Nine To Noon

Christchurch infrastructure and heritage are in the spotlight as the council investigates recurring pothole damage on newly repaired Flockton Street, and the quake-damaged 1930s New City Hotel nears full restoration.

Pacific correspondent Christina Persico looks at the impact of Hurricane Lowell in Hawaii, Australia's moves to deport asylum seekers to Naoero (formerly Nauru).

From his early days at Elam to his distinctive public sculptures and the creation of Zealandia Sculpture Garden, his work has become an important part of Aotearoa's artistic landscape.

UK correspondent Steph Spyro on the PM's defence of his Government's ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Reform UK says it would ban face coverings like burkas and balaclavas. Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly "surprised" at the King's formal reiteration that they're not working royals.

Research into sleep, depression and other mental health challenges specifically among Pacific youth.

There's pushback against counterfeit goods, from designer bags to toys, as consumers complain about the devaluing of their authentic branded products.

A new economic impact report has found untreated hearing loss costs New Zealand more than $1 billion dollars a year.

Last month the Education Minister released updated Science and Social Sciences learning areas for Years 0 to 10 - which include what the minister described as a "strong focus" on financial education. So what could - or should - that look like? Jo Malcolm Black is chief executive of Life Education Trust which has been delivering financial information to students in years 9 - 11 through its Smart$ programme. Jo says financial literacy through the education system has varied from school to school and individual teachers' priorities. She says making it consistent across the curriculum is vital to helping build children's understanding so they can make good decisions in the future.

The need to maintain muscle as people age is gaining a higher profile.

The road works on Blenheim's main shopping street affecting businesses, Marlborough's Food and Wine Festival is put on hold, the local couple pushing ahead with trekking in Nepal to support local tourism there and the town's first packet noodle cafe.