Bookstore Whitcoulls has just released their 2025 Top 100 books list. This list - voted by readers - provides a snapshot of our every shifting reading habits. To talk us through this years winners and the themes they reveal, Jesse was joined by Whitcoulls Joan Mackenzie.

Denmark is set to clamp down on deepfake images, giving citizens copyright over their likeness and voice. A deepfake is an image, video or audio recording which has been digitally altered to appear to be someone else. They have become increasingly sophisticated with the rapid advancement of AI, and recent studies have shown that the vast majority of people can't distinguish between deepfake and real images So are New Zealand laws fit for purpose? Jesse finds out.

This story takes us back to 1925 in Wellington where, at tea-party for wives of delegates to a Farmers' Union meeting, sixteen women agreed on the need for their own organisation. The inaugural meeting of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held the following morning, 28 July 1925 - one hundred years ago today. While there's since been a name change to Rural Women New Zealand, the organisation continues to play a vital contribution to supporting and advocating for women and the farming communities. Sandra Mathews is the president of Rural Women New Zealand speaks to Jesse.

For the first time Christchurch Tactix has won the Grand Final Trophy in the 2025 ANZ Netball premiership. They beat the Northern Mystics 58 - 46 at a well-attended Trust Arena showdown. Tactix captain Erikana Pedersen joins Jesse.

Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly. Just like human rangers, these ranger dragonflies cover a lot of ground, able to travel over several kilometres.

Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly. Just like human rangers, these ranger dragonflies cover a lot of ground, able to travel over several kilometres.

To quote our next guest "there are no ugly colours, just poor combinations". Interior designer Syliva Sanford is with Jesse to talk about overcoming the color jitters when it comes to design and decorating.

Julie Biuso shares her recipe for a dish of roasted olives and grapes. It is so simple but so utterly delicious! It's like a juicy, sweet and salty add-on to dishes, though it can be enjoyed on toast topped with feta. It was outrageously good with roast chicken, but also fantastic with French Onion Tartlets.

The latest Marvel comic book adaption is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, it's out today and early reviews are glowing. Dom Corry tells Jesse what he thinks and looks at the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot.

It's Freaky Friday, when we speak to listeners about their spooky experiences and strange coincidences. Today's guest is Wayne MacKenzie.