David Harland - an international diplomat who has devoted decades to finding ways to overcome armed conflict - is one of this year's Victoria University of Wellington's Distinguished Alumni.

The latest from the USA with Washington bureau chief for The Guardian.

Stargazers can now head to a new observatory in Wairarapa and take photos of far away galaxies and stars.

A course that teaches nursing students how to care for patients who have experienced trauma is so popular a second intake for the year has had to get underway.

In the last week, business employment data has confirmed what Auckland locals have been feeling -- the number of filled jobs dropped in the June quarter by point six per cent, or nearly 5 thousand jobs - the worst result in the country.

Bill discusses proposed new planning rules in Auckland - and the impact that local elections has on debate.

SCOFF - What started as a way to help hospitality venues through the pandemic is now in full swing for the sixth year in a row.

Political commentators Ben Thomas and Gareth Hughes.

Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson

Jenna Todd reviews Seascraper by Benjamin Wood, published by Penguin Books New Zealand.