Best Mike Sutherland Podcasts (2025)

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Mike Yardley: Five-star dining destinations in London 9:52

10h ago9:52

9:52

Mike Yardley’s on an adventure in London, experiencing luxury hotels and five star dining experiences. He joined Jack Tame to delve into some of his top destination dining picks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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John Dew: New Zealand Archbishop on Robert Prevost being named as Pope 16:55

14m ago16:55

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New Zealand's catholic leader says Pope Francis' legacy will live on under the church's new leader. 69-year-old Robert Prevost was elected the new pontiff after the fourth ballot of the conclave yesterday, taking the name Leo XIV. He is the first Pope from the United States and the first from the Augustinian order of the church. New Zealand Archbis…

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Kevin Milne: An update on advice given nearly 20 years ago 6:38

8m ago6:38

6:38

Kevin Milne recently received an email, passed on by Jack Tame, about advice he gave on the show 18 years ago. He said that parents should buy an exercise book, tie a pencil to it and write in even the little highlights of their kids growing up. The listener did just that, giving his son a book filled with special moments and memories on his 21st b…

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Estelle Clifford: Chaos in the CBD - A Deeper Life 6:29

15m ago6:29

6:29

After a decade of making music, Chaos in the CBD has finally released their debut album. ‘A Deeper Life’ is a labour of love from brothers Louis and Ben Helliker-Hale, a house album that pays tribute to their lives growing up in Aotearoa. Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the release. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Dougal Sutherland: What are children being exposed to online? 8:01

1h ago8:01

8:01

The internet is filled with a wide array of things – more than any one person could experience in their entire life. However, as the internet has developed, spaces dedicated to children have been eroded – gone are the days of Club Penguin and flash games, replaced with adult and advertiser friendly spaces. What this has resulted in is the exposure …

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Catherine Raynes: Careless People and My Name is Emilia del Valle 4:30

1h ago4:30

4:30

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir exposes both the personal and the political fallout when unfettered power and a rotten company culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative wh…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 May 2025 1:56:58

2h ago1:56:58

1:56:58

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 10 May 2025, fresh from the conclave, New Zealand's Cardinal John Dew joins Jack to discuss his part in the process of selecting Pope Leo XIV. Jack considers the rare instances when the world's eyes all rest on the same place. Mother's Day is sorted with Nici Wickes' delicious No…

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Cameron Douglas: Neudorf Tiritiri Pinot Gris 4:48

12h ago4:48

4:48

Wine: Neudorf Tiritiri Pinot Gris RRP – $27.00 From the Moutere Hills in Nelson. The Wine: A semi-aromatic variety, this PG delivers scents of Asian pears and red apple. There’s a natural white spice, almost pepper-like and a distinctive mineral quality. Satin smooth texture on the palate, juicy fleshy, ripe and delicious. Medium(ish) weighted and …

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Ruud Kleinpaste: Queries about cluster flies in houses 3:35

12h ago3:35

3:35

A common problem in our homes, especially in the cooler areas of Aotearoa: gazillions of flies settling into your spare room, on the ceiling of a quiet place, or in the roof cavity. The flies arrive at your place in autumn and find a good spot to hibernate – just like they do in their countries of origin: Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Germany, the …

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Tara Ward: Poker Face, Suspect, Long Way Home 4:41

12h ago4:41

4:41

Poker Face Charlie Cale, a casino employee, has an exceptional ability to detect lies. She drives around the country and begins to solve cases of random individuals she meets on the road (TVNZ+). Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes In London, July 2005, police hunt a rogue terrorist cell. An extraordinary series of events during a surv…

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Paul Stenhouse: Bill Gates' plan to donate fortune by 2045, Fortnite's attempting to get back on the apple store 4:02

13h ago4:02

4:02

Bill Gates will go broke to make the earth better The Microsoft founder says he plans to give away 99% of his vast fortune over the next 20 years. In a blog post, he wrote that he will not die rich. He cited Andrew Carnegie’s line: “The man who dies thus rich dies disgraced.” His foundation will close its doors permanently on December 31st, 2045. B…

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Francesca Rudkin: Another Simple Favor and The Wedding Banquet 8:34

