Making jokes about a medical condition - even if it's your own - can sometimes fall flat.

Asia continues to be among the worst hit regions from the Iran war, China says it may restart exports of refined oil, and the conduct of Indonesia's military is in the spotlight as a group of soldiers go on a trial over a brutal acid attack on a local democracy activist. Edward White is China correspondent for the Financial Times.

Kathryn speaks to three Kiwis who not only ran away with the circus - they've actually set up their own one.

New Zealanders being treated for upper gut cancers such as pancreatic, stomach or liver cancer, can now access a dedicated support service.

A new home for Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos', humanoid robots to become baggage handlers, and a tin-can phone instead of screens for children?

Ian talks about the huge jellyfish washing up on local beaches, the progress being made on the Otaki to North of Levin (O2NL) expressway and the search on the Kapiti Coast for new cemetery space.

Twenty years worth of work to change 23 rules governing the aviation sector - will happen in just two years - the Government has confirmed.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Chris Finlayson discusses coalition government's stability; Air New Zealand cuts more flights; Wegovy pill may make weight loss treatment cheaper in NZ; Duane Mann on the rising popularity of rugby league; Homes needed for wild Kaimanawa horses.

We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.