Let the Black Caps post-mortem begin - and we're only half way through the group stage of what is set to be a failed Twenty20 World Cup campaign.

Some big projects are underway across the Far North, which Peter says are largely being driven by small communities. These include the revamping of Kaitaia town square and swimming pool. And there's also a lot of activity on the infrastructure front, including roading repairs. RNZ Northland reporter Peter de Graaf based in Kerikeri

Gina Rogers reviews Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe published by Hachette

For decades George Wilkenfeld was among those arguing for his country, Australia, to do more to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Voters in Vanuatu have backed changes aiming to end political instability that has marred its governments for decades. The referendum follows protests last year after the country was led by three prime ministers in nearly a month. Koroi Hawkins is RNZ Pacific Editor.

More Aucklanders are turning to scrap metal yards to make ends meet.

A geology professor says New Zealand has a global responsibility to mine some of its critical minerals.

A local property developer says although he could make money out of new rules, he's against this intensification prospect.

Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about a remake of Harrison Ford movie Presumed Innocent, this time as a limited series on Apple TV+ starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a prosecutor accused of killing his lover. She'll also review Under the Bridge, which is based on a Canadian true crime story streaming on Disney+ and the 10th season of The Brokenwood Mysteries.

When Rob and Zareen Cope's four children began wanting phones and screens, the pair decided to dive into the research. They travelled overseas talking with experts and made a documentary. Today, the Cope's company - Our Kids Online - educates parents about the dangers of handheld devices and the internet-age, and how best to mitigate them. They spoke to around 500 parents in Wellington last night.