Best Brad Kerr Podcasts (2025)

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EXCLUSIVE: PAMELA & LIAM’S “LOVE STORY” IS FAKE — MIRANDA KERR SIDES WITH KATY IN ORLANDO SPLIT — SHARON OSBOURNE INHERITS OZZY’S FULL $220 MILLION FORTUNE 20:21

7h ago20:21

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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson aren’t Hollywood’s newest couple, no matter how hard the studio’s selling it. Meanwhile, Miranda Kerr has made it crystal clear where her loyalties lie — and it’s not with ex-husband Orlando Bloom. And #ShuterScoop can confirm that wife Sharon Osbourne will inherit the entire $220 million fortune. “Ozzy left it all t…

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U1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh 1:23:19

13h ago1:23:19

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review U1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh by Dave J. Browne and Don Turnbull, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: Why are forests cool? 05:25 What have we been playing? 16:09 Mootsack 27:53 Main Review 35:14 Art Talk 46:29 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 51: U1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh For listener questions, email …

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Climate+ | 48 | Julia Dietmar @ OpenWardrobe 33:25

8h ago33:25

33:25

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 (𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥!) 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬? It's episode 48 of the Climate+ Podcast! Lincoln speaks with Julia K. Dietmar, co-founder and CEO of OpenWardrobe, about the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry. They discuss the staggering statistic…

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Your Money with Mary Holm: Are we getting insurance all wrong? 18:33

21h ago18:33

18:33

oday Mary's going to talk about insurance and whether we are insuring the right things. New Zealanders are twice as likely to have car insurance as they are life or health insurance - does that make sense?

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A-Z of Aotearoa: E is for Electric Bikes 27:18

22h ago27:18

27:18

Today we continue our way through the A-Z of Aotearoa with the letter E.

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The Lowdown 15:53

22h ago15:53

15:53

Today on The Lowdown, Perlina Lau and Afternoon's Senior Producer Olivia Wilson discuss the content that is filling up your group chats.

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Meet the South Auckland students refurbishing empty homes 13:19

23h ago13:19

13:19

Ara Education Trust is based in the Auckland suburb of Mangere. Its mission is to help give students on the tools experience and provide a pathway to successful careers. Ara Education Trust Head Tutor William Malakai spoke to Jesse.

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Guy Sebastian performs a song from his new album 13:17

23h ago13:17

13:17

Guy Sebastian has over 1.3 billion streams and he's had dozens of top-ten singles in the Australian charts.

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The flood-hit Christchurch growers who need your help 11:05

23h ago11:05

11:05

In May this year, flooding left half of the Untamed Earth Organic Farm, near Halswell, under water.

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EX-GIRLFRIEND SPILLS SECRETS ON JENNIFER ANISTON’S NEW MAN. TAYLOR SWIFT & TRAVIS KELCE’S WINTER WONDERLOVE HEATS UP. PRINCE WILLIAM & KATE MIDDLETON PLAN MOVE TO ROYAL MANSION WITH SCANDALOUS PAST 19:33

1d ago19:33

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Jennifer Aniston’s rumored new romance is heating up — and now his ex is speaking out! Meanwhile, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are embracing the chill with full-on Winter Wonderlove. And across the pond, Prince William and Kate Middleton are ready to ditch their modest Adelaide Cottage for a sprawling new estate — one with a juicy royal past. Donn…

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The pre-Panel 8:15

2d ago8:15

8:15

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

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Clash of titans - US President Trump vs media mogul Murdoch 24:23

2d ago24:23

24:23

The battle between US President Donald Trump and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting personal. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik has reported on Trump and Murdoch and how they've shaped the media landscape for a very long time. Folkenflik is also the author of a book called Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires. He discussed…

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Bookmarks with the International Film Festival's Paolo Bertolin 27:35

2d ago27:35

27:35

Time for Bookmarks, when we sit down with a notable Kiwi and learn about their life and some of their favourite things. Paolo Bertolin is a writer, producer, film critic and programmer, who since last year has served as artistic director for the Whanau Marama New Zealand International Film Festival. The festival officially opens in Auckland tomorro…

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Easy Eats: Mushroom and Cashew Curry 4:45

2d ago4:45

4:45

Kelly Gibney joins Jesse to share her mushroom and cashew curry recipe. She says mushrooms are a nutrition powerhouse and super versatile in the kitchen They take on flavour brilliantly and cook fast. For an extra protein boost, you could add some sliced tofu, along with the mushrooms in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve with a dollop of plain y…

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Heading Off: Kayaking down the Yukon 11:06

2d ago11:06

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We love it when you get in touch with us with your stories and today's guest Kevin Searle did just that. He sent through an abridged story of his Kayak trip down the Yukon, and we needed to know more!

