Aucklanders let out a collective gasp last night when news broke that the city would be going back into Alert Level 3 lockdown after a new community case of Covid-19 was detected. Mayor Phil Goff joins the show with his reaction.

Our ability to pick up new skills declines with age, but harnessing a specific mindset can help you learn new tricks as an adult. Tom Vanderbilt joins the show to discuss his new book, Beginners: The Curious Power of Lifelong Learning.

Last night the Prime Minister announced Auckland will be returning to Alert Level 3 lockdown for at least the next week. Auckland Business Chamber CEO Michael Barnett looks at the likely economic implications for the City of Sails.

In recent years, musician Tim Finn has turned his considerable talents to opera. His latest work, Ihitai 'Avei'a - Star Navigator, tells the story of the incredible star navigator Tupaia and his time on board James Cook's Endeavour.

According to research from the University of Notre Dame, people think they are more financially responsible than they actually are. One of the authors of a new paper on the subject published in the Journal of Marketing is Dr Daniel Gregg.

Professor Craig Wright is author of The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit - Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness. He's travelled the world looking to unearth the hidden lessons from history's most brilliant people.

South Auckland remains the Covid-19 centre of attention after multiple new hotspots were announced in the wake of the latest community case. Auckland councillor Efeso Collins joins the show to discuss the impact on the local community.

Covid cases spark Saturday night scramble for media; MIQ martyr raises red flags10 years after - marking a major milestone in Christchurch; Facebook re-friends Australia after face-off over news; insult for Speaker raises decency dilemma.

On the Weekend Panel are Jane Clifton and Richard Harman. They discuss the Papatoetoe Covid-19 cluster, the government's Covid management, the Maori wards amendment bill and some of the problems Wellington is facing.

Joining us is Gary McLean, professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University. Dr McLean looks at how the vaccine rollouts are going overseas, in what seems like a race between them and the variants of the virus.