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Sports correspondent Sam Ackerman has the latest from the world of sport.

Jess Dare's latest exhibition, I will Meet You in the Garden, is currently on at Toi Tauranga Art Gallery.

There's a call for a 'Truth in Politics Act' - from a leading lawyer, could it actually work?

Jimmy has more on the Otaki to north of Levin highway, campaigning in Manawatu and the Polish orphans who came to Pahiatua.

Estrangement between family members can be painful for both the parties involved, and the wider family who must navigate the situation.

The new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch will be the first one built in New Zealand in 120 years.

President Trump is looking for a new press secretary after questions were raised about the former incumbent Katie Zacharia's qualifications.

30 years after being part of the UN Protection Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Captain Ben Green has returned and met some of the students he helped protect.

The country's major banks have signed an agreement to make it easier to open a bank account, which usually requires proof of ID and address.

New planning laws replacing the RMA are too vague to prevent development in flood-prone areas, according to planning experts.

Roger Parsons is a life long tramper and at 82 years old has become a master of adjustment to enable his love of tramping to continue.

Chef Olly Le Maitre and hospitality professional Santiago Burgos are taking that leap with their new restaurant Marlowe, based in Christchurch's CBD.

Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

David discusses access to information about health services, a local City Mission reviews after the death of Braydon Hepworth, new schools but no libraries and the new exhibition on Antartic Connections.

Jenna Todd from Time Out Bookstore reviews Partita by Barbara Kingsolver and American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee.

The new film telling the story of Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa mountaineer who achieved the world-first summit alongside Sir Edmund Hillary.

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney reports from Lyon.

Despite not having driven himself for several decades, his love for the vehicle which started when his dad worked at the local Morris dealership, has not diminished.

Councillor Arohanui Allen says the region would need 22,000 more homes to bring it up to the national average for home ownership.

The alert is in the Commission's Watch List for this year, which also highlights fears about the safety of level crossings and the risk of collisions.

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

Michele A'Court and Irene Pink with a lighter take on some recent stories.

Tess discusses the search for unmarked graves of mental asylum patients, hopes for an end to the entertainment drought at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr stadium, Central Otago District Council drops plan to dump human effluent on a local farm and a Dunedin surfer will captain New Zealand's youngest longboarding squad at the world championship in El Salvador.

Jack McConnell from Unity Books Auckland reviews Rose Tremain's The Housekeeper, a reimagining of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, and discusses film adaptations of the classic novel.

Bo Stjerne Thomsen is a former Head of Educational Impact at LEGO Education and an Honorary Professor of Entrepreneurship Education based in Billund, Denmark.

A Japanese reporter has been detained in the Russian territory of Sakhalin, a bridge that links China and North Korea has officially opened, dangerous levels of pollution in Singapore, and Vietnam buries war dead. Elizabeth Beattie is a journalist for The Japan Times based in Tokyo

Raihana Attaee was a judge and Maqsood Rezayee a university lecturer when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. The family - members of the Hazara minority ethnic group - now live in Auckland where Maqsood has just graduated with a PhD in urban planning and Raihana is preparing for admission to the High Court.

KiwiBudget is an app designed to specifically help manage the finances of New Zealanders, and especially working families.

Consumers considering subscription solar power plans are being warned to be clear about the terms and conditions they're locking themselves into.

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk what she's been watching.

Loneliness might sound more of an older person's problem, but research suggests it's young people who feel it most acutely.

A look at some of the common scams around - something that the average New Zealand will encounter a staggering 152 times per year.

RNZ Pacific correspondent Johnny Blades looks at contenders for the Rugby League World Cup, and more.

UK correspondent Harry Taylor joins Kathryn to look at the visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky with PM Andy Burnham.

Known for her vibrant take on food and travel, Peta Mathias' new book encourages home-cooks to have a go at hosting a so-called Supper Club.

Vaughan Fergusson created and sold the cloud retail platform, Vend, for $500m in 2021, joins Kathryn to talk about startup rules.

There's little consolation for Wellington ratepayers over the region's water entity, Tiaki Wai which is facing a backlog of repairs.

RNZ's Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds joins Kathryn to look at why this year's on track to be the worst for insolvencies since the global financial crisis.

Somi Kim is one of Aotearoa's leading concert pianists, and the official pianist of the NZTrio, described as a "national treasure" and "New Zealand's most indispensable ensemble".

Alexa has details of local election meetings, a new bridge for the Waikare Gorge and a new GP clinic for the rural town of Takapau.

Lucy Black reviews two books: The Starving Bride by Catherine Chidgey (Te Herenga Waka University Press), and Orsola by Linda Martelletti (Alpine Star Press).

Ryan Carey was born into the Geelong Revival Centre, a Pentecostal church in Australia where his father was second-in-command. But it was an environment of fear and control, where the authority of the church held sway over almost every aspect of daily life.

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about Opposition leader Angus Taylor and how he's performing.

Lego, zine-making, an after-dark lighting show, and glassblowing - Palmerston North and Whanganui will host the Festival of Design this weekend.

Consumer says some households and businesses are facing large increases to their electricity lines charges from next year when the low fixed charge scheme is fully phased out.

Three years ago a shooting at a construction site in Auckland left three people dead and eight injured, including Shaun Winstanley - a police officer who was shot in the face. But an unexpected business has come out of his rehabilitation.

The All Blacks beat Australia convincingly at Eden Park to retain the Bledisloe Cup, as the NPC gets down to the final four teams.

New Zealand chef and author Mark Gregory has collected 150 practical tips and tricks in his new book, Home Sweet Hacks: Hacks and Hints for Kiwi Homes.

Gyles discusses recent political polls returning the coalition Government to office, as a new NZIER report paints a grim picture for young people trying to find a job.

Jared has the latest from a community meeting in Arrowtown about fast-track housing developments.