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Time to solve some of the world's problems. Simon Wilson is here to help put some wrongs to right and today he's focusing on a huge issue; how we prepare ourselves better for the climate crisis. Audio

It's time for New Zealand sports history and today Jesse is joined by our most successful male Paralympic swimmer Duane Kale. Duane won four golds, a silver and a bronze medal in the pool at the 1996… Audio

A study out of Netherlands has shown that being a hands on grandparent is good for your brain. Researchers found that grandparents who had some childcare responsibilities scored higher on cognitive… Audio

It's been just over two weeks since Scott Robertson was sacked as the All Blacks Coach. We're now in prime speculation territory: what really happened, and who is going to pick up the reigns? Jesse is… Audio

Scientists say the ocean around NZ is warming twice as fast as the global average; now a new research project out of the University of Auckland is going investigate some of the effects of that. The… Audio

We begin today in Australia, which is currently experiencing a record-setting heatwave. And it's not just the high temperatures, it's also the longevity - eight consecutive days above 40 degrees… Audio

Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to review the second season of The Pitt, which follows the format of the first in setting each episode as an hour of one-15 hour shift at a… Audio

Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes. Audio

Technology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn on the French parliament's backing of a social media ban for under 15s, following Australia's move - does that mean more countries will follow?  Audio

James discusses rescues at Te Aroroa during the recent flooding, a Swiss marathon runner's success after being stranded at the Waioweka Campground by slips and the 8 year old who was joint winner in a… Audio

This Compulsion in Us by Tina Makereti published by Te Herenga Waka University Press, Overseas Experience by Nicola Andrew published by Aporo Press, and Clown Town by Mick Herron published by… Audio

What Was I Thinking is full of anecdotes from working and family life and is interwoven with his own poetry. Audio

UK correspondent Steph Spyro looks at what's at stake in PM Keir Starmer's visit to China, amid speculation about his future.  Audio