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In 2019, computer scientist Riz Virk wrote a book called The Simulation Hypothesis, which outlined the 10 stages of technology development that would take us to the Simulation Point. He joins the show… Video, Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson sits down with the Finance Minister Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis to preview this month's Budget. Audio

Today French For Rabbits singer Brooke Singer, talks to Jesse about their latest album and current tour. We also get to play some live recordings from the band's session at the Vogelmorn Bowling Club.

National party leader Christopher Luxon says the major factor in the party's revival is the cost of living, which he calls a "crisis".

Last night's Newshub Reid-Research poll had National on 40.5… Audio

If ever there was a time for great humility in the world of science, it's now says Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of… Audio

What does it mean to be Pākehā today? Prof. Alison Jones from the University of Auckland talks to the University of Canterbury's Jeanette King in this highlight of WORD Christchurch 2021. Audio

UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about the pressure piling on the government to tackle inflation and the ideas proposed so far - none of which seem likely to make a difference. There's… Audio

Professor George Jelinek was 45 and at the peak of a distinguished medical career, when he was diagnosed with MS - the disease which had destroyed his mother's life. At the time, he was a Professor of… Audio

Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.

Food prices are among the main… Video, Audio

Today's music feature is all about the live album. They're something of a relic given the huge popularity of streaming services, but were once a prized part of any serious music lovers collection… Audio

With the rising cost of living, many people are struggling to pay the bills, particularly over winter as the cost of power rises. New research from the University of Otago finds that the cost of… Audio

Foraging is gaining popularity as fruit and vegetable prices increase and the rise in cost of living means people are having to be more creative about where and how they get their food.  Audio

Tertiary students are more than twice as likely as the rest of us to be living in damp and mouldy homes.

That's the finding of a survey of 522 students by researchers at the University of Otago.

And… Video, Audio

As interest rates and inflation rise in the coming year, many Kiwi families will stumble into short-term debt as they struggle to cope with financial stress. The time to look at your unnecessary… Audio

Horrifying reports continue to emerge from Ukraine of the bodies of civilians lining the streets of towns surrounding Kyiv, some of them apparently executed by Russian forces A few weeks ago we spoke… Audio

Cost of living pressures are pushing some long term Waiheke residents back to the mainland, while others desperate to leave are becoming trapped in paradise.

The island's food bank and welfare… Video, Audio

The latest edition of the online anthology Orongohau - Best New Zealand Poems is available now. The 2021 edition was curated by acclaimed poet Kate Camp. She speaks to Jesse. Audio

Dr Hinemoa Elder, Kyle Mewburn, Anjum Rahman, Julie Zarifeh and Emily Writes explore very different aspects of courage and adventure in their lives. They talk with Jo Malcolm. Audio

Preparations are underway for a 'Roady for Roadies' next month. To explain what's involved in this roady and share the itinerary, music promoter Brent Eccles talks to Jesse. Audio

The cost of food, petrol and rent is soaring, and inflation is at its highest level in 30 years - how did it come to this? Audio

Fuel taxes will be slashed by 25 cents a litre for the next three months - and public transport fares halved - as the government acts to counter soaring petrol prices. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Audio

A 30-year inflation high of 5.9 percent means a big pain in the pocket for many people.

Today the focus has been on petrol, but the cost of liquid gold pretty much flows onto everything.

It's not… Video, Audio

National's tax plan, and the highest inflation in decades has the government feeling the pinch. Political Editor Jane Patterson counts the costs for both parties. Audio

Last night we brought you the story of families being forced to choose between food and petrol, school lunches or gas to get to their jobs.

Inflation has hit a 30 year high; petrol's cracking $3 a… Video, Audio

While Labour leader and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won't call the current cost of living a "crisis", Labour MP Tamati Coffey described the situation in Aotearoa as an "inequity crisis".

Earlier… Video, Audio