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First Up for Thursday 8 October 2020
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Meet the Mayors: Allan Sanson of Waikato District
5:53 AM.It's the time of the week where we talk to one of our local leaders and this week Allan Sanson, the Mayor of Waikato district is up and is with us. Audio
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How likely is Auckland to move levels again?
5:48 AM.Auckland joined the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 overnight, and yesterday the Ministry of Health declared that there are no longer any active cases of Covid in the community. There are… Read more Audio
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Cannabis convictions hinder travel for years
5:44 AM.A 62 year old union worker with decades old convictions for possessing cannabis has described how she still gets pulled aside by Customs every time she leaves the country. Sheryl Cadman backs… Read more Audio
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New pilot training school takes flight in New Plymouth
5:35 AM.When Covid-19 grounded international flights, two pilots decided to start their own flight school. Mike Harvey and Hayden Lowe started Flight Tech Pilot Training at New Plymouth Airport after Covid-19… Read more Audio
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NZ freediver admits he terrified of getting Covid-19
5:31 AM.New Zealand freediver William Trubridge admits he's terrified of getting Covid-19 as it could end his incredible career. Trubridge is one the world's outstanding freediving talents, setting numerous… Read more Audio
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Surf Lifesaving turn to The Rock to save men drowning
5:22 AM.'Save the Males' - that's what Surf Lifesaving New Zealand are asking us all to do this year with their campaign to try and keep Kiwi men safe and catch the attention of movie star Dwayne 'The Rock'… Read more Audio
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AC/DC's NZ based drummer Phil Rudd is back with band
5:06 AM.Joining Indira for all the new from across the Tasman, is broadcaster and former MP, Pam Corkery who talks about the AC/DC NZ based drummer Phil Rudd back with the band and who's benefitted most from… Read more Audio