Wellington writer Jennifer Trevelyan sent her debut novel to the world's biggest literary agent, and was signed

UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to talk about Britain's plan to lift defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP over the next decade

A chair maker in Amberley is calling on councils around the country to make better use of public trees when they're removed

The state of the health service has been a constant concern for New Zealanders. Simeon Brown joins Kathryn in the studio to discuss his plans for the health system

Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at how sitting for hours can affect your brain - even if you're doing regular exercise. A major new study has tracked 80,000 Queenslanders, looking at how their path to crime was shaped early and differently, for men and women. Allan Blackman is a Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology.

A new book shines a spotlight on the first Kiwi women to venture into the field of medicine  - the challenges, discrimination and outright bullying they had to overcome.

Auckland Museum partially reopens this week after asbestos was found in the nearly 100 year old building, a hearing is almost wrapped up for a new helicopter pad, Auckland's City Mission has held an art exhibition with a difference and they were also among foodbanks that pleaded for funding in the recent 2025 budget, and Auckland libraries are trying something new - lending board games. Amy Williams is a RNZ senior reporter in Auckland.

Quentin Johnson reviews Never Flinch by Stephen King published by Hachette

Wellbeing expert Claire Turnbull is known for her practical advice for those wanting to make positive health and lifestyle changes.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn for an update on the Erin Patterson case - the woman accused of killing three of her in-laws by death cap mushrooms - after she took the witness stand yesterday. PM Anthony Albanese is rebuffing a call from the US to up defence spending, millions of Australians are about to get a pay rise of 3.5% after the Fair Work Commission decided the national minimum wage needed to rise and the social media craze 'Run it Straight' has made it to Australia.