Tom Robinson announced he was quitting professional rugby saying that a series of concussions had left him living in fear. He's embarking on a life after rugby, deeply influenced by a newfound love of yoga and meditation.

Ron Elving talks to Kathryn about this being a 'peak Trump' era as Capitol Hill prepares for the former president's return and big donors secure major roles in the new administration.

The native kawakawa has long been used by rongoa Maori, now it's set to be the subject of a new scientific study into its health benefits.

The High Court has found the Department of Conservation has failed in its management and reporting of protected species bycatch in commercial fisheries.

Job losses, new consents down, companies in liquidation - it's been a rough few years for the construction sector.

Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland

Chef Anita Sherry has cooked for many of the rich and famous who have visited New Zealand. She joins Kathryn to chat about Christmas catering.

Dale Husband and Ben Thomas talk politics with Kathryn Ryan

Peter discusses the still unsolved port wine murder - three years on

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