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Making meals matter 8:59

2d ago8:59

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Everybody Eats is a social restaurant concept. It's three course meals are open to all: Lawyers, students, hospitality staff, the homeless, whomever. And all on a "pay what you can" basis. Since starting in 2017 it's grown from a pop up to three restaurants, serving hundreds of people five nights a week. Amidst declining revenues, they've launched …

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Doing it right: Regenerative tourism success story 6:39

2d ago6:39

6:39

The Okarito plant project, a business -led initiative in South Westland is becoming a national example of regenerative tourism in action. Tourism operators, visitors, landowners, and volunteers are working together to restore native ecosystems by supplying plants native species for local landowners at no cost. Chair of the project Aaron Smith spoke…

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Creating safe bars and nightlife venues 9:03

2d ago9:03

9:03

How can we make sure our bars and nightclubs are safe for us all? What measures are in place so that patrons can feel comfortable and looked after? Jesse talks to the Chief Executive Anita Lowry of ResectED Aotearoa.

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EXCLUSIVE: J.LO SPARKS ROMANCE RUMORS ON TOUR — KRIS & COREY NEAR BREAKUP AFTER BEYONCÉ BLOWUP — ANNE BURRELL’S DEATH EXPOSES DARK SIDE OF KITCHEN CULTURE 20:18

2d ago20:18

20:18

Jennifer Lopez may have left Ben Affleck behind, but she’s not exactly flying solo. Kris Jenner and longtime partner Corey Gamble are “hanging by a thread” following a heated altercation And the shocking death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell has rattled the culinary world — forcing a hard look at the pressures and silent suffering inside restaurant …

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The New Zealander redefining what luxury means 26:24

3d ago26:24

26:24

Every day, millions experience a bit of Kiwi creativity thanks to Christopher Yu. He left New Zealand for London 25 years ago as a tax attorney, but after being made redundant, he followed his nose to a new role, leading companies that transform perfume and candles into experiences of storytelling and design. Now, after decades at the center of Eur…

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Music feature: Sir Van Morrison's Astral Weeks 25:07

3d ago25:07

25:07

Time for our Tuesday music feature and today we'll be diving deep into one of the most acclaimed records in rock music, Sir Van Morrison's 'Astral Weeks'. This was Morrison's seconds studio album, and althought he'd had a huge hit on his debut with 'Brown Eyed Girl', he couldn't have strayed further from his pop roots. To contextualise 'Astral Week…

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Update on Oz with Brad Foster: The Crowded House battle rages on 6:12

3d ago6:12

6:12

Australian radio station Triple J has compiled a list of 100 Hottest Aussie Songs as voted by the public. Crowded House's 'Don't Dream It's Over' came in at number 5. When will Australians understand Crowded House is a New Zealand band?

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Books: Author Catherine Robertson with her latest picks 6:03

3d ago6:03

6:03

We're going to talk about books, specifically what our critic Catherine Robertson calls her "to be read pile of shame" books, also known as those books you've bought and haven't yet got around to reading. Catherine reviews: The Royal Free by Carl Shuker (Te Herenga Waka University Press) The Mess of Our Lives by Mary-anne Scott (One Tree House) Thr…

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Podcast Tuesday: Pipeline: Left to Die & The Retrievals Season Two 5:55

3d ago5:55

5:55

In 2022, while making repairs to a undersea pipe off the coast of Trinidad, four professional divers got sucked hundreds of metres into a 76cm- wide pipe full of oil. The story of what happened next has been made into a podcast called Pipeline: Left to Die (Daily Mail) Ximena Smith reviews this and The Retrievals Season Two (NY Times and Serial Pod…

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How to prevent your dog from being angry 9:17

3d ago9:17

9:17

Animal behaviour experts have been sounding the alarm in recent months over the sharp rise in dog attacks and aggressive behaviour Selina McIntyre, a dog behaviourist with over two decades of experience, has observed a troubling increase in aggression among the dogs she works with behaviours that are now becoming the leading reason dogs are surrend…

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The community garden that's absolutely thriving 13:56

3d ago13:56

13:56

Afternoons listener Wilby LeHeux got in touch to let us know about a cool little project he's involved with in Christchurch. Te Waerenga Whakatō Puāwai is going from strength to strength. He explains why to Jesse.

