The return of the Alexandra's abandoned half-empty milk bottles, Swiss yodellers and clever animals.

All Blacks first team of the year has been picked, the start of the new Nations Cup format, fears for the domestic netball competition next year, and the Football World Cup continues.

Palmerston North loses last entrologist, the regional loan to build a massive rail and freight yard, the latest in the school bus saga,  the Kaimanawa wild horse muster and knitting a thousand teddies.

Susanna Andrew of Unity Books Wellington reviews Stakes by Noelle McCarthy

A deep dive into the world economy of money laundering - and what author, Oliver Bullough, declares is the failed pursuit by Government officials and regulators.

Papua Rebels say they shot dead US pilot and burned plane, Australia and Vanuatu sign new development and security pact, official results confirmed for New Caledonia's provincial elections.

The need for emergency supplies for animals in the event of flood, quake or fire.

Ruapehu District's Mayor, Weston Kirton, has warned about reduced services for his region if the Government rates caps are introduced.

A land management expert at Canterbury University says proposals to prioritise economic development under the Conservation Amendment Bill are inconsistent with historic land purchases.

Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the latest installment of the Minions/Despicable Me franchise, where the loveable yellow creatures try to succeed in 'Old Hollywood' in the 1920s. Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max) stars Larry David taking an improvised and comedic approach to American history. And James shares his picks from the DocEdge festival. James Croot is a TV Guide and The Press film and television reviewer