Fran O'Sullivan, Executive Editor of the Mood of the Boardroom delivers her report probing the views from CEO's of New Zealand's major companies in association with BusinessNZ. A major topic of hot debate is Superannuation & the issue of raising the age from 65 to 67. Eighty-eight percent of more than 100 CEOs surveyed said retirement funding should be raised. Business leaders were told in no uncertain terms that the Prime Minister would not break his word by raising the superannuation age. Speaking at the Mood of the Boardroom breakfast, Finance Minister Bill English responded to calls from CEOs for National to reconsider its position on super. However, Labour's finance spokesperson David Parker believes the age should be raised but disagrees on the terms of means based assessments.

Herald sports writers Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion and analysis of the first semi-final of the 2012 Super Rugby competition between the Crusaders & Chiefs.

New Zealand's 1500m silver medalist runner Nick Willis talks about his preparations & aspirations for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Peter Jackson has unveiled new footage from The Hobbit and plenty of behind-the-scenes material in his latest production video diary. The eighth video in Jackson's Facebook and YouTube video series was first unveiled at the recent Comic-Con in San Diego, and shows new scenes from the first of Jackson's highly anticipated two films, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The video, which covers the last five days of principal shooting, also shows Jackson's team making farewell speeches and saying their goodbyes on their final day together.

Kiwi Games is the story of Mike Dawson's lead up to the 2012 London Olympics Games. He tells us about the relationship he has with his Dad, how he balances slalom racing and extreme kayaking, what happened in the last 4 years after missing out on Beijing, his trips to Mexico, Zambia, USA... In 10 days he'll represent New Zealand at the London 2012 Olympic Games. We wish him good luck! Bring back some bling bling.! For more info on Mike just check out his website mikedawson.co.nz Directed, Edited, and Filmed by Ciarán Heurteau (ciaranheurteau.com) Additional Footage: Mike Dawson, Benjamin Hjort Music by: Battleships - Retrospect battleshipsband.bandcamp.com facebook.com/battleshipsband twelve-productions.com facebook.com/twelveproductions 12@twelveproductions.com

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has the first four labradors from a new MPI breeding programme graduate from the training programme on 20 July. It is the first time that MPI has used labradors for biosecurity protection. The new detector dogs will demonstrate their skills at finding goods carried by passengers and inside mail that pose a biosecurity risk to New Zealand. MPI expects to see new 11 dogs graduate from training this year - part of a move to bolster New Zealand's biosecurity defences.

Justin Bieber fans made themselves heard during the pop star’s promotional tour in 2012 with hundreds gathered outside the Cordis (formally Langham) Hotel in hopes to get a glimpse of their idol. Video / Tim Raethel

Te Arahi Maipi & Melodie Robinson debate three hot footy topics of the week, with the legendary judging panel of Stacey Jones, Buck Shelford & Tony Kemp.

A YouTube sensation from Sarah Brame with nearly 8 million views shows a couple fishing in the USA at a wharf when they hook a little fish.. that turns into shark bait.

David Leggat The New Zealand Herald senior sports writer retells the story of Rob Waddell's historic win in Sydney.

David Leggat The New Zealand Herald senior sports writer retells the story of the 1500m Olympic final in Montreal 1976. John Walker was the world mile record-holder, he had run the second fastest 1500m ever and was a warm favourite for the gold medal.

David Leggat The New Zealand Herald senior sports writer retells the story of the one-two finish at the 2004 Athens Olympic games, when Hamish Carter & Bevan Docherty dueled to the finish line to take silver & gold in the triathlon.

David Leggat The New Zealand Herald senior sports writer retells the story of New Zealand's first Olympic champion & our only boxing champion to date. Ted Morgan the Wellington Boxer who won gold at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.

A YouTube hit from camelsandfriends shows the epic struggle of cat vs canine. This tiny kitten holds his ground against a mean set of teeth! Pancake the kitten loves to wage war against Sugar Tree the Doberman. Who do you think won this battle? Pancake is a 7 week old kitten found abandoned in a hot parking lot. Sugar Tree is a 2 year old Doberman and is probably embarrassed www.camelsandfriends.com uploaded this video.

Herald on Sunday sports writer Gregor Paul and The New Zealand Herald's Wynne Gray give expert opinion and analysis of former All Black Sir John Kirwan; who has been appointed as the new head coach of the Blues.

This powerful anti-smoking advertisement was commissioned by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and created/courtesy by Ogilvy & Mather Advertising YouTube.

News that all 28 miners trapped by a fire inside a a Waihi Gold underground mine have been successfully rescued is a "huge relief" for their families, says Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga. He said he was "absolutely delighted'' that the miners have been evacuated safely but there are still questions about what caused the emergency. An investigation has been launched into the fire inside the mine after rescuers successfully evacuated all 28 trapped miners. A truck engine caught fire in Newmont Waihi Gold's Trio underground mine at about 5am, leaving the men trapped in three refuge chambers.

The solar flare over the weekend again helped trigger the Southern Lights, captured once again by Andrew Dallow from Darfield. He has filmed a video timelapse which is stunning. courtesy Andrew Dallow via WeatherWatch.co.nz

While on his dignitary duties Prime Minister John Key commented on the importance of Christchurch having a Cathedral.

Herald on Sunday sports writer Gregor Paul and The New Zealand Herald's Wynne Gray give expert opinion and analysis of the Auckland Blues global search for a new coach.

Sonny Bill Williams says honour is prompting him to leave the Chiefs and All Blacks for club rugby in Japan and that he would prefer not to. The 17-test All Black who is just starting to reach his potential as a rugby player following his league career, will leave for the Panasonic Wild Knights after his Chiefs commitments this year.

Scott Bartlett, Chief Executive, Orcon on Talent. Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett highlights the importance of staff development and training in keeping people motivated on the job. He also elaborates on a number of strategies businesses like Orcon can implement to give employees a sense of achievement. “The business has to invest in its people heavily,” Scott says. “When you do that, people get a better sense of engagement around the work they’re doing and they’ve got the tools for achieving results.”

A large, slow-moving ridge of high pressure over the Tasman will keep most of New Zealand's weather dry for a few more days. Things will begin to change on Thursday when the high moves to our north-east. The position, and shape of the high will set up a strong on-shore flow for the West Coast. This will likely bring rain to the West Coast by midday Thursday. Nelson could see some rain by late Thursday or early Friday.

Herald sports writers Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give expert opinion and analysis of how Sonny Bill Williams future plans will affect the NZRU & his rugby game.

Head weather analyst Philip Duncan says the fog is finally clearing away after some light winds and a high pressure system will settle our weather as it continues to move across the Tasman Sea.

They're both training up to seven days a week for hours at a time, have chosen their outfits and have had their noses bloodied - and they're ready for tomorrow night's fight.

Helen Keller once said "One can never consent to creep when one feels the impulse to soar". Every one of us has a dream, whether we are sighted, blind, Deaf or deafblind. At the Helen Keller Communication Day event in Auckland on 27 June 2012, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) and Deafblind NZ Inc filmed a range of people talking about their dream for the future and one step they might take towards their dream today. Filmed and edited by volunteer Hamish Pattison, BNZ Video Producer

Parts of Auckland were hit by surface flooding this afternoon, as a severe thunderstorm rolled through the region. High winds caused disruptions in Auckland City, the Fire Service dealt with dozens of reports of flooding and power was cut to hundreds this afternoon.

Head weather analyst Philip Duncan says an anticyclone to the east of New Zealand is slowly moving away while a northeasterly airflow increases over both islands which will bring high risk of heavy rain.

Head weather analyst Philip Duncan says a big Tasman high will bring settled & calm conditions