Some and  Mark Edwards who make a range of Thai inspired sauces on the Kapiti Coast.

Politics with Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten

Amy has the latest on Auckland's homeless issue, who is leading committees at Auckland Council for the new term, a buyout scheme for at risk flooded homes is coming to an end and a new Christmas art installation for the CBD.

Stella Chrysostomou reviews The Loft by Marlen Haushofer,

Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris.

Wellington City's Art Gallery, Te Whare Toi, is marking it's re-opening in Civic Square with a competition to create a major outdoor sculpture.

Temuera Morrison has dug deep on this latest project, a documentary series which sees him travel the globe in search of other cultures who use an earth oven for traditional cooking.

Denmark's social media bans, likely youngest-ever Dutch PM and  an update on the Louvre heist.

In the face of  donor shortages, Auckland primary school teacher,  Michaela Von Sturmer, on how blood products helped her survive  leukaemia.

The country's only ceramics museum is closing to the public due to a lack of funding.