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The Chief Ombudsman is concerned that people are being put in secure aged care facilities without the proper legal authority.

When money is tight, what becomes of 'nice to have' public art pieces? Bill McKay on urban issues.

The Avo Spreadable Vutter that won the chilled award category and the Supreme prize at the New Zealand Food Awards last year. and it's passionate vegan producers,  Aline Fonseca and Patrick Malloch.

Political commentators, Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten discuss the turmoil on the world stage, the Prime Minister's issues with communication, controversial proposed arrest powers and the proposed four year parliamentary term.

Around the motu: Georgina Campbell,  NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter.

Ralph McAllister reviews Fire by John Boyne published by Doubleday

At 18, after a life of servitude and subserviance, Theophila Pratt was dropped at a bus stop and left to fend for herself. She tells her story of surviving Gloriavale

Putaruru engineer Mike Nelson and his wife Marisa set up a flat pack coffin business to help bring down the cost of funerals.

The one-woman play Prima Facie is about to go on tour in New Zealand again with Cassandra Woodhouse who talks about the play's global impact.