For the first time, the New Zealand book sector is on the same page when it comes to how to tackle the biggest challenges facing the industry.

The Wellington Branch of Age Concern says it has had to cut services due to an overall reduction in government funding and increased demand.

Cordons remain in place on Clyde Road in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr where police shot two people at a Kainga Ora property last night.

Laurie Winkless is a physicist and science writer

Therapist, educator and researcher Jo Robertson joins Susie to talk about how couples can separate well, and what makes for a good divorce.

Diane McCarthy brings us the news from Whakatāne.

Lisa Finucane reviews The Cut Throat Trial by S. J. Fleet, published by Macmillan Publishers.

Verbal abuse and threats to damage equipment have increased in Invercargill City Council's latest health and safety report.

The efforts of physicist Ratu Mataira to deliver almost limit less energy through nuclear fusion have been recognised by Victoria University in Wellington in its Distinguished Alumni awards for the brightest and boldest innovators.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Susie to talk about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to recognise a Palestinian state.