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EXCLUSIVE: PRINCE HARRY TO BE ERASED FROM ROYAL LIFE UNDER KING WILLIAM — DESTINY’S CHILD REUNION WAS JUST FOR SHOW — JESSICA ALBA’S NEW FLAME STINGS CASH WARREN 20:19

3d ago20:19

20:19

Prince Harry’s royal fate is sealed - once Prince William becomes king, Harry will be permanently cut off. Meanwhile, fans were left breathless after Beyoncé reunited Destiny’s Child during her final Cowboy CarterVegas show — but don’t get your hopes up. And Jessica Alba is turning heads — and turning the knife. Rob is joined by his dear pal Garret…

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Expert Feature: Answering all your questions about fertility 23:52

4d ago23:52

23:52

Time for our Monday 'Expert' feature, where we pick a topic, invite an expert on, and learn everything we can in half an hour. Today we're talking fertility with Dr Andrew Murray. Dr Murray leads the doctors at Fertility Associates as Group Medical Director and is considered one of New Zealand's most experienced fertility specialists.…

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Jesse Cold Calls Ngāti Hine FM 14:41

4d ago14:41

14:41

As regular listeners will know, we like a cold call here on Afternoons, we've ticked off all the iSite centres around the country, and now we're embarking on other places that help turn towns and cities into communities. When Jesse was driving in Northland recently, he really enjoyed listening to the iwi radio station Ngati Hine, so he decided to g…

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Television Critic: Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers 10:28

4d ago10:28

10:28

Twenty years ago London was rocked by a terrorist attack that saw four separate suicide bombers set off explosives across the city during morning rush hour. A new documentary series on Netflix tells the story of the 7/7 bombings and its explosive aftermath. Linda Burgess gives her take on this and Young Sheldon.…

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Top 100 books list as voted by NZ readers 8:26

4d ago8:26

8:26

Bookstore Whitcoulls has just released their 2025 Top 100 books list. This list - voted by readers - provides a snapshot of our every shifting reading habits. To talk us through this years winners and the themes they reveal, Jesse was joined by Whitcoulls Joan Mackenzie.

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Why NZ should be clamping down on deepfake images 12:16

4d ago12:16

12:16

Denmark is set to clamp down on deepfake images, giving citizens copyright over their likeness and voice. A deepfake is an image, video or audio recording which has been digitally altered to appear to be someone else. They have become increasingly sophisticated with the rapid advancement of AI, and recent studies have shown that the vast majority o…

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Celebrating one hundred years of Rural Women New Zealand 9:04

4d ago9:04

9:04

This story takes us back to 1925 in Wellington where, at tea-party for wives of delegates to a Farmers' Union meeting, sixteen women agreed on the need for their own organisation. The inaugural meeting of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held the following morning, 28 July 1925 - one hundred years ago today. While there's …

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Third time really is a charm for netball's Tactix team 6:28

4d ago6:28

6:28

For the first time Christchurch Tactix has won the Grand Final Trophy in the 2025 ANZ Netball premiership. They beat the Northern Mystics 58 - 46 at a well-attended Trust Arena showdown. Tactix captain Erikana Pedersen joins Jesse.

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EXCLUSIVE: ANNE BURRELL’S SHOCKING DEATH, KELLY CLARKSON’S BURNOUT, AND THE OSBOURNES' RAGE OVER HULK HOGAN'S DEATH TIMING 20:43

6d ago20:43

20:43

Anne Burrell, 55, best known for hosting Worst Cooks in America, was found dead in the shower of her Brooklyn apartment. Authorities ruled it a suicide. Meanwhile, Ozzy Osbourne’s inner circle is seething after wrestling legend Hulk Hogan’s sudden death at 71 hijacked headlines meant to honor the late Black Sabbath frontman. And insiders worry Kell…

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Critter of the Week: Ranger Dragonfly 17:34

7d ago17:34

17:34

Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly. Just like human rangers, these ranger dragonflies cover a lot of ground, able to travel over several kilometres.

