Host Christina had her regular catch up with AUT Professor Marcus Jones for Dear Science live in studio. They discussed the diabetes risk after Covid, a new opioid free painkiller, and how fish could be able to learn basic maths.

Christina also discussed the loosening of government restrictions overnight with Professor Rod Jackson and Professor Michael Plank.

Producer Trishil spoke to Asuka Burge from the New Zealand Blood Service about the critical need for those with A Positive blood to donate.

He also spoke to Forest and Bird Freshwater Advocate Tom Kay, as he calls for the Government to implement better climate goals in the wake of the Awarua-Waituna wetland fires.

Finally, Christina spoke to trade unionist Justine Sachs about her thoughts on Amazon workers in New York joining the Amazon Labour Union in the United States.