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5:37 AM.Auckland water blasting businesses are sighing with relief, now that the region's water restrictions have been eased for commercial users. But the region's water woes are far from over. The area's… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.After their own winter lockdown of sorts New Zealand's bees are getting busy again. The blooming flowers and warmer weather mark the start of swarm season, when bees form new hives because their old… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.This week on TradeMe's featured auctions - two vehicles, a fire-engine-red Ford Van and particularly well maintained three wheeled Morgan. But first, TradeMe's Millie Silvester tells producer Jeremy… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.We begin in the UK where Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced what is being called a "three-tier" lockdown plan. Indira Stewart speaks to our correspondent in London, Henry Riley. Audio

5:47 AM.The lockdowns were a tough and lonely time for many of us, in some cases stoking mental health or addiction issues. In increasing numbers people are heading to a little Auckland cafe over the weekend… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.The National Party came under fire this year for its lack of diversity after it reshuffled its caucus several times following two leadership changes. But one of its candidates Christopher Luxon, who… Read more Video, Audio

5:33 AM.One of the least known of the eight iwi of Te Tauihu - the Top of the South Island - is planning to formalise its role as kaitiaki of the Nelson Lakes region with its own marae concept there. Ngati… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Joining us now from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:18 AM.A veteran Waikato dairy farmer believes a Labour-Green government would not be good for farmers. Lloyd Downing helped organise a farmer protest in Morrinsville leading up to the last election in 2017… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Let's begin in the United States, where Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail over the weekend despite his recent bout of Covid-19. Joining us is our correspondent Sarah Walton. Audio

5:53 AM.And the latest TVNZ Colmar Brunton Poll out last night had Labour steady on 47 per cent, with National falling one point to 32 per cent. The Greens were on 6 per cent and New Zealand First continues… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.With close to half a million people having already voted while politicians have been in full campaign mode, what's the point of the age-old rule forbidding election advertising on polling day? That's… Read more Audio

5:25 AM.Direct from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth - he's talking about this month's 5+ a day recommendations. Audio

5:14 AM.Johan Buys is the Hoofman. His job is trimming the hoofs of the country's cattle. He caught up with our Country Life producer Carol Stiles while doing a spot of hoof trimming - or cattle podiatry as… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.To the US now, where President Donald Trump is refusing to participate in the second Presidential debate which was scheduled for the 15th of October and was to take place in Miami. The commission… Read more Audio

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

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

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

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

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

5:51 AM.Tempers flared in the garden city last night - Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins going head-to-head once again - this time for The Press leaders debate. It was the third leaders debate of the campaign… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.The Electoral Commission is under fire for a number of problems with advanced voting including an error on ballots which risked hampering votes for one party. The commission has apologised to the… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.Former members of the Gloriavale community made themselves heard outside yesterday's leaders debate, manager of the Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust, Liz Gregory urging the government to launch an… Read more Audio