It defeated him in 2023 - but octogenarian Garth Barfoot was determined to finish this year's New York marathon.

Robert Kelly reviews Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway, John le Carré published by Penguin Random House

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the allegations continuing to dog Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, another interest rate hike and an apology from the ABC. 

The directors of a programme transforming healthcare for residents on remote Bay of Plenty islands say the model could be repeated in rural areas. 

Wellington software startup Projectworks is set to expand after a successfully raising $8.2 million last month, and appointing an experienced US tech businessman Mark Orttung as COO.

The high school pathway to university is too relaxed and is leading to a drop in literacy among those taking up higher education, according to a Victoria University education academic. 

Marc discusses the Black Caps series victory over India, how Liam Lawson is faring after breaking into the Formula One ranks and the Auckland football clubs making waves in the Aussie leagues.

Andrew Hubbard from the Citizen's Advice Bureau says the organisation's fielded more than 2000 enquiries this year about debt collection - an increase of more than 50 percent. 

The Commerce Commission has fired shots across the bow over building products rebates. Maria also looks at whether are developers are using the Fast-track Approvals Bill it as a quick way to get a plan change. 

Chris has an update on a Pakowhai couple who have refused a voluntary buyout of their Cyclone Gabrielle red zoned property, and how many eligible Category 3 property owners have accepted .

Harry Ricketts reviews New Stories by Owen Marshall published by Penguin Random House NZ

Anthony Field is a founding member of the children's musical supergroup The Wiggles. He's the blue one - and the last of the original group of four remaining. He's just released a book - called "Out of the Blue".

It's the final countdown to the US election with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spending time in Pennsylvania before the polls close. Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.

As far as feats go, it's impressive and one that only 33 other people have managed to achieve. 

BNZ is to launch an app it says will slash the costs merchants face to take electronic purchases. 

It will soon be mandatory for government departments to pay invoices within ten days, a move the government says will help small businesses and improve productivity. 

There has been a lot of discussion. and protest, about the environmental impact of the Fast-track Approvals Bill. Bill focuses on housing and a couple of urban projects.

If you've ever been to the beautiful South Canterbury town of Geraldine, you may have stopped in at Barker's to buy some jam, syrup or chutney. 

Dale, Fletcher and Kathryn discuss a range of issues on the political agenda, including the Auditor General’s inquiry into possible conflicts of interest by Ministers over fast-track projects.

John takes a look at local body politics and who might be standing in the Thames Coromandel district next year. 

Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews Theory and Practice by Michelle de Kretser published by Text Publishing

Two years and 80 different software builds, See-level was launched by Dudley Jackson and its VR headsets are now sold around the world.

Two major opinion polls out this week have revealed who Europeans are hoping will win the US election, but there are big differences in opinions in Western and Eastern Europe. 

A Napier man's questioning of his regional council's hazard map has led to his insurer agreeing to pay back several thousand in insurance premiums. 

The looming apology at Parliament over abuse in care is criticised as not inclusive of enough survivors.