Nights

Sh*t Towns of New Zealand started as a Facebook page. The authors enjoyed taking a swipe at pretty much the whole country so much that they made a book.

We talk to our correspondent in Estonia, Silver Tambur

Geoffrey Donovan works for the US Forestry Service and has been researching urban trees and their measurable health benefits.

Wriggly, squiffy, lummox, and boobs: What makes some words funny? Chris Westbury from theUniversity of Alberta's Department of Psychology has been trying to work it out.

Eric Brenstrum is back to take a look at the big weather stories from around the world.

Dana Johannsen is back with her take on an exciting week in sport.

Early New Years Day 1918 as it brought returning soldiers from the First World War, the HMY Iolaire went down a few yards from shore and about a mile from the safety of Stornoway Harbour. One of the worst UK maritime disasters of the 20th century, at least 201 men perished of the 283 aboard.

This week's something for the weekend is Iron Maori, a multi-sports event which is on tomorrow in Napier.

This week's cultural ambassador is our man from South of the Tamaki - North of the Bombays - Clendon, Manurewa to be precise. Amongst the topics on Raymond Sagapolutele's radar is the stoush at Ihumatao Quarry Road in Mangere.

Ann Topp facilitates the training for volunteer biographers at Te Omanga Hospice. She joins Bryan in the Wellington studio.