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5:21 AM.Joining Nathan in the studio this morning is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Glenn likes to pop into the studio at least twice a year and physically bring in some in-season produce. Read more Audio

5:11 AM.If you have ever wanted to see a kiwi up close and personal, Kiwinorth is the place to go. Located in Whangarei, KiwiNorth is set on 25 hectares of rolling farmland, forest and bush and features a… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.We begin the week in Australia, where a natural disaster has been declared for much of New South Wales after days of torrential rain plunged many areas underwater. Entire neighbourhoods were flooded… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.Been dreaming of an overseas quarantine-free holiday? You're not alone. Cabinet ministers are set to discuss a transtasman travel bubble with Australia on Monday with a potential start date of next… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.Dave Batten is a Wellington based comedian who is celebrating his 30th birthday by performing in his own show He was born with cerebral palsy and describes himself as 'more of sit down comedian than a… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.A collection of 24 classic cars worth an eye-watering 2 million dollars is to go under the hammer over the weekend. The headline lot in the Webb's Auction House catalogue is a 1970 Ford XW Falcon… Read more Audio

5:31 AM.Every week we catch up with the ace reporters from the Local Democracy Programme, which is dedicated to covering news from regional Aotearoa. Today we head to Marlborough, where we join LDR reporter… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.It's Feijoa Friday at the markets - Nathan Rarere is joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:14 AM.The Face of My Space is the name of a new exhibition which opened this week at the Wairoa Museum. Artist Joanna Tokona, who tackled these new paintings over lockdown is influenced by her surroundings… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.Nathan Rarere was joined from his global media centre in Washington by Simon Marks. Audio

5:53 AM.30,000 people turned out at Auckland's Viaduct yesterday afternoon to watch Emirates Team New Zealand make history and celebrate St Patricks Day at the same time. There was a good fireworks display… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.The Government has earmarked five million dollars for Team New Zealand to retain core members to defend the next America's Cup. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says he's immensely proud of Peter… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Nathan Rarere is joined from San Francisco by yachting aficionado Tom Ehman. Audio

5:25 AM.Seeing Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa gliding above the water with only a small foil submerged was the ultimate showcase of New Zealand's boat building abilities. The technology can't get any better… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.The boss of MIQ is defending an apparent double standard for defence staff while they're on base OR out and about in the community. Gyms, bars, the mess hall and other communal facilties are… Read more Audio

5:13 AM.It's all talk and no action thus far for the New Zealand and Australian governments. Despite nine months of discussion about a trans-Tasman bubble, no start-date for quarantine-free travel has been… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.Many countries in Europe are now battling a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The rising covid case numbers are coming at a time when more than a dozen European countries, including Germany… Read more Audio

5:55 AM.Nathan Rarere spoke with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio

5:50 AM.We're joined as we have been throughout the America's Cup by yachting commentator Tom Ehman. Audio

5:45 AM.Team New Zealand are now just one win away from re-claiming the America's Cup after what's being described as one of the all time classic races. The lead sea-sawed for much of yesterday's race, before… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.The Tauranga Yacht club is where Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling started out on the water and they've been avidly following the team with nightly events at the club, Gary Smith is a past… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.The Wellington City Mission has partnered with New World to create a social supermarket where those in need of help can now come and choose their own groceries, rather than being given a food parcel… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Launched in November last year, 'Two Dudes' is a New Zealand brand that hopes to better the life of every 'dude' by making simple and premium men's skincare products. The two dudes of the name are a… Read more Audio

5:15 AM.Here's a bright idea for an introduction to classical music - sitting by candlelight in an intimate setting listening to performances of some of the greatest music by composers such as Chopin, Mozart… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.Let's cross the Tasman, Nathan Rarere is joined by our correspondent in Brisbane, Pam Corkery. Audio