13h ago8:34

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Another Simple Favor Stephanie Smothers agrees to travel to Italy to be the maid of honour for the devious and cunning Emily Nelson. However, she soon suspects Emily's good will is part of an elaborate plan for revenge. The Wedding Banquet Hoping to stay in the country, a gay man proposes a green card marriage to a female friend in exchange for pay…

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Nici Wickes: No-fuss Sticky Buns for Mother’s Day 6:07

11h ago6:07

6:07

This is one of the simplest and quickest sticky bun recipes I know, and the buns are top notch. Makes 8-10 large buns Ingredients Syrup ½ cup brown sugar 3 big tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons maple syrup Dough 1 cup warmed milk 2 teaspoons active yeast granules 1 teaspoon sugar 3 cups plain flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 large egg 100g butter, softened F…

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Jack Tame: Eyewitnesses to history 3:51

11h ago3:51

3:51

The centre of the world. It’s a funny concept, really, because on a planet with 8 billion people, the world’s attention never settles on any one event or thing for much more than a moment. Most of the time you would probably argue that the world’s attention is divided and scattered. It takes an historic moment, something really big, truly significa…

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Darryl Campbell, "Fatal Abstraction: Why the Managerial Class Loses Control of Software" (W. W. Norton, 2025) 1:09:28

1d ago1:09:28

1:09:28

A tech insider explains how capitalism and software development make for such a dangerous mix. Software was supposed to radically improve society. Outdated mechanical systems would be easily replaced; programs like PowerPoint would make information flow more freely; social media platforms like Facebook would bring people together; and generative AI…

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Nuance is the new N-word - Mark Normand 57:01

2d ago57:01

57:01

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Sandra Matz, "Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior" (HBRP, 2025) 41:31

3d ago41:31

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A fascinating exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology—from the pioneering expert on psychological targeting. There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our genetic code, and take a deep dive into our psychology. As algorithms…

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Parental rights on trial: what’s at stake in education 47:23

2d ago47:23

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Should parents have a meaningful say in what their children learn — and how they learn it? On this episode of Defending Ideas, we examine two pivotal legal battles shaping the future of parental rights in education: one challenging a state-level school choice program, and another currently before the U.S. Supreme Court that could restrict a parent’…

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Jessica Smith on Engineering and Public Accountability in Energy Industries 1:09:56

3d ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Jessica Smith, Professor in the Engineering, Design, and Society Department and Dean’s Fellow for Earth and Society Programs of the Colorado School of Mines, about her work on engineering and public accountability in energy and mining industries. The pair discuss Smith’s long-held interests in mining and …

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Civil War in America? - Tim Pool 1:54:55

4d ago1:54:55

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Ben Macintyre: Author on writing, The Siege, the Auckland Writer's Festival 14:53

7d ago14:53

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Ben Macintyre captivates readers with true stories. He expertly unravels complex historical events, explaining sharp subplots and side characters while artfully deploying dry humour to make the true stories he tells digestible. His most recent non-fiction work is The Siege – a story of how in April 1980, six men stormed the Iranian embassy in Londo…

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Kevin Milne: Sir Bob Jones and his legacy 6:15

7d ago6:15

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Prominent businessman, author and former politician Sir Bob Jones has died in Wellington after a brief illness - aged 85. Jones formed the New Zealand Party in 1983, which stood for 10 years. He received a knighthood in 1989 for services to business management and the community. Kevin Milne told Jack Tame he will be remembered as a terrific writer.…

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Estelle Clifford: Sir Dave Dobbyn's one off show at Auckland Town Hall 6:58

7d ago6:58

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One of New Zealand’s most treasured musical acts, Sir Dave Dobbyn, will perform at Auckland Town Hall, the first time he has hit the stage there solo. The 68-year-old has previously performed at the prestigious venue with his band Th’ Dudes, but has never showcased his own set. That will change on June 4, when he and his touring band look to cover …

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Catherine Raynes: The Good Mistress and The Other People 3:16

8d ago3:16

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The Good Mistress by Anne Tiernan Juliet never planned to be the other woman, but Rory was the only man she'd ever loved. She was sure he'd leave his frustratingly perfect wife - until he went and ghosted her, literally. Maeve is a bestselling novelist, and yet between her exasperating husband, teenage sons and ailing mother, success feels hollow. …

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Mike Yardley: Echoes of history in Budapest 9:06

