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Hotel owner, beekeeper and tourism promoter Toni Croon joins the show to share what does a day in the life of a Chatham Islander involves. Audio

More than 30 million tons of seaweed is harvested globally each year, but it's still a fledgling industry in New Zealand. AUT professor Lindsey White is trying to make it happen. Most recently, he's… Audio

We're off now to meet another bookshop owner - one who sells pre-loved books. Reviews of the shop we're visiting today say it's a 'treasure trove a books at great prices' and 'a maze of books" -… Audio

Much of the country has spent the past month enjoying the outdoors, but along with the glorious summer sun, there've been storms, floods, and strong wind. AUT Professor Regan Potangaroa has been… Audio

It's a momentous day tomorrow (Monday) in Hamilton and for the whole of Waikato, with the opening of the Waikato Regional Theatre - now known as the BNZ Theatre. Hamiltonians and visitors to the city… Audio

Pacific Connection is a Porirua-based choir that is soaring on the global stage. Just seven years after forming as a group, the group brought home a bronze medal from the International Barbershop… Audio

It's that time again - time to engage your brain on a summer morning with today's quiz. Over the next two weekends we'll be touching base with four quiz meisters - to hear how they run quizzes - their… Audio

A beachside motel murder is the subject of the latest directorial effort from Josh Frizzell, a renowned filmmaker from a family of talented artists. Josh has done everything from music videos to the… Audio

We're taking a virtual tour of some of New Zealand's outer islands on Summer Weekends. First up is Aotea Great Barrier Island, where Susana meets Orla Cumisky. She's the owner of the local Irish pub… Audio

It's a huge sporting weekend in Tauranga, with two events drawing thousands to the city. First up, the Mount Festival of Multisport and then the T20 Black Clash. Sporting legend and Tauranga Mayor… Audio

This year, 2026, marks the 75th anniversary for a very special radio station. Russell Radio was established in 1951 - but it's not your typical radio station - no music and no talkback - although they… Audio

Barbara Else is a New Zealand writer, editor, and playwright who has written for both children and adults. Late last year she received a Prime Minister's Award for literary achievement. It's one more… Audio

Fonoti Pati Umaga was raised in Wainuiomata given two options from his father about his future, either become a church minister or a lawyer. He followed his heart and chose music. Everything changed… Audio

Where would a weekend radio show be without a quiz? Over the next two weekends we'll be touching base with four quiz meisters - to hear how they run quizzes - their favourite categories and possibly… Audio

Last summer on Summer Weekends we travelled around the country visiting preloved bookshops and met their owners. It seemed a lot of you had your favourites that we didn't manage to get to - so we're… Audio

The Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have been making waves on Lake Karapiro this week. With more than 4,500 competitors, from ages 5 to 85, it's been the largest nationals in the sport's history. Saturday… Audio

To kick us off, it's the story dominating headlines: Scott 'Razor' Robertson's departure from the All Blacks. Sports journalist Jamie Wall joins Susana to tell us the latest. Audio