Mystery continues to surround the sudden deaths of American couple, Michelle and David Paul, who died while on holiday in Fiji last month. Michelle's father Marc Canalog outlines his concerns about the investigation.

New MPs get a special time slot to give their first speech in the house called a maiden statement. Here’re some highlights from National MP Paulo Garcia.

Venezuelan photographer Alejandro Cegarra is presenting his internationally acclaimed work at the Auckland Festival of Photography.. He speaks to Jim about what's happening in his home country and what he hopes his images will achieve.

Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock is in New Zealand this week to open the Wellington Jazz Festival. He talks to Jim Mora about what led him to music in the first place, what he's most proud of, and why some people didn't understand his former bandmate, Miles Davis.

Captain Kevin 'Sully' Sullivan was in at the controls of flight QF72 when it suddenly, twice, nosedived sharply towards the Indian Ocean. He explains to Jim how those dreadful events led to the end of his career.

Central to The Soul, directed by Bill Morris, is a snapshot of Central Otago today through the eyes of touring artists and residents. He speaks to Jim about the genesis for the film and how performers sharing their art in the regions can provide a focal point for the community.

Three Minutes Max on Sunday mornings brings you brief opinions from New Zealanders. Here's Comedian Penny Ashton looking at the West Auckland trust responsible for setting rules on liquor retailing.

Jared Diamond who won a Pulitzer Prize more than 20 years ago for Guns, Germs, and Steel about why some societies are more successful than others, says the world is currently on a trajectory for chaos.

New Zealand mountaineer Lydia Bradey was on Mount Everest last week when the viral photo showing a queue of people waiting to make their final ascent was taken.

Professor Tony Ballantyne speaks about history of The University of Otago, New Zealand's oldest university celebrating its 150th anniversary.