From Olympians to Formula 1 drivers, addicts to billionaires, cognitive neuroscientist Dr Kerry Spackman has spent decades working to help people understand how to succeed. Dr Spackman spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Are you or someone you know and love a Gen X - aged 46 to 61 who has felt invisible in the workplace, or scrubbed out entirely? Jacqueline Freeman is a global voice against ageism and the founder of 58 & Unapologetic, which challenges age bias in business and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The Electricity Authority has asked power companies to explain an increase in charges of an average of 8%. Paul Fuge, manager at Consumer NZ's Powerswitch website spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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If you're living in the bigger cities, it can feel like townhouses are popping up everywhere like mushrooms. Data published by Bayleys last month found townhouses are now 45 percent of all new homes consented nationwide. But are they a good investment? And what should potential buyers consider before buying a townhouse? Ed Mcknight is the Resident Economist at Opes Partners and he's also half of the Property Academy Podcast along with Andrew Nicol.

Relationship counsellors are often suggested as a sure-fire way to improve relations between couples going through challenging times. But are they always the best option?

Logan discusses claims from Invercargill's mayor that local government is a "broken system," plus the extra backing the council is giving the development of The Southland Museum, a local sawmill plans a $115 million expansion and Southland Girl's High School's first male principal in its 147 year history.