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Sam Gibson's new book A Bushman's Book of Yarns, takes readers on a deep dive through our unique ecosystems.

Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

Some Motueka residents are crying foul over plans to move the council's service desk into the local library. The Tasman District council recently decided to move its council service centre into the library.

A major change to how leave is calculated in workplaces has become law.  Employment law expert from Simpson Grierson, Bronwyn Heenan, explains the key changes.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, says a lack of coordinated information is putting at risk New Zealand's ability to fight looming environmental challenges.

Bill updates on a range of urban issues covering Auckland, in particular the latest on Plan Change 120; the Central Interceptor - a 16 kilometre sewer - now in operation; and City Rail Link soon to open. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.

A trip to Greece kick starts a tea buisness for Ruth and husband Dave Capstick.

Liam Hehir and  Phil Goff discuss with Susie the political issues of the day.

Christchurch's overstretched emergency department,  the bid by a Dubai based company to run Lyttleton's Port, the plans for a new Catholic cathedral and new plans to tackle boy racers.

Cynthia Morahan reviews two books: The Beginning Comes After The End by Rebecca Solnit, published by Granta Books, and Stay by Kirsten O'Connor, published by K2 Studio.