Deep in the heart of Australia's Northern Territory is a small research station, surrounded by an array of seismometers and infrasound sensors. It's there to detect nuclear weapon tests.

Samantha discusses a study of Tasman river catchments aimed at protecting communities in extreme weather, the worries over the crew on the former Interislander, Aratere, which has been in NZ waters for 5 months.

Cynthia Morahan review Seed by Elisabeth Easther, published by Penguin Random house.

When it comes to scattering ashes, funeral director Andrew Malcolm as seen almost everything. But what's legal and culturally appropriate?

Recovering from a violent crime, a stolen baby and a near drowning: Australian journalist Louise Milligan's new novel leaves very few tough topics untouched as it recounts trauma and family secrets.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at Australia's decision to back the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and urging of Australians stuck in the Mideast not to cancel their flights home.

When and how might air traffic resume from the big air hub in the Middle East?

How does the public know what's safe and what's not, especially when the official advice comes with caveats related to weather?

Kiwi journalist Olivia Carville's investigations into the real world consequences of tech companies is the basis for the Bloomberg documentary called Can't Look Away.

The latest sports news, including Australian sides taking the early running in Super Rugby with the Waratahs and Brumbies at the top of the table.