Neale and Tim join Kathryn for a preview of the Budget - what of the pre-Budget announcements so far, how bad might the state of the nation's books be and what does success look like for Finance Minister Nicola Willis?

Submissions to Whakatane District Council's long-term plan have councillors worried that residents do not know where to head in a tsunami alert. Diane says another submitter to the long term plan is so concerned about Whakatane's total lack of preparedness for major civil defence emergency, she has organised for a team of scientists from GNS to hold a workshop and is inviting our community leaders to attend. And the town wharf in Opotiki is undergoing a major upgrade at the moment to accommodate commercial boats from local iwi Whakatohea's mussel farm to berth there.

Airini Beautrais reviews Hopurangi-Songcatcher: Poems from the Maramataka by Robert Sullivan published by Auckland University Press

Neuroscientist Dr Charan Ranganath says it's actually a good thing that we don't remember everything.

The attempted assassination of the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has sent shock waves around Europe, weeks before the European elections.

KEA Outdoors was founded by Matt Butler, after his previous work a tour guide was wiped out virtually overnight when the borders closed during the Covid pandemic.

Small business owners in Waikato are accusing the Government of breaking its promise to crack down on retail crime.

The greater role pharmacies are playing in administering vaccinations is under scrutiny after concerns were raised about three outlets in the South Island.

Donna and Irene look at the tourist sparking fury among locals in Spain, after he walked through the centre of Palma in a pair of Speedos and socks.

Sam previews the Wellington Phoenix's big semi-final, which is set to be in front of a sellout crowd in Wellington.