Transparency International says a draft code of conduct for lobbyists has been so watered down from the initial version, it is meaningless.

Sports correspondent Joe Porter

The Haast's Eagle or Te Hokioi bird is the largest eagle every known to have existed. Over the centuries its existence was questioned, was it real, or was it just legend? Scientists have pored over what was known about the bulky bird and debated whether it was able to fly. In his new book, Hard by the Cloud House, Peter Walker examines the legend of Te Hokioi and its part in the avian history of Aotearoa.

Dileepa looks at figures showing the number of highly skilled migrants is falling, despite a bump in immigration. And a new BusinessDesk series, JobWatch 2024, looks at layoffs in both the private and public sectors. Finally, a new report launches today, looking at food and fibre exports and what might lift their productivity. Dileepa Fonseka is a Senior Correspondent with BusinessDesk.

The Whakatane District Council has received over 1000 submissions to its long-term plan, more than it has ever had from any other consultation process. And the Kawerau District Council has been copping flak recently about plans to introduce fluoride its town water supply by the end of June

Gina Rogers reviews My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes published by Penguin Random House

Nigel Ritson estimates he's eaten more than 50,000 feijoas in his quest to find the perfect one. His fascination with the fruit began in in the 1990's when be bought a tough piece of land in Takaka, with the dream of growing something. Feijoas were one of the few trees which could thrive there. But simply growing feijoas in hoards wasn't enough for Nigel. He wanted to cultivate fruit with the best shape, colour, resilience, and - most importantly - taste. He now runs a breeding program at Foretaste Feijoa Fruit, which aims to grow varieties which could become popular with commercial growers. He tells Kathryn Ryan about what makes the perfect feijoa.

If you're looking to escape reality for a while - or possibly somewhere to entertain the kids these school holidays - a giant colourful labyrinth could be just the ticket. The ABORIALIS Luminarium is a giant inflatable sculpture you can walk through - with a kaleidoscope of colour and accompanying ethereal soundtrack. It was installed in Christchurch over the summer, now Aucklanders get a chance to experience it. They'll join some three million people across 40 countries have experienced the various luminaria created by English designer Alan Parkinson's Architects of Air company. Kathryn is joined by Jo Edwards who's one of the Luminarium's managers. More information, including about tickets, can be found here.

The first criminal trial of a former president begins on Monday in New York. Donald Trump is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records for his alleged role in a hush money scheme before the 2016 election. And Trump, who is again a presidential candidate, is continuing to cause confusion on his stance on abortion rights. Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

As the New Zealand news landscape undergoes a radical reshape, there are concerns that many Kiwis are already missing out. Unlike other countries there is no requirement for New Zealand websites, including those with a news focus, to meet any accessibility standards. Captioning and audio descriptions can make a huge difference to the hearing or visually impaired. Access Matters Aotearoa has been campaigning for a complete redrafting of the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill - one that would include minimum enforceable standards to help address accessibility issues. Kathryn is joined by policy lead Juliana Carvalho and Neil Jarvis, who's worked as a digital accessibility consultant and believes the issue should be top of mind for policymakers.