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Dr Juliet Gerrard has recently finished up after six years as the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor.

Elizabeth Beattie with news from Asia.

New research has shown just how adept birds are at adapting to their environment.

The Funeral Directors' Association says council costs for burials and cremations are continuing to rise, and some smaller centres are experiencing very large increases.

The Sport Integrity Commission opened its doors at the start of this month. Chief executive Rebecca Rolls, speaks to Kathryn.

Cycling New Zealand is criticised again over the way it selects high performance riders, and its approach to athlete rights and wellbeing.

Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Skywalkers (Netflix), a documentary that follows two Moscow daredevils and lovers who scale some of the world's tallest buildings. But will KL's Merdeka building defeat them? Mr Bigstuff (Neon) is a British series that follows two estranged brothers - and how their reunion doesn't go smoothly. And James also has his pick of movies to see at this year's New Zealand International Film Festival.

Clinical and health psychologist Dr Toni Lindsay says anxiety is a bit like chocolate: a little bit is ok, but too much can make you spin out.

Technology commentator Juha Saarinen joins Kathryn to look at why an alternative to subsea internet cables is being considered by Western nations.