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Bugonia (cinemas), It: Welcome to Derry (Neon) is a horror TV series based on Stephen King's 1986 novel, Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV), Ballad of a Small Player (Netflix). 

In parenting today - how to coach children on how to make good friendships. It's a tough moment for any parent if a child comes home from school or kindy and says "no one will play with me".

What was behind Microsoft's Azure outage that impacted businesses around the world? And Wiper attacks are on the rise in New Zealand - these are malware attacks designed to permanently delete data.

A multimillion-dollar Gisborne site is being investigated by council for a possible new waste facility.

Lynda Hallinan reviews Case Studies: A story of plant travel, published by Massey University Press.

Undercover restaurant critics from the Michelin guide are in the country tasting and rating some of the country's best restaurants. 

While palmistry is now more of an entertainment, it's also been inextrictably intertwined with medicine.  That path from chiromancy - or hand reading - in late medieval times, to modern genetics, has been charted by historian Alison Bashford. She reveals how signs on the hand - its shape, lines, marks, and patterns - have been elaborately decoded over the centuries. Her fascination with chiromancy was sparked when she came across a handprint of a gorilla that had died in  

Harriet Line is Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Mail

Curiosity about an object mounted on his wall at work has led a medical physicist to uncover evidence challenging New Zealand's x-ray history. 

Long Covid patients report being gaslit about their illness, and feel increasingly let down by the health system. 

The carbon price has fallen since the government announced it would de-link the Emissions Trading Scheme from its Paris climate pledges.

Science correspondent Allan Blackman takes this Guy Fawkes opportunity to talk about the chemistry behind fireworks? What makes them go bang and where do the colours come from? Could sharper knives be the secret to stopping onion tears in the kitchen? And America's Health Secretary RFK wants to put saturated fat back on the menu, but what does science have to say about that? Allan Blackman is a Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology.

A new book unpacks how 850 of our placenames came about. 

Ian discusses a disappointing social housing announcement and more. 

Lucy Black reviews Whenua: Maori Purakau of Aotearoa by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

Nearly three quarters of 2 to 14-year-old children are watching large amounts of YouTube content every day, often with minimal parental oversight. New research by Verian, commissioned by NZ on Air, has found the online streaming website dominated viewing, with 69 per cent of children aged 2 to 14 watching daily. Of the 12 to 14-year-olds watching YouTube, nearly 40 per cent had no parental controls at all. The data comes from an online survey answered by 1000 caregivers and children. The research also found local content is being crowded out by overseas content. In response, NZ on Air is today launching two new YouTube channels called KIDOGO and KIDOGO JUNIOR, which will feature local content it has funded. Kathryn speaks with Amie Mills, head of funding at NZ on Air.

Kim Logan is a climber and mountaineer who has summited some of the tallest and most difficult peaks in the world including Mt Everest and K2.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about what's happening across the ditch. 

70% of material that ends up in landfills comes from construction and demolition and most of that is soil.

Half a billion dollars of investments, from KiwiSaver and other funds out of New Zealand, are going into Government bonds of countries with poor human rights records. That is according to a new report published by Motu Research this morning. Researchers there used the Human Rights Measurement Initiative, which ranks countries based on economic, civil and political rights residents have and portfolio data from KiwiSaver and other retail funds - to identify how much money New Zealanders were investing in sovereign bonds of so-called 'high alert' countries. These countries include China, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar because of their low scores in safety from the state, civic freedoms and rights to things like education, food, health and housing. Lead author and economist at Motu Research Anne-Marie Brook says ethical investing has typically had minimal human rights data and this is the first comprehensive look at how much New Zealand investment is going into sovereign bonds of countries with dubious human rights' records.

FENZ says there have been as many as 30 fireworks-caused fires throughout the country since sales began on Sunday. Incidents include a house fire overnight in the south of Auckland; and on Monday night firefighters and police being shot at with fireworks in Dunedin's student area. FENZ says conditions in a lot of the country are windy and dry, meaning fires could spread quickly. It is warning people to check conditions before lighting up - and for those in rural areas to ensure burnouts are totally out. Adrian Nacey is a national manager at FENZ. [picture id="4JYKSTL_FENZ_FIREWORKS_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Eden Park could be home to up to 20 more concerts, on top of the 12 it is already allowed, under new proposals.

The All Blacks win their rugby test against Ireland in Chicago, but not without injuries to Scott and Jordie Barrett.

Kiwi actress and writer Ellie Smith has been based in London for decades, but she's home for a project that's close to her heart. 

There are signs of green shoots in the economy with several company AGMs showing positive sentiment. The FMA pings accountants, lawyers for misuse of investor certificates. New research lays out who the best professional directors are, while Z Energy has settled in a High Court case brought against it for greenwashing. BusinessDesk editor, Victoria Young

Jonathan brings the latest news from Hamilton. 

Kim Pittar of Muirs Bookshop reviews Amity by Nathan Harris, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

Goat Island marine reserve, north of Auckland, turns 50 this year. 

The USDA stopped payouts on Saturday from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. 

A woman who lost her sight after contracting measles as a child is urging people to take the virus seriously. 

The government plans to roll out an artificial intelligence transcribing tool to emergency departments across the country.

Former National Cabinet Minister Hekia Parata has condemned Veterans' Affairs for its treatment of her late husband, Ta Wira Gardiner. 

What's the deal with purchasing off the plans? Bill discusses how homebuyers can protect themselves when buying a house that hasn't been built yet. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.

Just two years ago, Henry Onesemo and his wife Debby were about to open their doors on their new venture serving Samoan cuisine

Dale Husband and Liam Hehir discuss the latest politics. 

Keiller discusses early warning systems and the damage left after the recent turbulent weather.

Ralph McAllister reviews Clown Town by Mick Herron, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

Dame Noeline Taura is once again the coach of the Silver Ferns - but her team is heading off on a tour of the northern hemisphere without her. 

How does an octopus change its colours, while colour blind? And why do birds have such radiant plumages?

Sebastian Usher with the latest on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

There are over 120 drugs currently being considered, a number of them are listed multiple times for different treatments. 

Truck drivers are being stuck with offences and penalties for breaches that they are not responsible for.