8d ago9:06

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"Budapest has long been a punching bag for invading powers and battled over by a litany of imperial bullies. But the legacy is a city stacked with historic layer upon layer of intrigue and faded glory, some layers still decaying while others have been ambitiously restored. I was back in the Hungarian capital with Trafalgar, one of the headline stop…

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Ed McKnight: Economist on an alternative to budgeting 5:29

8d ago5:29

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Although we all try, budgeting doesn't work for everyone. Instead, Ed McKnight has what he calls the 'Economist's Pay Routine', an alternative that allows you to budget without budgeting. He joined Jack Tame to break down the method. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Full Show Podcast: 03 May 2025 1:57:17

8d ago1:57:17

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 3 May 2025, author Ben Macintyre joins Jack to discuss his expertise in espionage and latest non-fiction book ‘The Siege’ ahead of his trip to NZ for the Writer's Festival. Jack reflects on dear memories. Nici Wickes serves up a recipe that can be whipped up in no time with ingre…

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Kate Hall: Sustainable Mother's Day Celebrations 6:43

8d ago6:43

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With Mother’s Day coming up soon, many will be casting around for ideas of what to get that special figure in their life. Kate Hall has a few ideas on how to keep the day sustainable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Ruud Kleinpaste: The importance of timing 4:17

8d ago4:17

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Last week we discussed the six-month hiatus between noticing troubles with stone fruit and the time of activating prevention. Peach leaf curl is a rather ugly fungal disease that commences 6 months from now – in spring the leaf curl starts to become obvious on the newly emerged leaves of your peach trees. Taphrina deformans is the name of the disea…

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Paul Stenhouse: Impact of US tariffs on Apple, private What'sApp AI chats, Lyft targets an older demographic 4:12

8d ago4:12

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Apple has given more details on the US tariffs iPhones being sold in the June quarter in the USA will be made in India, while almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products will be made in Vietnam. Products made in China will be sold elsewhere in the world. Apple estimates that, pending nothing else changing, the tariffs will cost them US$…

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Tara Ward: Choir Games, The Four Seasons, Carême 5:06

8d ago5:06

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Choir Games A documentary series about how music can change lives, as it follows two choirs from New York and Kaitaia as they take part in the World Choir Games in Aotearoa last year (Neon, from Sunday). The Four Seasons The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly …

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Francesca Rudkin: Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds and Thunderbolts* 8:57

8d ago8:57

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Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds Filmed over the course of four years, this documentary follows musician Marlon Williams as he takes on a deeply personal project — producing his first album entirely in te reo Māori, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Williams began his musical journey as a teen, songwriting in Lyttleton, then carved out his own distinc…

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Nici Wickes: Drunken Bananas 5:57

8d ago5:57

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From thinking about it to plating it up... 10 minutes maximum for these boozy caramelised bananas! This is the best don’t-have-much-in-the-house dessert. Serves 4 Ingredients 4-6 bananas 3 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons brown sugar a decent squeeze of lemon juice a pinch of salt 3 tablespoons brandy or rum (optional) softly whipped cream to serve…

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Jack Tame: Nothing lasts forever 4:51

8d ago4:51

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I was taken aback by how long it had been since I’d last come to town. It’s amazing how time creeps up on you like that. One minute you’re at Grandma and Grandad’s place every few months, knocking around with your siblings. The next you’re going through Grandad’s drawers, packing him a bag of his most precious possessions. The next, you realise it’…

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Ipek A. Celik Rappas, "Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location" (Cornell UP, 2025) 44:59

6d ago44:59

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Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly t…

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"Brand Strategy, Diet Culture and Cultural Histories of Desire" with Jessica Hamel-Akré 53:17

7d ago53:17

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I spoke with Jessica Hamel-Akré about her journey from literary scholar to historian to director of qualitative research at the consulting firm LoveBrands, and her work at the intersection of academia and industry. We discussed her fascinating 2024 book, The Art of Not Eating: A Doubtful History of Appetite and Desire (Atlantic Books), and how her …

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Triggernometry Meets Guilty Feminist 2:23:15

8d ago2:23:15

2:23:15

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Why Rep. Mike Kennedy says welfare needs stronger work requirements 50:53

9d ago50:53

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Should federal welfare programs do more to promote work? Congressman Mike Kennedy of Utah’s 3rd District says yes. On this episode, host Nic Dunn sits down with Rep. Kennedy to hear his personal story of growing up in poverty, how it shaped his views on the power of work, and why he believes the Let’s Get to Work Act can help more families achieve …

