First Up for Monday 19 August 2019

5:55 AM.A kiwi sheep named Steve has picked up an international following after a video of him eating whole oranges off a tree went viral. Three-year-old Steve the Sheep lives with his adopted family in Te… Read more Audio

5:50 AM.An extra 54 million dollars on fresh initiatives to tackle homelessness is being welcomed - but those working with the homeless say the lack of housing remains the biggest barrier to solving the… Read more Audio

5:40 AM.Let's go to business now where every morning we answer one of your questions. Why is the manufacturing sector so downbeat? Our business reporter, Kim Savage with the answer. Audio

5:27 AM.Joining us from MG Marketing is Ian Reisima standing in for our regular fruit and vege guru Glenn Forsyth. Today Ian talks nutrition and the logistics of getting produce to market in the middle of… Read more Audio

5:20 AM.It's often said that life is full of challenges and Brook van Reenen has given himself a fantastic one. At the end of this month, the Wanaka-based runner is embarking on a run that will see him travel… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.There were tears. There was laughter. And there was reflection. About one-hundred people gathered at the National War Memorial in Wellington for the Vietnam Veterans Day service yesterday. More than… Read more Audio