Seamus discusses the increasing talk in Europe of a new "nuclear umbrella," and progress in talks to form a new German coalition.

A waste minimisation expert has slammed the phase-out of pay-as-you-throw bin collection in Auckland, saying it punishes those who create little waste.

It's estimated 65,000 New Zealand are already living with the eye disease glaucoma, but are totally unaware.

Inland Revenue consultation is underway on the taxation of charities and not-for-profits, in particular charity run businesses and donor-controlled charities. But experts working in the not for profit and charitable areas are worried the government is looking to the sector to increase tax revenue.

Comedians Pinky Agnew and Te Radar chat about what to do when a dolphin lands in your boat, plans to ban Belgians from drinking live fish and the record winning vegetable orchestra of Vienna.

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

Newcastle synth-pop duo Marina Zispin (Bianca Scout and Martyn Reid) release their debut album Now You See Me (Now You Don't) today.

Lee discusses the latest news in Westport including controversy over the filling of various roles held by the late Frank Dooley, Westport's recreational game fishing boom, and Main Street has had a revival. Lee Scanlon is Westport News' Chief Reporter.

Eden Denyer from Unity Books Wellington reviews All Better Now by Neal Shusterman published by Walker Books

High Performance Sport New Zealand is one of four national sporting bodies that have joined together to help create a global partnership to focus on female athlete's health.