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Against the odds, a takahe pair believed to be infertile have successfully hatched a chick at Wellington's Zealandia Te Mara a Tane. Dr Danielle Shanahan, Chief Executive of Zealandia joins Bryan to… Audio

There's been a surge in demand for cassettes, CDs and portable audio devices. Matthew Davis, owner of Flying Out Record Store, is with Bryan to discuss the trend. Audio

In the last stop on our urban vacation tour, Kaila Colbin joins Bryan to tell us how we can have a wonderful holiday staycation in Christchurch. Audio

Alice Taylor is joining Bryan across the week to give yummy and simple Christmas gift ideas. Today it's simple brownies and garlic oil. Check out Alice's popular Instagram for more festive… Audio

Observers may have noticed parts of Rotorua looking a little sharper with berms trimmed, rubbish cleared, and lawns neatly edged. That tidy-up was driven by local rangatahi (youth) who have stepped… Audio

Bryan shares one of his favourite RNZ Concert interviews from the year. In the run-up to Matariki Weekend, he spoke to Rawi Pere, who helps lead the Ngati Rehia Community Kapa Haka Group - a Kapa Haka… Audio

Senior lecturer at AUT, Dr Amandine Sabadel is a chemist, ecologist, environmental scientist and an eel expert. She's with Bryan to discuss why finding where they breed is so important - and why it's… Audio

We think it's a good idea to recognise some of those who'll keep working through the summer break, so that the rest of us can enjoy a holiday. We've chatted to a nurse and a fire fighter - and today… Audio

Food waste, wrapping paper, plastic packaging - Christmas can be a wasteful time. Georgie Ferrari, Chief Executive at Sustainability Trust, join Bryan to discuss the practical steps we can take to… Audio