, the best baseball movie in recent memory 33:18

14d ago33:18

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This week on Bullseye, we talk to Carson Lund, director of the new slice-of-life baseball film, Eephus. The movie is about two rec league baseball teams meeting to play their final game on a field, which will be torn down the next day to make way for a middle school. Lund talks to Bullseye about representing downtime in baseball, and rejecting the …

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Alexander Skarsgård 32:37

17d ago32:37

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Alexander Skarsgård joins us to talk about the new Apple TV + sci-fi series Murderbot. He also gets into his upbringing and what it was like growing up around different artists and performers. Plus, he'll chat with us about some of his most memorable red carpet outfits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Priv…

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The Steve Ballmer Interview 2:59:20

18d ago2:59:20

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We sit down with Steve Ballmer, the legendary former Microsoft CEO and owner of the LA Clippers, for an epic conversation covering his 34 years at Microsoft. Steve listened to our Microsoft episodes and had some thoughts to share — and boy, did he deliver. Steve takes us point-by-point through the original IBM DOS deal that started everything, how …

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Amelia Murray: Fazerdaze on winning Album of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards, US tour 15:38

20d ago15:38

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New Zealand music’s big night out took place this week. The Aotearoa Music Awards celebrated its 60th year, with our biggest musical stars glitzed and glammed for the red carpet. Taking out two awards this year —Best Solo Artist and the highly coveted Album of the Year— was Fazerdaze, also known as Amelia Murray. It’s her first time winning an Aote…

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Kevin Milne: Pointless regulations surrounding hairdressing 4:13

20d ago4:13

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The Government is set to trim hairdressing red tape. Cabinet has accepted all the Ministry for Regulation recommendations, returning decisions on offering drinks during cuts, and allowing dogs in a salon to the business owner. Changes come into force in July. Kevin Milne may not be a huge fan of ACT, but he’ll say David Seymour is good at identifyi…

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Estelle Clifford: Miley Cyrus - Something Beautiful 7:35

20d ago7:35

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The ninth album to come from Miley Cyrus, ‘Something Beautiful’ is a concept album centred around the theme of healing. The popstar says it’s “an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music”, and when discussing the inspiration behind the music, Cyrus said "the nastiest times of our life do have a point of beauty. They are the shad…

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Mike Yardley: Wining, dining, and biking in Arrowtown & Gibbston 7:42

20d ago7:42

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"As Arrowtown glowed in its golden, fiery blaze of autumnal hues, it was a thrill to be back in this treasure-chest township, cradled by nature’s splendour. It’s one of my all-time favourite holiday playgrounds and I was eager for a fresh dip from its glorious offerings." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Catherine Raynes: Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club and The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and his Kingdom of Clay 5:26

21d ago5:26

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Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly wo sisters living on Martha's Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club - a spectacular novel inspired by true events from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls. 2016: Fresh from her mother's funeral, Mari arrives on Martha's Vin…

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Jessi Morgan: Predator Free NZ Trust CEO on the potential to add feral cats to the list of predators 7:34

21d ago7:34

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The Department of Conservation is currently seeking feedback on its Predator Free 2050 strategy. The current strategy aims to completely eliminate five predators from New Zealand: rats, stoats, ferrets, weasels and possums. However, they’re now asking whether feral cats should be added to the list as well. Predator Free NZ Trust CEO Jessi Morgan to…

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Ruud Kleinpaste: Plants to brighten up the dark, cool months in the garden 5:06

21d ago5:06

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The next few months we’ll be “in the dark” so to speak – the shortest days of the year puts us in front of the Low Emissions Burner, keeping warm while reading gardening magazines. What kinds of plants give us colour at this time? Go and visit your local Botanic Garden and take a note book with you – I often look at the stuff that Julie plants at o…

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Cameron Douglas: Ha Ha Merlot 2023, Hawkes Bay 4:40

21d ago4:40

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Ha Ha Merlot 2023, Hawkes Bay. RRP $19.00 Ha Ha means – to ‘Catch your breath’ in te reo Māori A palate of plums and blackberry fruit scents, there’s a light violet touch and generous fruity core. Fine tannins with medium+ acid line to frame the flavours of plums and red berry fruits. Balanced and refreshing with decent length and lots of style. Be…

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