Australia correspondent Chris Niesche has the latest on the devastating floods that have hit northern Queensland, and the government's effort to crackdown on online networking tools that are used by the far-right in Australia amid a spate of anti-semitic attacks.

Seven new charter schools are opening throughout the country this week, and there there are questions about their effectiveness, and concerns over how they'll be monitored.

As DOC faces funding shortfalls, it has been floating new money raising ideas such as charging at carparks and is consulting on fees for access to some public conservation land.

Ann McKenna - a dual international for New Zealand in hockey and cricket - is remembered. Not only was she a player representing New Zealand in two sports, she also coached NZ teams in both codes. Dame Lisa Carrington is going to take on the 2028 Olympics, while Chris Wood keeps on scoring and the Super Rugby season is about to kick off.

What renters and landlords need to know about the latest tenancy law changes.

Rebecca Stevenson is a senior markets journalist at BusinessDesk

Mike updates Kathryn on the latest in Whanganui.

Phil Vine reviews three of his favourite books from last year.

Lotta Dann's new book explores her struggle with extreme dieting why diet culture is making us miserable

Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.