Stephen Kafka has been transporting conservation workers and researchers to remote sub-Antarctic islands for the past 25 years.

Nurses say they're at breaking point already, and fear cuts to hospital budgets demanded by Health NZ will put their own safety, and that of patients, at risk. This is despite the multi billion dollar injection for health in Thursday's Budget.

Comedians Donna Brookbanks and Irene Pink wrap up the lighter moments of the week, including an Austrian man who found three mammoth skeletons in his wine cellar. And a US new anchor who is being applauded for his professionalism after he accidentally swallowed a fly live on air.

New Zealand Rugby's governance landscape is as murky as ever after yesterday's contentious vote - Sam Ackerman looks at what it means and why this saga keeps dragging on.

Hefty new dubs From The Neighbourhood album by Auckland producer Christophe El Truento is released next week.

After years of sitting unused due to earthquake risk, Cromwell's War Memorial Hall has been demolished in recent weeks. Kim talks to Kathryn about what will replace it. Also the reaction from Wanaka locals that McDonald's has the green light to buy land for a fast food outlet. Kim Bowden is a Crux editor/senior journalist.

Harry Broad reviews BBQ Economics by Liam Dann published by Penguin Random House NZ

Wojtek Czyz was just 21 years old when a football accident resulted in him losing his lower leg. Now he's set to make history as the first ever para badminton player to represent New Zealand at the Paralympics in Paris later this year.

Pacific correspondent Eleisha Foon joins Kathryn Ryan.

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts he faced in the hush money criminal trial.