First Up for Thursday 27 February 2020

5:53 AM.It's the time of the week where we bring out our map of New Zealand and chose a town, city or district and give their Mayor a call. Today we head to Timaru where Nigel Bowen's been the mayor since… Read more Audio

5:50 AM.A new report from the Citizens Advice Bureau has shed light on the impact of the shift to providing government and other services online. The organisation says a wide range of people, of all ages, are… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.It's hoped a temporary ban on the trade of wildlife in China following the covid-19 outbreak will soon become permanent. Scientists continue to try and confirm the source of the newest coronavirus -… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.This Sunday, 51 farms across New Zealand are opening their gates to the public One of those involved is Palliser Ridge in South Wairarapa which is a 1500 acre sheep and beef farm. Lisa Portas, the… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.One of the country's top air quality scientists says new proposals to clean up the nation's air are long overdue. Under proposed changes in a Ministry for the Environment discussion document… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.A heritage advocate says he is over the moon to see a special piece of this country's history restored for future generations to enjoy. Three second world war era gun emplacements have been officially… Read more Audio

5:09 AM.Jacinda Ardern meets her Australian counterpart this week and the deportation of criminals will be high on the agenda. Our correspondent in Australia, Pam Corkery has more.  Audio