Elisabeth Easther reviews Earth by John Boyne published by Penguin Random House.

New Zealander Alex Kendall is chief executive and co-founder of Wayve AI. It's a UK company that has just received the backing of $1.7 billion to develop its AI technology for self-driving cars.

Annie Jacobsen's new book In Nuclear War: A Scenario lays out what would happen if North Korea launched a nuclear missile at the United States.

Annika joins Kathryn to discuss the detail in the federal Budget, which was revealed yesterday. She'll also look at the curious case of the red-bellied black snake dubbed 'Fluffy' that's taken up residence in a Newcastle woman's car and has eluded four expert snake catchers. Annika Smethurst is political editor at The Age

The equation is simple for the Wellington Phoenix this weekend. Win the game and they will be through to their first ever A-League Grand Final. And they'll probably get a sellout crowd behind them.

The Association of Orthodontists says a recent Health and Disability Commission report highlights what can go wrong when general dentists undertake orthodontal treatment.

Scientists and engineers warn of greater flood risks should the government's Fast Track Approvals bill proceed as it stands.

New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will talk to media this morning after captain Sam Cane announced his retirement from test rugby, Lisa Carrington has been beaten by fellow Kiwi Aimee Fisher at the Canoe Sprint World Cup, in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.

For over five decades the Environmental Defence Society has been involved in legal battles to help protect New Zealand's unique natural assets.

The Warehouse has pulled the pin on its online retailer TheMarket, announcing it will close the website in June.