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On today's episode, Auckland Council is retaining control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the Government, we talk to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and Labour's Local Government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty, a new scanner-on-wheels is promising to bring cutting-edge cancer diagnostics to rural communities, Mercy Radiology medical director Dr Remy Lim joins us, a song about flatulence has taken out the prize for best Children's Music Video at the Children's Music Awards, the song is called 'Let it out' by Don McGlashan and Harry Sinclair, and features Tami Neilson, Don McGlashan discusses the award, and we cross the Tasman to hear from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

A song about flatulence has taken out the prize for best Children's Music Video at the Children's Music Awards. Don McGlashan spoke to Corin Dann.

The $7 million mobile unit, made in the Netherlands, will park at provincial and rural hospitals, making it easier for people to get screened. Mercy Radiology Medical Director Dr Remy Lim spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Consumer New Zealand says homeowners need to conduct due diligence before hiring a tradesperson. Melanie Earley reports.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.