First Up for Monday 23 March 2020

5:51 AM.In a bid to keep staff and patients safe, GP's around the country will today move to virtual appointments, aiming to reduce face-to-face contact by 70 per cent. The Royal New Zealand College of… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.Lock down now. That's what more than 20 thousand people who've signed a petition want to happen. They're calling on the government to raise the COVID-19 alert level to four - meaning education… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.OCD and anxiety disorders can be complicated by coronavirus fears. Worries about hand washing, touching the face, and infection are increasing. Louise Ternouth spoke to Positive Mind Works… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.It's time to see how the country's fruit and vegetable markets are shaping up this week with our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:11 AM.Global anxiety over COVID-19 has recently centered on Europe, where Italy is bearing the brunt of the pandemic's spread. Amidst a nationwide lockdown, its toll has grown to more than 53,500 cases and… Read more Audio