Autism New Zealand says the Ministry for Social Development is trying to save money by declining funding applications for people diagnosed via telehealth.

Lydia Ko's dream form, the All Blacks final quarter stumbles, the Black Caps dashed hopes in Sri Lanka and the growth of women's basketball in Aotearoa are all on the agenda for today's sports chat with Sam Ackerman

Heritage consultant and Hawkes Bay author, Dr Elizabeth Pishief  on the long and varied history of 42 Morris Street in Napier: Headmaster’s home, maternity hospital, and addiction centre.

Victoria takes a look a broad look at the IRD and concludes it must be the only public service department not making cuts as it tries to collect more tax.

RNZ's Dunedin reporter Tess Brunton with news from the city and around.

Kiran Dass reviews Intermezzo by Sally Rooney published by Faber

The World of Wearable Art returns to Wellington this week with a new show called "Dream Awake". Kathryn speaks with WOW Executive Creative Director.

Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.

Some of the poorest communities are facing sky high ATM charges, as non bank providers take over some sites previously hosting bank machines.

Infrastructure around the country is in need of investment - from the electricity grid, to roads, public transport, hospitals and schools. The Infrastructure Commission Chief Executive, Geoff Cooper, talks with Kathryn about the challenges of improving lagging infrastructure in the face of so much need.