Movie director, the former child star Ron Howard on his new movie, 13 LIVES, shot on the Gold Coast of Australia.

Chile's going through a time of transition at the moment as liberal elements in society try to change a constitution which was the legacy of the former dictator Augusto Pinochet. Julian lives just outside the capital, Santiago. It's inland, although within reach of beaches, and for tourists it's also easily within reach of skiing resorts and some top international vineyards. After growing up in Palmerston North where both his parents taught at Massey, his own tertiary qualifications after he left Awatapu College came from universities in London and Canada. Julian's dad's from Christchurch originally but his mum's Canadian.

This coming week the Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group are running a Family History Expo, to be shortly followed by the Christchurch City Libraries later this month. Mia Bennett's speaking at them.

The Outta Puff Daddys (OPD), a dance crew from Brighton in the UK have had renewed success online. They've been going for 10 years now, and their fame has gradually spread, rather than busting out, around the world.

The cost of living cash controversy; calls for action over malicious misinformation - and the government review already underway.

So much coverage of the Games in Birmingham, but last week we chatted with Selina Goddard our lawn bowler, who has been less visible. We catch up with her.

Dominic Hoey is a poet, he's an author and a playwright based in Auckland. His debut novel Iceland was a local bestseller, and long-listed for the Ockham Book Award. He uses art, yoga and meditation to help with their mental health.

There's many tales of struggle street for the young and creative. Research NZ set out to find out more about this past week. Its managing partner Emanuel Kalafatelis talks to Jim.

The women's Hammer Throw final has concluded this morning our time in Birmingham, with Julia Ratcliffe defending her Commonwealth Games title. And she has won Silver. Julia talks to Jim.

The greatest rivalry in rugby history was revived this morning. It ended with Springbok victory over the All Blacks - 26 points to 10.