Transparency International says without a whole-of-government national anti-corruption strategy New Zealand remains at risk.

Our comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks bring some levity the end of the week including the Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, coming under fire after admitting that he regularly consults AI tools for a second opinion in his role running the country.

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton

Stella Chrisostomou reviews Hum by Helen Phillips, published by Allen & Unwin

4000 runners head to Rotorua this weekend for the city's forest race  - a big boost for the local economy

Global wellness is now a multi-billion dollar industry - but how do we know if we're being sold something that's sound - or snake oil?

Ed White is a correspondent with the Financial Times based in Shanghai

For more than 30 years, children and young people with a passion for writing have been able to attend a weekend school in Christchurch and have their talents nurtured by established writers.

The healthcare service, Medic Alert, estimates up to 9,000 New Zealanders are letting their membership lapse due to the cost of living pressures. Susie talks to the CEO of the Medic Alert Foundation, Murray Lord.