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.

Israel's Prime Minister is currently holding a meeting of his security cabinet to discuss plans to take over all of the Gaza Strip. Ilan Noy from is Victoria University in Wellington who holds dual Israel and New Zealand citizenship - and says the impacts of the disaster in Gaza will be felt for generations to come.

James Croot is film and television reviewer for Stuff

Sadness, nerves, jealousy, anger and frustration - just like adults, children feel these emotions, but sometimes don't have the words or skills to deal with them.

Tech commentator Alex Sims joins Susie to talk about dark patterns in the online space and how they can trick you into doing things you don't intend.

Jared McCulloch is the 1 News Reporter in Queenstown

Sally Wenley reviews The Ghost Walk by Karen Herbert, published by Fremantle Press.

The Social Investment Agency has revealed that its initial round of funding will focus on children of families with complex needs.