Several Auckland Councillors have come out against plans to reinvestigate a second Waitemata Harbour crossing from Meola Reef in Point Chevalier. The government has commissioned a detailed business case for an additional crossing, and it will look again at the option of a bridge from Meola Reef to the North Shore if Auckland Council wants that and is prepared to split the bill. The Mayor is keen, but some councillors aren't so much. Mayor Wayne Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Cryptocurrency is a story about how lines of code can be like cash. It's a pretty stupid story says actor Ben McKenzie. He's best known for playing teen heartthrob Ryan Atwood in The O.C. and Detective James Gordon in Gotham. For the last few years, he's taken on a very different role, crypto sceptic. First came a book, now there's a documentary, examining an industry sold by celebrities, influencers, tech entrepreneurs and financial insiders as the next big thing. The documentary is called Everyone Is Lying to You for Money. When major streaming services passed on the film, McKenzie decided to take it directly to audiences instead. Ben joins Jesse to discuss.

Every week we put a dilemma to you and give you free range to share your reckons. This week we're looking at what happens when a kind act turns into a nuisance.

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Afternoons book critic Anna Rankin joins us to share what she's been reading. You Won't Get Free of it, Stories of Mothers and Daughters by New Yorker journalist Rachel Aviv Unforgiving Years, by Victor Serge Kluge, by Pip Adam

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Each week we chat to a mayor about the challenges the face and what's great about their district. Today Jesse is joined by Phil Nixon, Mayor of South Taranaki.

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Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent changes has Pharmac made? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Housing: What recent reports has he seen on housing? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement regarding the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill that it would "contribute to a more proactive, efficient, and accurate welfare system"; if so, is it consistent with 15,000 pensioners and veterans losing their winter energy payments? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister for Media and Communications: Is he considering implementing a streaming tax? DAN ROSEWARNE to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Does he have confidence that small businesses are getting a fair go when dealing with large insurers; if so, why? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent reports has he seen on Government policies to grow New Zealand's agriculture sector, including Investment Boost?