Some fintechs say they can be the "maverick" disruptor New Zealand's banking system is missing. These are digital services that offer more innovation when it comes to things like budgeting data, foreign exchange and transferring money. But the Commerce Commission says these fintechs are struggling to get a foothold here citing issues around data access, obtaining a business bank account and scaling difficulties. Revolut started in the UK in 2015 as a pre-paid card with no transaction fees and it has now expanded to offer wider banking services. Popular with New Zealand expats in London, it arrived here last July and has more than 30 million customers worldwide. DOSH is a New Zealand fintech that offers a digital wallet making it easy to split a bill or cap spending on certain things. Neither are registered banks but they are both financial services providers. Georgia Grange is Revolut's New Zealand head, and Shane Marsh is co-founder of DOSH. Kathryn also speaks to banking expert and Massey University associate professor Claire Matthews.

Kennedy Warne has paid a visit to the Kiwi Coast Project - 250,000 hectares of coastal Northland under sustained predator control by no fewer than 227 volunteer groups, with the aim of making Northland safe for kiwi again.

A cafe in a little corner of north Auckland is serving up a taste of Brazil from a rather unusual spot.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is joining calls for de-escalation between Israel and Iran as the conflict escalates.

The Hundertwasser Art Centre is running out money. RNZ Northland reporter Peter de Graaf based in Kerikeri.

Melanie O'Loughlin from Lamplight Books reviews Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan published by Faber.

Amid the talk about the best ways to improve school attendance, Lesieli Oliver has been quietly getting on with the job.

Iran has launched a large-scale drone and missile attack at Israel, in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic complex in Syria.

Fruitminder is a software agri-business that allows orchardists to precisely manage each tree. Sebastian Chapman is founder and CEO.

What to disclose to an insurer has long been a mire for consumers, but a new bill seeks to put more onus on insurers. Duncan Webb's Insurance Contracts member's bill was drawn from the ballot last month.