A rare celestial object has made an appearance in the skies over New Zealand. 

Comet C/2023 A3 hasn’t been seen in our skies in for 80,000 years, and with the length of its orbital period, it’s not going to be seen again by anyone alive today. 

Kevin Milne caught sight of A3 passing by on Wednesday, and it got him thinking about the last time it passed by, and the next time it’ll show up. 

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A rare celestial object has made an appearance in the skies over New Zealand.&nbsp;
Comet C/2023 A3 hasn’t been seen in our skies in for 80,000 years, and with the length of its orbital period, it’s not going to be seen again by anyone alive today.&nbsp;
Kevin Milne caught sight of A3 passing by on Wednesday, and it got him thinking about the last time it passed by, and the next time it’ll show up.&nbsp;
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Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB.News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

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Kevin Milne: Comet 2023 A3 and thoughts of the past and future

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Running a marathon is a task on many people's bucket lists – whether that be a half or a full. 

Some even dedicate themselves to ultramarathons – running 60 kilometres every day for 28 days. But most people don't run it in the coldest, windiest, and driest desert on Earth, enduring sub-zero temperatures and 100 kilometre winds.  

Donna Urquhart, a pain doctor, undertook that exact Herculean task, picking up a Guiness World Record for her efforts and has written a book about it – 'Life Without Limits'.  

She told Jack Tame the idea came about in 2021, when she was watching a video podcast in which Australian polar explorer Eric Phillips was talking about his expeditions in Antarctica. 

"I was just captivated by listening to him and also watching some of the footage," Urquhart explained.  

"I've always wanted to go on a big adventure ... I thought, oh wow, I wonder if you can run in Antarctica, and if so how far can we go? And that was the beginning." 

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Running a marathon is a task on many people's bucket lists – whether that be a half or a full.&nbsp;
Some even dedicate themselves to ultramarathons – running 60 kilometres every day for 28 days. But most people don't run it in the coldest, windiest, and driest desert on Earth, enduring sub-zero temperatures and 100 kilometre winds. &nbsp;
Donna Urquhart, a pain doctor, undertook that exact Herculean task, picking up a Guiness World Record for her efforts and has written a book about it – 'Life Without Limits'. &nbsp;
She told Jack Tame the idea came about in 2021, when she was watching a video podcast in which Australian polar explorer Eric Phillips was talking about his expeditions in Antarctica.&nbsp;
"I was just captivated by listening to him and also watching some of the footage," Urquhart explained. &nbsp;
"I've always wanted to go on a big adventure ... I thought, oh wow, I wonder if you can run in Antarctica, and if so how far can we go? And that was the beginning."&nbsp;
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Donna Urquhart: Melbourne Pain Doctor on runing a record-breaking Antarctic ultramarathon, 'Life Without Limits'

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It's Father's Day this weekend, and Kevin Milne can spy the perfect gift. 

Between the Warriors, Black Ferns, and the All Blacks, there'll be rugby on the screen from 5pm this afternoon till 3am tomorrow. 

So if you're looking for a gift, Kevin thinks just letting your dad sit or lie in front of the TV, watching back to back sport, is a pretty good option.  

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It's Father's Day this weekend, and Kevin Milne can spy the perfect gift.&nbsp;
Between the Warriors, Black Ferns, and the All Blacks, there'll be rugby on the screen from 5pm this afternoon till 3am tomorrow.&nbsp;
So if you're looking for a gift, Kevin thinks just letting your dad sit or lie in front of the TV, watching back to back sport, is a pretty good option. &nbsp;
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Kevin Milne: The best Father's Day gift ever

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Reb Fountain's taken a turn for the personal in her highly anticipated new album. 

'Water For Gasoline' was written and recorded in the musician's own garage studio this year, the songs record live, and most in a single take.  

Chris Schulz told Jack Tame there's a rawness and intimacy to the album, the music sounding warm and inviting. 

He described it as her best album yet. 

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Reb Fountain's taken a turn for the personal in her highly anticipated new album.&nbsp;
'Water For Gasoline' was written and recorded in the musician's own garage studio this year, the songs record live, and most in a single take. &nbsp;
Chris Schulz told Jack Tame there's a rawness and intimacy to the album, the music sounding warm and inviting.&nbsp;
He described it as her best album yet.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Chris Schulz: Reb Fountain - Water For Gasoline

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Kevin Milne: Comet 2023 A3 and thoughts of the past and future

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