This week Davide Mercadante joins the team in the studio for Dear Science. Davide talks the group through scientifically backed coaching methods, the genetic advantages of sunflowers, and a new study that is looking at how our native language affects how we think.

Nicholas catches up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti about the National’s tax policy and tax relief.  

Nicholas also spoke to Daniel Gerrard the CEO of Water Safety New Zealand about how a lack of exposure to water safety leads to higher rates of drawing.

Nicholas also spoke to Ellen Rykers from Forest and Bird New Zealand, about the Bird of the century competition.

Producer Sofia speaks to Marty Emmet from Youth with a Mission organisation about raising funds to fix a medical aid boat currently stranded in Fiji.