Logan discusses the latest events in Southland including tension around the Southland Museum and Art Gallery.

Lynn Freeman reviews The Name of the Sister by Gail Jones published by Text Publishing

Considered one of the greatest rock climbers of all time, Beth Rodden, has conquered much more than some of the world's most challenging summits.

UK correspondent Dan Bloom looks at the government's plans to push ahead with cuts to benefits for disabled people.

It's estimated that spiders consume up to 800 million tons of insects globally every year.

Children who grow up in state homes have more behaviour issues in early childhood than those who don't, but they largely converge by early adolescence to have similar or higher wellbeing.

Just six months ago the Prime Minister announced a major shakeup of Crown Research Institutes Niwa, GNS Science, and AgResearch.

The MP for Tamaki Makaurau Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died, aged 50. Kemp had been suffering from kidney disease. She was at Parliament yesterday, before travelling back to Auckland. RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly reports from Parliament.

Money commentator David Boyle reckons a budgeting date night could be just the tonic for couples to talk through their money challenges.

When it comes to natural disasters, New Zealand's unfortunately well-placed. But could you get through? Stephen Barnett's written the guide to help.