It's less than a month since Simeon Brown was announced as the new Minister of Health -  leaders in emergency medicine and in primary health talk about what's needed.

Our comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court bring some levity to the end of the week.

The Wallabies are on the hunt for new coach, Sam Ackerman discusses what Joe Schmidt's departure means for international rugby, rumours about Steven Adams heading to the Lakers and what lies ahead for under-performing Breakers and Phoenix.

Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Democracy Reporter - Diane McCarthy with the Whakatane Beacon.

Louise O'Brien reviews three of her favourite books from last year: Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan, published by Faber, Juice by Tim Winton, published by Hamish Hamilton, and James by Percivall Everett, published by Macmillan.

UK-based technology journalist James Ball on the tech billionaires and their close relationships with the recently elected US President Donald Trump.

Elizabeth discusses a sinkhole in Japan, an impeachment in the Philippines and Thailand cuts power to parts of Myanmar in a move to stop scammers.

Who didn't want to live at the pool as a kid? One family in Whanganui is lucky enough to do just that - their home is the former site of the Gonville Pool in Whanganui.

Technology developed by Wellington jeweller The Village Goldsmith has been picked up by the global luxury brand Tiffany, in a new range designed by American musician and fashion designer Pharrell Williams.

The dog walking business in Auckland has boomed, in particular pack walking that can involve groups of as many as 15 dogs being walked at once.