It’s been more than a week since one of the deadliest attacks on Russia in two decades. What do we know about ISIS K - the group claiming to be behind it?
Plus, how far away are flying taxis from hitting New Zealand? We have the inside word on this weekend’s crucial Super Rugby Aupiki matches, and the science behind your favourite song going round and round in your head.

What do we know about ISIS-K? Details emerge of terror group behind Moscow attack, when flying taxis could arrive in NZ, Super Rugby Aupiki predictions, and why songs are becoming more repetitive

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Kiwis stranded in New Caledonia are in limbo waiting for the Air Force to be allowed to take them home. What needs to happen before they can leave?
Generation AI - they’re more productive and better at managing their workload. We find out their secret.
Plus is handwriting even worth learning anymore and the most expensive sheep dog in the world.

"Cut off from the rest of the country" - getting out of Nouméa, generation AI plus is handwriting necessary anymore?

It’s all or nothing Saturday at Sky Stadium for the Wellington Phoenix. Will they make the final? We talk to Phoenix coach, Giancarlo Italiano.
A new report just out says workplace bullying and harassment in New Zealand is costing employers $1.5b a year. The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner shares her thoughts.
A free music streaming app could be about to face legal action and Marvel has to apologise about influencing influencers over its new video game.

"We've proved a lot of people wrong." - Phoenix coach on make or break match, plus our $1.5b bullying problem

Recently on Newsable we talked to Rugby league legend Adam Blair about his new Rugby League podcast, with Goran Paladin. We're excited to let you know that this new Stuff podcast, League Of Our Own, is now available! Take a listen to this first episode right here in the Newsable feed and if you like what you hear make sure you follow League Of Our Own, so you don't miss the next episode!
In this episode Blairy and Goran chat with former Warrior now high-flying Dolphin Kodi Nikorima.

Introducing: League Of Our Own

Winter illnesses are beginning to creep into our consciousness and children can be some of the worse hit. This year there are also real worries about the possbility of a measles outbreak. So what can we do to stay well. We talk to the Medical Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Nikki Turner.
Peter Hook, the co founder of Joy Division and New Order, is touring New Zealand and he talks about making a life out of music.
Plus a great problem - too many kiwi.

Are we, and our kids, protected against seasonal bugs? Joy Division and New Order co-founder on a life in music plus the delight of too many Kiwi

Peter Hook is the co-founder of Manchester bands Joy Division and New Order.
He is currently touring New Zealand with his band Peter Hook and the Light, starting off in Wellington on Thursday.
He spoke to Newsable about making the music he started as a teenager last his entire life and why the tributes to the lead singer of Joy Division, Ian Curtis - such as the graffiti wall in Wellington - still mean so much, so many years after he died.

What do we know about ISIS-K? Details emerge of terror group behind Moscow attack, when flying taxis could arrive in NZ, Super Rugby Aupiki predictions, and why songs are becoming more repetitive

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