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In Ask an Astronaut, Tim Peake reveals the niceties of space life.

In The Inner Life of Animals, Peter Wohlleben explores an age-old question.

A hand-picked selection of Richard Branson’s closest calls.

Astronaut Scott Kelly reveals some painful downsides of space travel.

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Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 5 October 2017

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Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 2 November 2017

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Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 19 October 2017

Rusty Young discusses the inspiration that sustained his ten-year Colombiano writing marathon.

An answer to the crowded curriculum.

Charlie Veron unlocks the thrill of diving our Great Barrier Reef.

A look at the history of Little Golden Books to celebrate the 75th anniversary in 2017.

Those six things are my positive answer – my recipe for a happy life.

Advice from expert Mark Vette on choosing the right canine companion for you and your family.

Mark Vette discusses the original ancestor of today's domesticated dogs.

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Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 7 September 2017

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Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 24 August 2017

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Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 10 August 2017

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Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 27 July 2017

Kate Forsyth lifts the lid on the origins of your favourite fairy tales.

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Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 13 July 2017

Kate Forsyth reflects on the fairy tale beginnings of Beauty in Thorns.

Bernadette Fisers offers a simple weightloss tip that you can start today.

The moment the Allies smelled victory in the battle for Beersheba.

Nicole Alexander reveals the inspiration behind Edwina: An Uncommon Woman.