Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about why book store Big W has pulled a book for young people called 'Welcome to Sex' from its shelves. And the amount of cash in circulation in Australia's economy has declined for the first time since the introduction of decimal currency in 1966 - so is a cashless society closer to reality?

RNZ board member Jason Ake has resigned, after doubling down on public commentary about Kiri Allan. Mr Ake was appointed earlier this month. RNZ's Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch with the latest.

An arts programme that's been seeing great results through its work with recovering drug and alcohol addicts is concerned for its future when its funding runs out.

Auckland's dilapidated St James Theatre has been given a cash injection from the government - but the city's mayor says a matching Council payment won't be made unless construction is underway by next July. Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni announced a $15m contribution to the restoration of the St James - which has been closed for 15 years - to sit alongside funding from Auckland Council and the owner. But the New Zealand Herald reported this morning Mayor Wayne Brown had written to the Minister, to say the $15 million set aside by Council in 2016 would only be available until June 30 next year. He described it as "impetus" for the restoration to move forward and suggested if construction wasn't underway the Council would recommend the building is demolished. The St James is designated a Category 1 heritage building. So when WILL work begin on the St James? Kathryn talks to the building's owner Steve Bielby from Auckland Notable Properties Trust.

Flood affected West Auckland residents want clarity from the council about the status of their homes.

RNZ Sports reporter, Joe Porter

Andrew Hubbard speaks to Kathryn about the troubles the Citizens Advice Bureau sees with car finance, and what to look out for with tricky insurance add-ons.

Business commentator Nikki Mandow joins Kathryn to talk about the return of the Chinese tourism market and how it might look different.

A comprehensive look at how Coromandel Peninsula is coping in the face of continuous bad weather.

Ralph McAllister reviews The Pole and Other Stories by J. M. Coetzee published by Text Publishing