A leading world expert in lead poisoning says there's still more work to be done on reducing exposure. The latest New Zealand data shows total lead absorption notification rates increased for both adults and children in 2024 compared to 2023. David Jacobs is the chief scientist at the US National Centre for Healthy Housing. He says despite paint no longer being in paint and petrol, concerns remain about potential exposure particularly in children. He's been in New Zealand at the International Conference on Urban Health in Wellington

A US political analyst says New Zealand needs to ride out the current America first focus of President Donald Trump's second term, and that opportunities are there to strengthen relations.

Stats experts warn the cost of getting government data up to scratch could far outweigh the millions saved by scrapping the Census.

Glen assesses the Black Caps' chances against the West Indies in Christchurch in the first test match of the summer, looks ahead to the second Ashes test which gets underway later this week and other goings on in the world of sport.

Statistics NZ's population insights analyst Rebekah Hennesy joins Kathryn to unpack the numbers.

The latest in the Du Val saga as former employees speak out. There's an election at Fonterra with three well known candidates putting their hands up. And the new Air NZ chief executive is off to a rocky start.

Jimmy Ellingham talks to Kathryn about how the latest from the Manawatū.

Leah McFall reviews, Nadia's Farm Kitchen by Nadia Lim, published by Nude Food Inc.

Michael Eaglen on his 25 years in the marine industry and the electricification of Auckland's ferries.

President Trump demands closure of Venezuelan airspace and denied reports that his defense secretary ordered the killing of a drug-smuggling boat's crew.