A Bay of Plenty family is desperate to get back two emotional support dogs they fear have been stolen from their farm for breeding. The pure bred blue english Staffordshire bull terriers went missing on Tuesday from Glue Pot road in Oropi near Tauranga. Owner, Amanda Hacche, says the dogs are more than pets. She spoke with Lisa Owen.

Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. And Donald Trump responds to vote to rein in US military action in the Iran war. Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke with Lisa Owen.

Virgin Media O2 surveyed 6000 people over a year in the UK, with results indicating about 35 percent of phone use is without intent. It also estimates people there spend almost five years of their waking lives doom scrolling. Victoria University senior lecturer Alex Beattie spoke with Lisa Owen.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Every Friday we put the spotlight on a critter that's endemic to New Zealand and endangered, Nicola Toki and Jesse discuss the creature and then rates it. We call this segment critter of the week. This week all eyes are on Te Hakeke / Wood Ear Fungus.

Weekend Stuff with Lynda Hallinan

Gretchen Lowe is with us to share her recipe for Kerala Chicken Curry with Coconut, Ginger and Fried Curry Leaves.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Afternoons critic Dominic Corry is with us to share what he's been watching: Masters of the Universe - new in theatres Backrooms - new in theatres