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We Proved Trans Women are Men - Maya Forstater 1:10:37

11d ago1:10:37

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Dessy T. Levinson, "From Overwhelm to Flow: Sailing the Seas of Self with Courage, Meaning, and Resilience" (Crate Mind, 2025) 35:12

13d ago35:12

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Why do our attempts to control uncertainty often leave us feeling more adrift? What if our greatest source of stress could become our deepest well of creativity? Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and two decades of experience across advertising and venture capital, Dessy T. Levinson offers a radical reframing of how we relate to intensity. Fro…

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Joe Sutherland, "Analytics the Right Way: A Business Leader's Guide to Putting Data to Productive Use" (Wiley, 2025) 52:22

14d ago52:22

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Organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, and their ability to put that data to productive use should be a key source of sustainable competitive advantage. Yet, business leaders looking to tap into a steady and manageable stream of “actionable insights” often, instead, get blasted with a deluge of dashboards, chart-filled slide de…

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Ed Gamble: UK Comedian ahead of his NZ tour of 'Hot Diggity Dog' 14:09

15d ago14:09

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Ed Gamble is a man of many hats. Champion of the Taskmaster UK, podcast co-host, author, television host, standup comedian – on top of this, he’s an absolute food fanatic. He’s bringing a feast of comedy to New Zealand with his new show ‘Hot Diggity Dog’, filled with his classic “ranting, raving and spluttering”. Gamble told Jack Tame he describes …

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Estelle Clifford: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll 6:24

15d ago6:24

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Samantha Fish is offering up nine new powerhouse songs on her latest album ‘Paper Doll’. It’s Fish’s 13th album, and the first she’s recorded with her touring band, leaning into her strengths as a musician in a way she hasn’t before. Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the new release. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Catherine Raynes: The Perfect Divorce and The Paris Express 3:03

15d ago3:03

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The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose Till death do us part. Yours. Not Mine. It's been eleven years since high-powered attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress. The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue Europe is racing towards the future. Steam travel is the emblem of progress; industry and invention ar…

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Kevin Milne: A surprising wealth of information on NZ's fallen soldiers 9:36

15d ago9:36

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Kevin Milne has been doing some research into his family history recently – notably the deaths of three of his uncles. All three were soldiers in the First World War, and Kevin was surprised how much research already exists into the lives of New Zealand’s fallen soldiers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 April 2025 1:56:53

15d ago1:56:53

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 26 April 2025, the master of combining comedy with his love for food, Ed Gamble joins Jack ahead of his tour to NZ. Jack marks an unusual anniversary. Winter warmers on your mind? Margo Flanagan of Two Raw Sisters delivers a delicious Halloumi Saagwala recipe and discusses option…

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Mike Yardley: Savouring the sights and sounds of Salzburg 8:40

15d ago8:40

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"Few cities in the world enjoy the stature of being a music mecca quite like Salzburg. It’s one of my favourite European destinations and I recently ventured back to this Austrian jewel with Trafalgar, as part of their magnificent 10-day Imperial Europe tour. It’s like a tasting plate of some of Central Europe’s most glittering destinations, steepe…

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Dougal Sutherland: The benefits of doing one thing at a time 8:02

15d ago8:02

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Some would argue our world has got too busy, too frantic, that we never get a chance to switch off. An estimate from a few years ago believes we have as much as 34GB of information coming into us every day. Some of this business is likely due to never being able to switch off from incoming info, as well as a loss of “stopping cues” around us, e.g. …

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Ruud Kleinpaste: Taphrina deformans or peach leaf curl 3:45

15d ago3:45

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I’m trying a different tack on Newstalk ZB. It’s something I use with teachers and kids at school: the meaning of scientific names of living organisms helps to remind us how certain creatures operate or how they can be identified. Once you get that in your gardening vocabulary it becomes a lot easier to prevent or control the problem that’s causing…

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Bryan Betty: Dengue fever 5:22

15d ago5:22

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Dengue fever is in the news right now after the death of a young Samoan boy at Starship Hospital last week. As many New Zealanders travel to the Pacific Islands, the recent outbreak means it’s something to consider. The other interesting fact about dengue fever is as well as being relevant to the Pacific, it’s becoming more common around the world …

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