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The surprising history behind Dunedin's loos
8:20 AM.Alison Breese - who also goes by the name the 'Loo Lady' - is an archivist with a special interest in underground toilets of Dunedin and their historical importance. She joins The Weekend to discuss.
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Surf’s Up: Saffi Vette wins NZ women's open for first time
8:14 AM.This year's NZ Surf championships took place at Piha Beach during the week, and wrapped up yesterday. 19-year-old Saffi Vette took out the Women's Open for the first time. Saffi joins The Weekend to… Read more Audio
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Are aliens walking among us?
5:30 PM.Chris Impey is a Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona and has penned eight popular science books, and he has even taught cosmology to Tibetan monks. He joins The Weekend… Read more Audio
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The Through Line #5
11:04 AM.Karyn takes us on a musical journey from Womb to Massive Attack, think six degrees of separation. Read more Audio
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Matt Elliot: stories that made New Zealand a sailing nation
10:04 AM.With the Prada Cup underway as a precursor to the America's Cup Race next month, it's a great time to reflect on some of the nautical history that's cemented New Zealand as a sailing nation. Author… Read more Audio
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At the Museum: Whakamana Cannabis Museum
9:20 AM.Abe Gray founded the Whakamana Cannabis Museum in Dunedin in 2013, and it has followed him around ever since. Now the museum is stepping into its fourth iteration in the capital city. Read more Audio
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How to eliminate filler words from your speech
9:06 AM.Most of us are guilty of using filler words like "um" or "you know" when speaking, but is it really a problem? Jane Sheffield from Effective Speaking guides us through some ways to make our… Read more Audio
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The importance of pen pals for prisoners
8:22 AM.Right now over 300 New Zealanders are writing to pen pals in prison. They've connected with the inmates via Prisoner Correspondence Network Aotearoa (PNCA). The organisation, which launched in 2016… Read more Audio
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Update from the United States
8:12 AM.With just days until Biden's Inguration, we get an update on the latest news coming out of the United States with Washington correspondent Simon Marks. Read more Audio
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The Through Line #4
11:05 AM.Karyn takes us on a musical journey, think six-degrees of separation. Read more Audio
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Worth a detour: tips from a travel guide guru
10:30 AM.Author and travel guide guru Peter Janssen has a popular series of books that are perfect for people who want to explore the nooks and crannies of the country. He joins Karyn in the studio to share… Read more Audio
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The art of holding your breath
10:06 AM.Kathryn Nevatt is has consistently ranked as one of the world's best competitive freedivers for more than 10 years, and has a best breath holding time of 7minutes and 45 seonds. She joins The Weekend… Read more Audio
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Our World Record Holders: Anna Cochrane
9:25 AM.On The Weekend we are meeting some of the country's Guiness World Record holders to hear the story behind their record. Last week we met Blair Williamson, who had the record for most Rubik's cubes… Read more Audio
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How to design a garden for pets
9:05 AM.We all know the garden is a wonderful place to spend your summer days, and they can be great places for our pets too. Landscape architect Renee Davies has some tips for us on how to make our backyards… Read more Audio
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No beers who cares: learning to live without alcohol
8:10 AM.Last year was enough to test the best of us and, for some, the occasional drink became a daily coping mechanism. Claire Robbie is the founder of No Beers Who Cares, she joins The Weekend to share some… Read more Audio
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The Through Line #3
11:00 AM.Karyn takes us on a musical journey from Emily Edrosa to The Cure, think six degrees of separation. Read more Audio
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Fish and chip reviews: getting the scoop
10:40 AM.Fish and chips are a great kiwi summer treat but where to get the good ones? To the rescue comes Whanganui man Brandon Sayring and his fish and chip review blog Here's the Scoop! Read more Audio
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Twenty years on: How Wikipedia changed the world
10:10 AM.This week marks the 20th anniversary of the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Founder Jimmy Wales joins The Weekend to talk about Wikipedia and its impact on the world. Read more Audio
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Democrats make moves to impeach Trump
10:04 AM.There is increasing pressure to have Trump impeached before the end of his term, and speaker Nancy Pelosi is trying to block his access to nuclear launch codes. Washington correspondent Simon Marks… Read more Audio
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DIY: How to write a haiku
9:20 AM.If you've got some time up your sleeve this summer you might want to try your hand at penning haiku. Poet Doc Drumheller joins The Weekend to share some pointers on writing your own verse. Read more Audio
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At the Museum: Hawera's Elvis Museum
9:06 AM.This summer we are talking to the people who run weird and wonderful museums around the country, and today we speak to KD Wasley, who runs the Elvis Museum in Hawera. Read more Audio
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NIWA scientists en route to Antarctica
8:10 AM.NIWA's flagship research vessel Tangaroa has departed for a six-week voyage to Antarctica, where scientists will be undertaking one of the few full scientific projects on the continent since the… Read more Audio
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The Through Line #2
11:04 AM.In this installment of The Through Line, Karyn takes us on a musical journey from Citizen Band to The Clash. Think six-degrees of separation. Read more Audio
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ReliefAid: Helping Syrians amid a global pandemic
10:39 AM.Mike Seawright went from being an investment banker to setting up an humanitarian organisation that helps families affected by the brutal civil war inside Syria. In 2020, his organisation ReliefAid… Read more Audio
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Looking after your gut health in the silly season
10:20 AM.Dr Catherine Wall is a registered dietitian and a lecturer at Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition shares some advice to get your gut microbiomes back on track. Read more Audio