An app created by a Massey University researcher which simplifies the diagnosis of a common visual disorder is exploding in international popularity.

A new study has identified why some schools are leading the way with University entrance success for Māori and Pacific teenagers.

Stuff senior sports writer Marc Hinton assesses New Zealand's effort at the Paris Olympics, 10 golds, 20 medals in total and talks about the standout Kiwi performances. Also in rugby, the Scott Robertson era has hit its first snag with the All Blacks going down to Argentina.

Feana Tu'akoi' is an author who began writing junior fiction so her own children could see themselves reflected in books.

Dileepa looks at what is going on in the energy market including what high prices are doing to the manufacturing sector. Also the science system restructure with Sir Peter Gluckman leading two reviews into science and tertiary education. And the impact of rising construction costs.

The Hurunui District Council plans to open restored Soldiers' Block at Queen Mary Historic Reserve at Hanmer Springs.

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews Mourning a Breast by Xi Xi translated by Jennifer Feeley published by Giramondo Publishing

Science writer Lauren Fuge's new book Voyagers: Our journey into the Anthropocene is a call to action on climate change.

Ron talks to Paddy about the 2024 Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and their running mates, and how they're being received.

Graeme Atkins is on a mission to protect endangered plants on the North Island's East Coast, in particular the beautiful, bright red ngutukaka - or kakabeak - of which only 100 plants survive in the wild.