An Avondale-based manufacturer has developed a sustainable wool product it hopes could restore the fortunes of the struggling industry.

Hundreds of thousands of people don't have as much paid work as they need - with labour market data showing fewer hours are being worked.

Kennedy joins from Adelaide, but keeps the story-telling local. He discusses the recent supposed sightings of moose in Fiordland: two in the space of two months, in approx the same location. Kennedy tells the story of how moose came to NZ, and thoughts on whether these recent sightings could actually be the elusive ungulate.

In Hawkes Bay, Hōhepa is an organisation which offers supported housing, education and employment to people with intellectual disabilities.

Commentators Peter Dunne and Sue Moroney discuss the government's urgent move to reform pay equity legislation and the implications for women voters, the passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill, and the sudden elevation of the recently announced Bill to ban social media for under 16s.

Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray's controversial plans for a helipad go before a council panel this week as the council tries to tighten rules for helipads on Waiheke and Great Barrier islands.

Stella Chrysostomou of Volume Books reviews Bound: A memoir of making and remaking by Maddie Ballard published by Emma Press

Jaye Pukepuke was set for a glittering rugby league career in the NRL.

The new German Government was elected this week. Who is the new Chancellor? And what are the new government's priorities?

David Parker signed off after more than two decades in politics last week with a final push for a tax on the wealthy.