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5:23 AM.It's the last day of October - which means it's Halloween and a never more appropriate time to head to the fresh produce markets. And it's a good morning to our Minister of Fruit and Veg, Glenn… Read more Audio

5:14 AM.To Europe this morning, where it's still the weekend, Nathan Rarere is joined from Germany by correspondent Nita Blake-Persen. Audio

5:05 AM.We begin this week in the United States, where voting in the mid-term elections is set to begin as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband recovers from a politically motivated home invasion. Joining… Read more Audio

5:53 AM.Love them or hate them, they're everywhere. 

We're talking about Crocs. The company which import Crocs into New Zealand says they're struggling to keep up with demand.

This month has been dubbed… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.Lyttelton welcomed the first cruise ship in 11 years yesterday, delivering 2700 passengers to the tourist-starved town. Joining Nathan Rarere is Rushani Bowman from the Lyttleton Port Information… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.New Zealands two crown jewel rugby teams are in action this weekend But, would you believe it, both games will be overlapping eachother. The All Blacks take on Japan in Tokyo at 6:50PM, while the… Read more Audio

5:26 AM.It's the end of the week and it's looking a lot like Summer - so there's no better time to talk with our Minister of Fruit and Veg, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Strawberries Audio

5:17 AM.14-thousand people from 30 countries are expected to take part in the Auckland Marathon this weekend, running 42.2 kilometres from Devonport, over the Harbour Bridge and to the city. It's the first… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.In Africa, the Ebola virus is spreading, although it's yet to be identified outside of Uganda - for the latest Nathan Rarere was joined from Ghana by Nabil Ahmed. Audio

5:06 AM.We begin this morning in the US on the eve of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter - joining Nathan Rarere from New York is our correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio

5:44 AM.After a false start being turned around mid-air on Tuesday, the Prime Minister has touched down in Antarctica. Despite being the nation's leader, Jacinda Ardern will be expected to pull her weight… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.The government is remaining tight lipped about what it took to secure the release of two New Zealand travel bloggers who were detained in Iran for four months. Against official advice, social… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Covid-19 swallowed many businesses - one of them was a school canteen in Sydney. When Reddam House school opened its doors after the pandemic, everyone was in for a nasty surpise -- the tuckshop had… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Our correspondent Dr Anita Purcell Sjölund brings us the latest from Europe including a warning to Belarus...  Audio

5:16 AM.Local Democracy Reporting journalist Brendon McMahon speaks to Nathan Rarere to about the West Coast Regional Council and more...   Audio

5:05 AM.To the UK a new Prime Minister has just taken over. Nathan talks to our London correspondent Henry Riley.  Audio

5:53 AM.Covid cases are on the rise again with over sixteen thousand cases reported over the past week. Waitemata, Auckland and Counties Manukau have reported almost 6000 cases in the city alone. A number of… Read more Audio

5:48 AM.Heading back to the UK, where the latest Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is busily appointing his cabinet. Joining Nathan Rarere from London is Henry Riley. Audio

5:34 AM.In a landmark decision that challenges the so-called "gig economy", a court has ruled that four Wellington Uber drivers are employees of the ride-share giant. Yesterday, a chief Employment Court Judge… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.This week on TradeMe, you can be the first in the country with a full set of whatever it is New World is promoting this Christmas. And if you've ever wanted Winston Peters as a neighbour, this week's… Read more Audio

5:15 AM.In the Middle-East for First Up this morning is our correspondent Alex Baird. Audio

5:05 AM.We begin this morning in Australia where the Federal budget has been announced. Joining Nathan Rarere from Brisbane is our correspondent Pam Corkery Audio

5:54 AM.Powerhouse Olympic athletes Brook Donoghue and Luuka Jones have teamed up with performance sport nutritionist Christel Dunshea-Mooij to create a book that demonstrates how you can get all the fuel… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.The National Party is planning to revive Bill English's social investment agenda, saying that it will help in identifying the most effective social programmes and deliver more bang for our taxpayer… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.New Zealand had a sensational first up win over Australia at the T20Cricket World Cup over the weekend. The Black Caps prepared for the World Cup with a seven match tri-series against Pakistan and… Read more Audio