Nine To Noon

The National Party caucus is currently meeting following renewed speculation over Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership.

What artificial intelligence knew you so well it could write your next book - the plot in  Jenny Williams' new novel House of Liars.

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane.

Bernard Keane is political editor for Crikey.com.au

Proving who you are online has never been as vital or as complicated and - let's be honest - a bit of a pain. If you're a uni or polytech student, you may be well familiar with something called eduroam. It's the free global Wi-Fi service that allows students and researchers to connect securely to the internet at participating institutions.

Researchers working in the university sector say their fixed term contracts are more like "Frankenjobs", pieced together with short term funding and limited hours.

A group of New Zealand bus drivers working in Sydney have been left living in sub-standard housing, struggling to meet the costs of living, and unable to return home unless they stump up thousands of dollars. That's according to the New South Wales transport union - the RTBU.

Marc discusses the All Blacks in South Africa, whether the Warriors lay down their title credentials with win over Panthers, and the Black Ferns squad named.

His multi-sensory installations have been seen all over the world, exploring the scale and power of nature.

Calida discusses Bremworth's partial takeover, Zuru's nappy wars judgment, and the latest at the Financial Markets Authority.

Samantha reports on the impact of major road works in the centre of Nelson with a business closing and rates relief offered, and more.