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Thousands of people are expected to attend a national hui of unity at Turangawaewae Marae tomorrow.

Kiingi Tuheitia called for the hui late last year, citing concerns about the new coalition… Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is defending his decision not to attend tomorrow's nationwide hui, saying it isn't a political event.

The National Leader confirmed he will be a no-show at the hui… Audio

Thousands of people from across the country are converging on Ngaruawahia for the first of a series of national Hui A Iwi at Tuurangawaewae Marae tomorrow morning. Kiingi Tuheitia will convene the… Audio

National Party MPs are preparing for their first caucus meeting of the year in Christchurch today where the focus will be its large intake of first time MPs.

It has 19 first time Members of… Audio

National's caucus will spend the next two days focused on ensuring its large cohort of new MPs are prepared for the party's first full year back in Government.

National MPs have gathered in… Audio

The Government is remaining tight-lipped about a meeting between the Prime Minister and Kiingi Tuheitia, just days before a national hui centred around the coalition government's policies.

Thousands… Audio

The 61st National Surfing Championship has been entertaining crowds at St Clair beach in Dunedin this week.  Audio

The country's national lawn bowls championships are finishing up today at the Burnside Bowling Club in Christchurch.  Audio

A wine writer and columnist wants to see a National Wine Museum established to properly collate and preserve the country's wine history.

John Saker, the editor of wine newsletter Te Whenua, says New… Audio

New data shows there were 90 preventable drownings in New Zealand last year, which water safety advocates are calling a national crisis.

The search continues for a swimmer who went missing at… Audio

Close to 200 Pukapuka and Nassau nationals living overseas are making their way home for Christmas. Audio

Some Pacific nations have changed their stance after the United Nations overwhelmingly voted in favour of a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza. Audio

We like sports of all shapes and sizes here at First Up, and chances are you've played this next one. MINI GOLF! A go to date option for many, a school holiday staple, a bit of fun in the sun, but its… Audio

The six finalists perform in the University of Auckland School of Music Theatre at the 2023 Lewis Eady National Junior Piano Competition. Audio

NOTE: This episode has been reuploaded to correct some inaccuracies in the original version. We all know New Zealand was the first country in the world where women could vote. But do you know how we… Video, Audio

Go behind the scenes at the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre, where a team of analysts are on alert 24/7 for earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis and landslides. What happens when a natural… Audio

What's wrong with being a functioning alcoholic? And when booze has such a high visual profile in our society, why is there so much judgement when people fall foul of their own limits?  Audio

Earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis and landslides – the shaky isles are prone to geohazards. Claire Concannon visits the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre, where a team of analysts are on… Audio

Kingi Tuheitia has called a national hui for next month, to bring together the many voices of Maori. The announcement comes just a day after hundreds of people turned out at protests right around the… Audio

The Māori King, Kīngi Tūheitia, will host a national hui for unity next month, in a bid to bring together the many voices of Māori.

The announcement comes only a day after thousands of people turned… Audio

The Māori King, Kīngi Tūheitia, is calling for a national hui for unity next month, in a bid to bring together the many voices of Māori.

The announcement comes only a day after thousands of people… Audio

Updates from reporters Taiha Molyneux in West Auckland, Emma Stanford on the North Shore, Tessa Guest in Wellington, Robin Martin in New Plymouth and Peter de Graaf in Whangārei on National Action… Audio

Protestors have made their way to Parliament during the National Action Day.

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Updates from reporters Taiha Molyneux in West Auckland, Emma Stanford on the North Shore, Tessa Guest in Wellington and Robin Martin in New Plymouth on National Action Day. Audio