Richie Mo'unga's call-up to South Africa is set to put the much-debated All Black eligibility rules under review. Mo'unga wasn't able to tour initially due to these rules, which meant he had to play rugby in Aotearoa before getting the green light for the black jersey. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

It's a case of who blinks first in the housing market. Buyers have confidence to know they can hold out. Sellers are holding on to hope they will get 2021 prices according to Real estate.co.nz research. But for some who are nearing retirement, the stakes are higher and a retirement health advisor said it's causing stress for many of the older people she deals with. Hannah McQueen at Age Brightly spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A Palmerston North Emergency Department doctor has put out a plea for help to Health New Zealand after an extraordinarily busy day. Patients contacted Checkpoint to say they had been waiting 17 hours, but when Checkpoint spoke to Doctor Dusty Bratton he said others had been waiting even longer than that. Bratton spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

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.

Passionate conservationist Nicola Toki chats to Jesse about this week's critter of the week, the brown tree frog. With its cricket-like call, sticky climbing toes and talent for blending into the garden, this little Australian import has made itself right at home in parts of Aotearoa. You're more likely to hear one before you see one, especially on a damp evening when the chorus gets going.

Jesse chats to green thumb guru Lynda Hallinan about all things gardening.

Emilie Pullar from burntbuttertable.com shares her recipe for bolognese. She says, this Bolognese takes a little time, but don't let that put you off, most of the cooking is completely hands off. It's deeply rich and packed with flavour, with a few little twists that might be different to the Bolognese you're used to making. Everything slowly cooks down into the most incredible sauce and honestly, it's one of the recipes she's most proud of. Make it when you have a slow afternoon at home and Emilie promises you'll be very happy come dinner time.

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