Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about the new variant surging in India, a new study that aims to put names to some techniques used by women to increase their pleasure during sex and a new study that has identified some proteins that may one day help protect koalas from chlamydia.

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles

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Bryan Crump caught up with Sue Densem, the Music Director of the New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir, along with choir leaders, Jasmine Hulton and Teddy Finney-Waters, and cultural leader, Siaosi Lavelua. The group discuss their ANZAC performance at Te Papa, their experiences being part of the choir, and even sing a few tunes for us.

The New Zealand Secondary Students Choir

Billy T Award winner, Melanie Bracewell, has graced screens across Australasia with her quick witted charm.

Comedian Melanie Bracewell

Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton, shares the remarkable story of the lengths troops went too to get pianos to the front during the Second World War.

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles

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