You could say Motueka writer Donna McLeod's new play has been a long time in the making: over 180 years, in fact. The play is called Tense, and it focuses on the historical significance of the Nelson Tenths - New Zealand's longest-running land claim.

UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to discuss two by-elections due to be held later on Thursday, that could prove to be problematic for the Conservatives. He'll talk about Britain's reaction to the situation in Gaza and Israel, including a call from Foreign Minister James Cleverly for people to wait for the facts about who was behind the deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza. And Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering making changes to how state pension increases are calculated.

Could dung beetles be the solution for farmers managing freshwater on their property? Dr Shaun Forgie is driving a push for change.

Médecins Sans Frontières has labelled the explosion at the hospital a "massacre" that is "absolutely unacceptable", amid a back-and-forth over who is to blame.

SIS boss Andrew Hampton tells Kathryn there are undoubtedly bad actors who will try to exploit New Zealand private sector businesses, especially those who need investment.

Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that's investigated why we love fatty foods so much and the role texture has to play.

For any hobby or professional beekeeper there are a plethora of known pests and diseases that affect honey bees, including Varroa.

Music commentator Kirsten Zemke goes out of this world with some songs that are not only about space, but have been broadcast from there too.

Susan Botting is in Northland where Whangarei District Council is pushing back against a 2022 Government directive to fluoridate its council-supplied drinking water.

Paul Diamond reviews Nga Kaihanga Uku Maori Clay Artists by Baye Riddell published by Te Papa Press.