There are concerns in Australia that as more emphasis goes on defence spending foreign aid will suffer.

The Battle of the Pacific is going to be an exciting clash to watch, when Moana Pasifika hosts the Fijian Drua in North Harbour on Saturday.

The festival that was envisioned by one of Hawaii's former kings returns this week, celebrating Hawaiian arts and culture.

Simon discusses the latest events in Auckland including a stormy Easter, some big transport announcements to come, and the Writer's Festival is coming up ...