When war broke out in the Middle East, it brought with it warnings about soaring fuel prices and shaky share markets. We've seen the fuel price rise, but so far, share markets haven't been as affected. What's going on?

An upbeat circus, cabaret and comedy show has been seducing audiences at the Auckland Arts Festival. La Ronde sees audiences treated to pole dancing, trapeze acts and soaring vocal performances.

Piers talks about the push from Masterton for a return of direct flights from the local airport, a drive to get a local dialysis unit, a successful Gold Shears and volunteers to help maintain and improve the miniature railway in Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton.

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews A Far-Flung Life by M. L. Stedman, published by Penguin Random House.

A multi-year project investigating damage done to the sea floor caused by ship anchors, has found the destruction is more extensive than first thought.

Comedians often talk about dying on stage - but few mean it literally. British comedian Emmanuel Sonubi talks to Kathryn about making his near-death transformative and into comedy gold.

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at why members of the Iranian women's football team reversed their decision to seek asylum.

A Far North community has rallied around its local electrician after three vehicles and his tools were stolen from outside his Tauranga Bay property.

More than 500 vintage and classic cars have descended on Nelson for a week long Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring... along with their pretty fanatical owners.

One of Auckland's largest new housing developments - the Sunfield "masterplanned community" near Ardmore airport in South Auckland has been the go-ahead under fast track provisions - but there are concerns about why it's being built on a flood plain.