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When you think of the Camino Way you probably picture a gruelling, sun-baked journey through Spain. But, the Camino Way - or Camino de Santiago - is actually a vast network of trails, and it includes the English Way, and easier trek through the beautiful landscapes of northern Spain. We learned that recently RNZ's own Jim Mora travelled to walk the English Way - or El Camino Ingles. We had to know more.

Times have been tough for communities all around the motu, but our next story is one of resilience, initiative and hope. A former chapel and Save Mart on Grace Street in south Invercargill is set to become a much-needed community hub. Fundraising still has a wee way to go, but they've got a great start via a mysterious but sizable anonymous donation.

Esther Oh is an up-and-coming conductor and violinist that you might be hearing more of within the classical music scene. They've volunteered their skills to teach Classical music to kids in Bangkok, while also honing their craft as a student at the University of Auckland. Esther is one of twelve young emerging artists who are developing their talents through the Whakatipu Music Festival's Young Artist Programme, where they'll be mentored by six local and overseas titans in the classical scene.

Most of us take having a bank account for granted, it's one of life's modern conveniences like a toothbrush or house keys. But not everyone can meet the criteria to open one. Amid possible concerns that the banking industry isn't fully meeting its market obligations, Westpac has introduced a pilot scheme. Working with people who wouldn't otherwise qualify, it provides them with a basic bank account service. Sacha Green is a National Advisor with the Citizens Advice Bureau, working on their Campaign for Inclusion in a Digital Age.

If there's a secret lair where designs for producing popular podcasts are developed, Matt Gourley has a key. He admits to having an irresponsible number of podcasts. In fact he is the OG of podcasting, putting his first one out there in 2006. Now he's the creative force behind James Bonding and he's a producer and sidekick on the Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend podcast. He can geek out with the best of them over James Bond trivia and riffs with Conan O'Brien and their star-studded array of guests. We'll talk to Matt Gourley about what makes audio storytelling so compelling.

Our Australian correspondent describes the latest news around a number of gunshot fatalities in New South Wales, including an accidental shooting of a nine year-old boy.

One of the crucial factors in developing a reading culture for young people is variety, making sure children have a choice.

Tech commentator Tim Batt is in studio to talk about how tariffs are affecting the prices of everyday electronic goods, and he examines the impending Meta vs FTC legal case.

We love checking in with the ongoing conservation projects around the country, and today we're heading to Waiheke Island.

When we talk about the farming sector our mind goes straight to sheep and beef stock, dairy farming... but today we want to show love to New Zealand's humble goat farmers.