Erica Stanford issues scathing takedown of ministry; Kelly Eckhold discusses what US/Iran deal means for NZ economy; Ayesha Verrall discusses Labour's new maternity scan policy.

'Wellness is coming' That's the message printed on a piece of A4 paper taped to an upstairs window of a shuttered Auckland pub. Edinburgh Castle sits on Symonds Street in central Auckland .. it's been there for 160 years, and it's fair to say has a somewhat checkered history. But its future could be brighter with Kiwi music legend Neil Finn buying the place, with plans to set up an inner city wellness retreat. Steve Kilgallon has covered the pub's history for Stuff and joins Jesse to discuss it.

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Is there anything better than a good hamburger? Or anything more disappointing than a bad one? Here to share some tips on making the best burger you can, we're joined by George Motz, an American TV host who has been called 'the foremost authority on hamburgers" by the New York Times. George Motz will be in New Zealand in August where he's a judge at the Wellington On a Plate Festival.

Bottom trawling is back in the news as Parliament's currently considering an overhaul of our fishing rules. Around 70% of our fish is harvested via bottom trawling, but the technique is considered controversial because of the damage it does to the sea floor. Critics argue the Fisheries Amendment bill weakens environmental protections, but Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones says those critics are out of touch. Newly released research from the World Wildlife Fund reveals that 70 percent of us are concerned about the health of the ocean. Caitlin Owers from the WWF joins Jesse.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

The latest news from the United States with correspondent Mitch McCann.

Women will get free maternity scans under a new policy announced by the Labour Party. Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.