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Weekend Stuff: Overcoming colour jitters in design 5:35

7d ago5:35

5:35

To quote our next guest "there are no ugly colours, just poor combinations". Interior designer Syliva Sanford is with Jesse to talk about overcoming the color jitters when it comes to design and decorating.

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Keeping it simple: Roasted kalamata olives and black grapes 9:44

7d ago9:44

9:44

Julie Biuso shares her recipe for a dish of roasted olives and grapes. It is so simple but so utterly delicious! It's like a juicy, sweet and salty add-on to dishes, though it can be enjoyed on toast topped with feta. It was outrageously good with roast chicken, but also fantastic with French Onion Tartlets.…

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Has Marvel got it's mojo back? The Fantastic Four: First Steps 11:28

7d ago11:28

11:28

The latest Marvel comic book adaption is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, it's out today and early reviews are glowing. Dom Corry tells Jesse what he thinks and looks at the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot.

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Freaky Friday: Stories from the other side 3:31

7d ago3:31

3:31

It's Freaky Friday, when we speak to listeners about their spooky experiences and strange coincidences. Today's guest is Wayne MacKenzie.

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How to make the two ingredient BelgieBaker Meringue 8:26

7d ago8:26

8:26

A Tauranga pâtisserie chef is making headlines around the world for his re-invention of how to make the dessert favourite of meringue. Noel Remacle's recipe includes just two ingredients Noel's career has taken him around the world. From his homeland of Belgium to Aotearoa. Via Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, Seoul, Sydney.…

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From mountain to sea on two wheels 12:12

7d ago12:12

12:12

Lynley Twyman joins us to talk about Te Hangaruru, the latest section of the mountains to sea trail to be completed.

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Getting the spread on all things butter 20:13

7d ago20:13

20:13

Why is butter so expensive? Can people power really make a difference? What happens if Fonterra leaves the NZ market? We put all our butter questions to Emma Higgins, Senior Agricultural Analyst at Rabobank. Then we talk to someone who has churned their own butter to find out if DIY spreads are an option.…

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EXCLUSIVE: MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER DIES SAVING DAUGHTER — J.LO LEANS INTO HER SEXY ERA — MEGHAN MARKLE DESPERATE FOR TV COMEBACK AFTER NETFLIX SPLIT 20:48

7d ago20:48

20:48

Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner is being hailed as a hero after his tragic death in Costa Rica, where he drowned while rescuing his 8-year-old daughter from a rip current. Back in Hollywood, Jennifer Lopez is turning heads — and turning up the heat. Sources say the superstar is doubling down on her sultry style. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle is scr…

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Grotto of the Golden Gargoyle 1:16:01

8d ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Grotto of the Golden Gargoyle by Brendan Barnett, and answer a mailbag question. How do you justify that something you make should exist? 11:49 Mootsack 26:44 Main Review 30:30 Art Talk 53:33 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 50: Grotto of the Golden Gargoyle For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on …

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Climate+ | 47 | Brad Grams, Mentorship for Climate+ Careers 41:11

7d ago41:11

41:11

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐱 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞+ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝? Join Lincoln for episode 47…

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Did Early Settlers really drink beer instead of water? 6:49

8d ago6:49

6:49

One of the enduring New Zealand myths is that West Coast miners drank beer instead of water, pretty wild idea, but is it actually true? As historian Dr Grant Morris explains to Jesse, the truth is much more nuanced.

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Solving the World's Problems: The art of shepherding 9:32

8d ago9:32

9:32

It's time to solve some of the world's problems and this week Steve Wyn-Harris wants to talk about the art of shepherding, and how a good one can save sheep's lives especially when it comes to lambing season.

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NZ Sporting History: Amelia Kerr steps up to the mic 28:59

8d ago28:59

28:59

Amelia plays cricket for Wellington, and internationally for New Zealand. Her achievements include: being the youngest person to score a double century in a One Day International. More recently she was named player of the tournament in last years T20 World cup, that's after helping New Zealand to lift the trophy. She chats to Jesse.…

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