In the latest data out this morning, the unemployment rate fell slightly in the first quarter of the year. RNZ's economics correspondent Gyles Beckford.

Alexa Cook joins Susie from the Hawke's Bay with the latest from the region.

Sonja de Friez reviews Other People's Bodies by Megan Nicol Reed, published by Allen & Unwin.

Big pharma is often a divisive industry, but almost everyone is interacting with the outputs of the biotechnology industry on an almost daily basis.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Susie to look at the new blow delivered to mortgage holders, with the OCR lifted for a third time in the face of rising inflation. It comes as more clues are delivered by the federal government that cuts are likely in next week's Budget.

University of Otago researchers are following a cohort of more than 80 pregnant women to uncover why intense food cravings and aversions are so common in pregnancy.

Why is the chatbot business booming and what are the ethical considerations?

A leading economist says businesses could exploit the war in the Middle East to raise prices.

The Wellington Phoenix women line up a big second leg semi final against Brisbane Roar in Porirua this weekend, while Auckland FC's mens team goes on to the next elimination final in the A-League. Glen also discusses pricing for TVNZ games at football's World Cup in June and July. And in rugby league the Warriors continue winning.

When he did make it home, the old way was gone, so Tarn, along with his parents and a new bride, headed to a new life farming near Te Awamutu.