A growing hospitality initiative helping cafes pocket a little bit of cash for their surplus food, rather than seeing it go to landfill at the end of the day.

Families and caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are welcoming an announcement from the Health Minister that for the first time ever, the prevalence of the neurodisability is to be measured.

Some residents of medium density homes surveyed by Auckland Council say the upper levels of terraced houses and duplexes are so hot in summer, they are difficult to use.

Film and TV reviewer Perlina Lau joins Kathryn to talk about murder mystery The Perfect Couple (Netflix), starring Nicole Kidman and Eve Hewson. She'll also talk about documentary Maurice and I (cinemas) that celebrates Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney's hugely influential architectural partnership, and impact the Christchurch earthquakes had on their legacy. And A Very Royal Scandal (Prime Video) is the second recent production that goes behind the scenes of the damaging interview Prince Andrew gave over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Perlina Lau is co-host of RNZ's Culture 101 programme.

Educator, speaker, mum and parenting commentator Karen Boyes on the importance of being honest with kids.

Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at how Meta has been training its AI on all text and photos that adult Facebook and Instagram users have published since 2007.

New Plymouth locals say the district council has botched the job of fixing a dangerous intersection in the city.

Robert Kelly reviews Wild Houses by Colin Barrett published by Jonathan Cape.

UK correspondent Dan Bloom looks at the troubles facing the new Labour government, as PM Keir Starmer faces stories about the "freebies" he's accepted - including suits and an £18m penthouse flat during the election campaign.

Retirees who opt for a reverse mortgage or home equity release to supplement their income are paying more than they would in other similar countries.