The NBR rich list, out today, estimates the collective value of the countries 150 wealthist people is about $129 billion, up from $102 billion the year before. The Green Party say Aotearoa's economy is bigger than it has ever been but welath is being "hoovered up", while food insecurity and homelessness rises. Co-leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Lisa Owen.

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A retail industry group is sounding the alarm over figures it says show that a third of the tobacco smoked in New Zealand is from the black market. A report prepared by FTI consulting - on behalf of the tobacco industry - found there was a rise in the consumption of illicit products last year. However, an anti-smoking advocate says the numbers don't add up, and the real black market figures are likely much lower. Finn Blackwell reports.

A leading New Zealand research institute believes it is on track to deliver a cutting edge immunotherapy for blood cancer patients in the public system next year. But only if it can get government funding. Researchers at the Malaghan Institute are well into clinical trials of CAR-T cell therapy with 60 patients. The institute's Clinical Director, Doctor Robert Weinkove spoke to Lisa Owen.

A 'dogter' at Dunedin Hospital has been named Dog of the Year, in the annual contest run by Southern Cross Pet Insurance. Nancy, a three year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier was picked out of 800 entrants. She volunteers at the hospital, offering comfort and companionship to patients and their families. Nancy's owner, Dianne Angell spoke to Lisa Owen.

As Iran prepare to face New Zealand at the Fifa World Cup, football is colliding with politics. After visa disputes, disrupted travel plans and mounting tensions in the United States, Iran's players say the atmosphere has undermined Fifa's message of peace before the ball has even been kicked.

Middle East correspondent, Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the US and Iran reaching an agreement to end the war, that they say will be signed and take effect later this week. But while President Donald Trump has enthused "Let the Oil Flow!", there's still plenty of questions about the deal, with the full text of the agreement not yet released.

Another international streaming service launches in New Zealand this week, raising questions about the future of the local screen industry. The government is investigating charging international streamers a levy, having a local content quota, or requiring direct investment into New Zealand production. Screen Producers NZ president, Irene Gardiner, 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.