Nine To Noon

There's now something nearer to unanimity between the two biggest political parties over increasing KiwiSaver contributions. But is this enough to get balances to where they need to be?

Sam wraps the weekend results with defeats for the All Blacks and the Warriors, but a big win for the Black Ferns in Lyon. Some new, and returning faces are named in the Silver Ferns team to play in the Constellation Cup.

University of Canterbury research seeks to better understand karanga by sharing the experiences of kaikaranga - the women who perform karanga.

Gyles previews the upcoming GDP results - the first to include the full effects of the US-Iran war and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz.

Nelson City Council has confirmed it will remove controversial trial speed bumps on Tahunanui Hills due to noise and public opposition.

Professional horse trainer Mark Langley helps horses develop confidence. Mark has trained thousands of horses and works to train not just horses - but their humans. His approach is all about engaging with a horse emotionally. He speaks with Kathryn ahead of a one-day horsemanship masterclass he is hosting in Rotorua this month. If you have any horse related questions for Mark, text 2101 and he'll do his best to answer.

Her role in the 1988 Cervical Cancer Inquiry made her a household name, with the inquiry finding serious failings.

The latest from a GOP midterm convention, where US President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 rebate cheque to every American.

The massive eruption and its after-effects have continued to be studied by scientists from around the world.

Altruistic, or 'for purpose' organisations, have been found to contribute as much to GDP as financial and insurance services. Research has found these enterprises, which are motivated by social, environmental, or community ideals rather primarily for profit, contribute an estimated $25.8 billion to the economy when volunteer labour is included. The report for JBWere's philanthropic services also found the sector employs one in 13 workers. The research for the investment firm was carried out by Waikato University's Professor Frank Scrimgeour with contributions by JBWere's William McInerney. He speaks to Kathryn.