Joe talks to Susana about New Zealand Rugby's review focusingon the long-term sustainability of the NPC and player pathways.

Cormack Farrell is the Head Beekeeper for the Australian Parliament in Canberra. It's a role that happened almost by accident. He was working for an engineering firm in downtown Canberra, and convinced his boss to let him keep bees on the balcony of their office. But when the firm had to move premises, there was nowhere for the bees to go. By lucky coincidence, Parliamentary Services was keen to host the bees as part of its sustainability strategy. Suddenly Cormack found himself with the nation's "head bee guy". He's just published a book called Urban Beekeeping, and talks with Susana about how to get started with hives in the city.

Rebecca explains by NZ businessman Chris Ellison, who is the chief executive of Australian mining giant Mineral Resources, is making news across the Tasman.

Central Otago is set to get a new mayor this week with the departure of Tim Cadogan.

Anne Else reviews The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich published by Hachette

Dave MacCalman is not one to complain. The four-time Paralympian has competed and coached on the world stage in several sports.

The Donald Trump and Kamala Harris race to the White House is intensifying ahead of the 5th of November election.

Plans are afoot to crackdown on motorists' anti-social parking on Rakiura - Stewart Island.

A Wellington teacher and study coach says she's seeing increased levels of anxiety and stress among NCEA students, and their parents, as exams loom.

Polytechs around the country are cutting staff and courses as they try to prove they are financially viable as stand alone institutions, as Te Pukenga is unravelled.