A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year; Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues; Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair; Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny; There's now evidence of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend.

Australian correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

There's now evidencve of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend. Michelle Le Long from PD Insurance spoke to Corin Dann.

Beekeepers are on high alert as invasive yellow-legged hornets start to spread in search of hives to conquer. Auckland Beekeepers Club president Ken Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

When you receive an annual statement from your KiwiSaver provider, it will show you what lump sum you are on track to have saved by the time you are 65, and what that should mean per week. But KiwiSaver providers say it might not be as accurate as you think. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny. Susanne Heubel, a US immigration attorney at Harter Secrest & Emery spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair. Transport Accident Investigation Commission chief investigator Louise Cook spoke to Corin Dann.

A new survey suggests lamb is set to beat ham on for the Kiwi Christmas lunch. Nadia Lim spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

With families set to gather for the holiday period, airports around the country are preparing for their busiest period of the year. Christchurch Airport Communications Manager Sean Tully spoke to Corin Dann.