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ReliefAid is a New Zealand charity delivering emergency humanitarian aid to families in conflict zones. Jim speaks to founder Mike Seawright.

A couple of years ago Mary McGreevy started a TikTok account sharing obituaries that caught her eye.

On November 3, Americans decide which party will control the US Congress. So what does Donald Trump think will happen?

Emanuel Kalafetalis from Research NZ discusses its survey which asked respondents whether politicians should receive protection as they go about their work.

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science including the surprising link between intelligence and how attractive you think you are.

Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo has sold more than 60 million books worldwide, but his literary career began almost by accident.

Tom Cridland aka Sir El Tom John learnt to play the piano in 2021 as part of his effort to quit drinking.

Political parties and third parties are seeking to sway us as the election campaign intensifies. Questions are being asked about advocacy ads - and the accuracy and impact of opinion polls that preoccupy the media. Also: are the media manifesting in the parties' manifestos? And what was revealed in an election debate about the future of the media this week?

A stunt performer, actor, champion polo player and now singer-songwriter, Greta van den Brink has packed a lot into her 20s.