Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins Kathryn to talk about a new documentary focused on Fat Freddy's Drop that's been released through RNZ. She'll also play new music from Kali Uchis and talk about Sir Dave Dobbyn's re-issue of Lament for the Numb for its 30th anniversary.

Proposed plans for housing intensification in Mount Maunganui are being called irresponsible by Whareroa Marae. Alisha outlines the concerns.

Elisabeth Easther reviews Fishes of Aotearoa by Paul Caiger published by Potton and Burton

Jade Kake has a Master of Architecture and specialises in designing communities and housing based on a traditional model of living known as papakainga. She's co-authored a biography,and now her first novel - Checkerboard Hill, has just been released.

Bernard looks at thawing relations with China, and how Qantas is at the heart of yet another scandal.

Work safety wear is designed to be hardy - but even it will reach the end of its life eventually. What to do with it then became an issue of great concern to Annie Light.

It has lost its powers to monitor and investigate, after controversial legislation changes  - so what can the Moko Mokopuna - which replaces the Office of the Children's Commissioner... actually do?

There's been some high profile business failures this week, with online supermarket operator Supie and Deep Creek brewery going into liquidation. But new data out suggests they're not alone.

Sports commentator Glen Larmer discusses the All Blacks' loss to the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup, and how much blame we can really pin on referee Wayne Barnes.

Author George Lockyer has travelled the length and breadth of the country in pursuit of the classic Kiwi pub. He's pulled his findings together in a new book called 'Iconic Kiwi Pubs: From Mangonui to Bluff. The book explores the history of 25 pubs and their place within communities - and includes many memorable characters and moments. George is also the author of Kiwi Garages, Kiwis on Harleys and Tales and Trails Down Under.