Wellington software startup Projectworks is set to expand after a successfully raising $8.2 million last month, and appointing an experienced US tech businessman Mark Orttung as COO.

The high school pathway to university is too relaxed and is leading to a drop in literacy among those taking up higher education, according to a Victoria University education academic.

Marc discusses the Black Caps series victory over India, how Liam Lawson is faring after breaking into the Formula One ranks and the Auckland football clubs making waves in the Aussie leagues.

Andrew Hubbard from the Citizen's Advice Bureau says the organisation's fielded more than 2000 enquiries this year about debt collection - an increase of more than 50 percent.

The Commerce Commission has fired shots across the bow over building products rebates. Maria also looks at whether are developers are using the Fast-track Approvals Bill it as a quick way to get a plan change.

Chris has an update on a Pakowhai couple who have refused a voluntary buyout of their Cyclone Gabrielle red zoned property, and how many eligible Category 3 property owners have accepted .

Harry Ricketts reviews New Stories by Owen Marshall published by Penguin Random House NZ

Anthony Field is a founding member of the children's musical supergroup The Wiggles. He's the blue one - and the last of the original group of four remaining. He's just released a book - called "Out of the Blue".

It's the final countdown to the US election with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spending time in Pennsylvania before the polls close. Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.

As far as feats go, it's impressive and one that only 33 other people have managed to achieve.