Artificial intelligence is increasingly a part of our daily lives and the more we use it, the more conversations there are about whether we use it too much even among scientists themselves.

Natasha discusses Britain's stance over Israel's blockade of aid into Gaza, the UK trade deal with the EU and a u-turn of sorts over winter fuel payments.

Australia is going through a massive energy transition as a system dominated by coal-powered stations is replaced by renewable energy alternatives. What does New Zealand have to learn from the lucky country?

A new global survey of younger workers show few want to reach leadership positions and most prioritise work-life balance.  So what are the implications for employers, business and the economy ?

No unicorns, no rainbows, no BS, but not austerity - this is how Finance Minister Nicola Willis has described her second budget to be revealed this afternoon.  Independent economist Cameron Bagrie on how the numbers might add up.

Laurie Winkless, a physicist and science writer, discusses aurora's viewed from Mars, breaking eggs and humpback whales.

The loneliness epidemic is growing among our aging population - a 2024 study by Age Concern found 59% of people aged 65 plus have felt lonely recently.

Jared discusses the latest events in Queenstown including an update on tourism.

Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Kimi the Kekeno's Big Adventure by Shelley Burne-Field, published by Allen and Unwin.

In 2023, Australian Arnold Dix became an hero when he helped resuce 41 men who had been trapped in a collapsed Himalayan mining tunnel for 17 days.