Update on todays events in politics, a look ahead to WOMAD 2019, and Midweek Mediawatch.

What a day in politics! Cap lifted on gender confirmation surgeries, and "Strategic refresh" for Maori broadcasting.

NZTA hands over the job of certifying heavy vehicles to a private law firm; reversing the teacher shortage; and THE WORD - about New Zealand accents.

Weasel watch! Kiwi Rules with Hope Robertson from Bad Sav

Govt launches $10m strategy for women in sport; mysterious radio signals from deep space detected; and a new device to give crafty kea ultimate protection from traps.

Groundbreaking research into sex work in NZ; volume at the movies, is it too loud? and Midweek Mediawatch.

this is "Lately, With Bryan Crump" filling for Karyn Hay this week. Lovely to have your company this evening on the programme tonight a new development in the Auckland homeless story - what could be the city's first shantytown the government declares a larger than expected surplus a big industrial fire in Christchurch and what the New Doctor Who is doing for Dyspraxics - as well as women - well actually, one of the doctor's assistants - I'll explain all that later, as well as what dyspraxia is - if you don't know what it is already...

The latest global report on global warming. The Auckland musuem gets a rainbow endorsement and in this week's word segment - we discuss the langauage of antarctica.

Wellington on a...Bike! Musos on a merch mission. Kiwi Rules with Mel Parsons

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ) We're talking chocolate and coffee Mediawatch with Colin Peacock....