Kennedy Warne joins Kathryn from Northland, where he's been visiting a marae teaching traditional weaving. Kennedy also talks about two of the double-hulled waka of the Hawaii-based Polynesian Voyaging Society which are in New Zealand at the moment as part of a five-year circumnavigation of the Pacific. And cats have been included in the Predator Free 2050 target list - he talks about how hard it is to trap them.

Sarah Meikle has been travelling around India for more than 25 years and now runs small group tours for those really interested in life and culture in the world's most populous country. As the Director of All India Permit Tours, and visiting cities from Delhi, Kolkata and Varanasi in the north to Kerala in the south, she is well versed with the world famous cuisine in all its forms and regional variations - from street food to top rated restaurants. She joins Kathryn having just returned from a two month trip.

Ben and Gareth discuss recent events in politics.

David discusses increased pressure on council owned companies, such as Lyttleton Port Company, to lift dividends to help ease rates rises.

David Hill reviews New Zealand Photography Collected by Athol McCredie, published by Te Papa Press.

The human brain has more than 90 billion cells, which generally work together in harmony. 

Seamus discusses the latest in the US proposed plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. 

As New Zealand gets set to rollout roadside drug testing, an Australian expert says it's a scattergun approach.

Pharmacists around the country are opposed to plans to deregulate ownership saying it could spell the beginning of end of community chemists. 

Comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court bring some of the funnier stories of the last week.

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

A land occupation at Lake Whakamaru Reserve has begun in response to a proposed 66-lot subdivision on neighbouring land, a powerboat involved in Saturday's Lake Taupo racing event sank at Three Mile Bay, but has now been located about 30 metres down, Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge begins, and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens.

Jack McConnell of Unity Books Auckland reviews Beasts of The Sea by Iida Turpeinen, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

When Sharonne Zaks realised how many triggers a sexual violence victim was confronted with when they visited the dentist, she knew there had to be a better way to provide care.

Eight new MPs have been elected to Tonga's parliament in the general election amid a continuing decline in voter turnout. 

An Auckland company is diverting plastic wrap from landfill and helping builders and other companies recycle products. 

A new pet bond scheme starts soon - will it make it easier for renters to have a pet? Who pays for the damage? And can landlords say no? 

Recreational fishers are towing their boats through the streets of Auckland tomorrow -- in protest at rule changes which allow limited commercial fishing inside two new High Protection Areas. 

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch discusses what she's been watching. 

Tips about smartphone alternatives for younger kids and for parents embarking on a device journey with their little ones.