Kelly rounds up the news from Rotorua - including a controversial e-bike trial for Kainga Ora tenants and an unusual Mongrol Mob carjacking.

Hannah August reviews Practice by Rosalind Brown published by Orion Publishing

Khalida Popal found a passion for football against an unlikely backdrop in Afghanistan, in the mid-'90s; a time where women were not seen to have a place in sport. She eventually rallied a team and became co-founder and the first captain of the women's national football team.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the allegations levelled against the construction union, the CFMEU and Tenacious D quitting their tour.

A West Coast lines company is reigniting a bid to build a run-of-river hydro scheme in its region - but it's facing staunch opposition.

The government wants to move the entire vehicle fleet to paying road-user-charges - but how would this work, and when will it happen?

We are just 10 days away from the Olympic Games opening ceremony, Glen also casts an eye over Wimbledon, the finals of the European and South American football champs. and the All Blacks' win at the weekend.

Author Emily Pattullo's new novel explores decisions we make when we're young, and the far reaching consequences they can have.

Fletcher's cost management focus pauses software rollout until 2026. Oliver also talks to Kathryn about the KiwiRail board recommended build-and-sell option to resolve a $551m ferry contract.

Northport expansion has been refused consent and Peter has been gauging reaction.