The lights are back on at the St James Theatre in Wellington. Tonight TEEKS and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra graced the stage, with songs arranged by Mahuia Bridgeman-Cooper

Efeso Collins and Viv Beck spoke to Karyn after their first debate held by the Penrose Business Association.

Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about matters of life, death and health in the media lately - the strong reaction to a terrible tragedy on the roads; a follow-up to 'Patrick Gower on Booze' - and 'Match Fit,' another TV show seeking to improve our health.

Following in the not-so-furry footsteps of Whanganui and Palmerston North City, Whangarei District Council has now voted in favour of all pet cats in the region being snipped and chipped by 6 months of age.

A petition to ban sugary drinks from all New Zealand schools has been presented to Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere at parliament today.

Temperatures are on their way down and what will the weather be doing over Matariki weekend?

The swede – aka Tuwīti tānapu – is often overlooked by Kiwi supermarket shoppers but right now these hardy and nutritious root vegetables are at their very best.

It was the winter solstice today.It's the day of the year with the latest sunrise and the earliest sunset ...which may make you feel like you have less time. Robyn Pearce, a time management specialist, shares eight top tips for making the most of your short days.

Earlier tonight the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women New Zealand hosted a panel at Victoria University titled "Let's Get Elected" aimed at getting more women involved in key roles. Sue Kedgley was one of four women discussing their experiences and the challenges involved.

Today, Megan Woods, the Minister for Building and Construction announced that a taskforce has been set up to look into plasterboard shortages. Julien Leys, the chief executive of the Building Industry Federation told us what he thinks about the new taskforce.