Glen looks ahead to a special meeting this Thursday where New Zealand Rugby's governance structure will go to a vote. Just one round of Super Rugby remains before the quarter finals. The Warriors have once again defied injuries to down the Dolphins 24-20 on the weekend. Rafael Nadal has lost in the French Open's first round to Alexander Zverev. And…

The tradition of sauna bathing is thought to have originated in Finland over 2000 years ago and is gaining in popularity around the world.

Rebecca looks at some strong results on the NZX, including Turners Automotive and My Food Bag. Utilities software company Gentrack has made a notable turnaround. And a look at tech company Rakon which is the subject of a mystery buyer. In the US, Disneyland Resort cast members have voted to unionise - part of a wider trend across the country of emp…

Christchurch City Holdings Limited has lost its chair and three directors this month, David takes a look at what is going on and how the council is reacting.

Quentin Johnson reviews Creative Writer's Sourcebook by John Gillard published by Exisle.

Noise pollution in the ocean is affecting the navigational skills of whales and other marine animals.

Donald Trump's hush money trial is nearing a possible verdict this week in New York.

As AI systems become more advanced, so - apparently - does their ability to try to hoodwink humans.

Thousands of school children across Hutt Valley could lose out on science kits as the organisation which provides them faces closure.

As the government puts tens of millions of dollars more into community housing, the sector says it is up against unfair headwinds.

We go off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne, who has just returned from an expedition in Scotland. He will detail what he got up to, and talk about the life and writing of Nan Shepherd - a mountain walker in the Cairngorms, whose memoir The Living Mountain is a classic of outdoors literature.

Good Sh*t Soda launched in March 2021 and mixes pre and pro-biotics together in a low-sugar drink that's good for your gut.

It's Budget week, what can be expected on Thursday? First home grants have been ditched to save $240m. And David McLeod's donation missteps.

Kelly looks at what the Government's recent damning report on Kainga Ora means for Rotorua's many housing developments.

Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews Night Swimmers by Roisin Maguire published by Serpent's Tale.

Professor of Classics at Victoria University in Wellington Jeff Tatum, has released a new book, called A Noble Ruin, which examines Mark Antony's life and career and a pivotal time in history.

There's trouble in the Sahel region which is seeing an increase in extremism and coups. Meanwhile there's famine in Sudan. And It's 30 years since South Africa's first democratic election - famously electing Nelson Mandela as president. Debora Patta is a CBS News foreign correspondent based in South Africa.…

An Auckland based start-up is growing leather-like material out of fungi, which it says is versatile, strong and sustainable.Sapro-tech was founded by biotechnolgist Dr Keith Hudson.

There are calls for those who look after family members with eating disorders to be recognised, and paid, as carers.

Sam discusses the threat from professional rugby players to walk away from their national union amid concerns over governance.

Simon details the rates rises facing Aucklanders, mounting concern about crime and safety in the inner city, traffic calming measures out West and blockbuster turn out to the Auckland Writers' Festival.

Kim Pittar of Muirs Bookstore reviews The Coast Road by Alan Murrin published by Bloomsbury

Cameroon born refugee, Dr Bernard Sama's fight for all asylum seekers to be treated equally in Aotearoa

Taiwan has a new president - who is William Lai, and how is Beijing responding to his election and inauguration? The US-China trade war is back in full-swing after Joe Biden's latest comments on green technology exports. And researchers in China are developing a new AI chatbot based off the thoughts of the country's leader, Xi Jinping. Ed White is …

Singing researchers have been investigating cross-cultural patterns in music and language.