Dunedin entrepreneur Sir Ian Taylor has had quite a year - he was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame back in September and then he was off to support Team New Zealand's successful defence of the America's Cup

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney looks at how political instability in two of the continent's biggest economies is putting the brake on decision making

It's nearly three years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine

Young people are being apprehended overnight in police cells at 10-times the rate they were just two years ago

Our comedians have a few laughs over the funnier stories of the past week, including the New Zealander who won Spain's top scrabble title, despite not speaking Spanish.

Form or favour? Black Caps great Tim Southee's final test appearance is causing great debate among cricket fans, Sam Ackerman looks at the Black Caps chances in the final test against England, the Black Ferns sevens dominating the Rugby Awards and some truly Kiwi sporting events happening this weekend.

Diane discusses the gathering of Whakaari whanau for the fifth anniversary, logging workers are unable to eat due to nauseating odours, a new collaboration seeks to change the tide on water quality.

Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews The Kingdom of Dust by David Dyer published by Penguin Books

Anna Hiatt grew up on a farm in North Canterbury and spent much of her early years in her granny's vegetable garden.

Koroi discusses widespread political instability in the Pacific: Vanuatu, Tonga, and now the Solomon Islands Prime Minister is facing a vote of no confidence