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5:37 AM.The number of people contacting a New Zealand Rugby mental health website has almost tripled in the last couple of months. The Headfirst website allows people to take self-tests for anxiety or… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.Sport broadcaster Nathan Rarere joins us now for a look ahead to the weekend's sport. Audio

5:23 AM.Joining now for the long weekend produce news, is our Minister of Fresh fruit and veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:11 AM.Two young takahe have been released into Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin. The birds - Waimaire and Bennett - were relocated from Burwood Takahe Breeding Centre near Te Anau yesterday and will be… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.Hawke's Bay officials will today start splitting up a relief fund for farmers battling a once-in-a-lifetime drought. So far there's a million dollars in the kitty from local, regional and central… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.There are accusations Islamophobia among New Zealand Indian's has never been more widespread. It comes after an Indian community leader resigned from Wellington's Justice of the Peace association… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.A family of Asylum Seekers say they're struggling to survive in New Zealand and they're pleading with the government to give them the same support as other refugees. Their calls are backed by the… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.An Auckland Thai restaurant's been giving away hundreds of meals to those in need this month. So far Kiin Thai Restaurant in Mount Eden has handed out 200 meals so far - and expects it will 300 by the… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Parties to a house sale are being urged to explore all alternative options if the buyer cannot complete a settlement due to Covid-19 financial hardship. Legally, the developer or vendor can keep the… Read more Audio

5:11 AM.The Government has launched a new plan aimed at stopping the thousands of seabird deaths that happen from commercial fishing each year. More seabirds breed in New Zealand waters than anywhere else in… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.Rescued trampers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are now recovering from their 18 day ordeal in Kahurangi National Park. They went missing after getting lost in the fog early into their tramp. News… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.It's time to check in with our Aussie neighbours.. We're joined by Pam Corkery from Brisbane. Audio

5:56 AM.The Warehouse has sold the last of its easter chocolate for a few cents each, in just twenty four hours. During the lockdown kiwis were unable to get their usual stash for easter, leaving thousands of… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.NZ Post say they've still got a backlog of about 50 thousand parcels from Alert Level 3 - which they're trying to clear before the end of this week. However, an online shopping bump over the long… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.Late last night, a bill banning smoking in cars with children inside passed its final reading and will become law. The bill, which Labour's Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa says has been a… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Each week we're going to share the story of a NZ business which we've found off the NZ made Facebook page. It's a page that was set up during lockdown and has now gained almost half a million… Read more Video, Audio

5:11 AM.Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua could be courtside when netball's ANZ Premiership resumes next month. After being put on hold due to Covid-19, the league is set to restart on the 19th June with… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.When Brazilian New Zealander Priscila Mills and her husband's travel business was paused by Covid-19, she turned her focus to her adopted country. Until recently they organised tours for Kiwis and… Read more Audio

5:53 AM.Meanwhile, movie theatres say the rule change will make no difference to them - and they'll continue to struggle due a lack of new releases. Under level two restrictions there can still only be 100… Read more Audio

5:50 AM.Well the fact 100 people can gather together this weeknd is welcome news for religious leaders - many of whom were desperate to move away from virtual services. It means Reverend Frank Ritchie's… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.130 people will likely lose their jobs at Mediaworks this week - as the company that owns TV station Three and multiple radio stations struggles finacially because of covid. Staff were called to a… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.Auckland iwi Ngati Whatua are urging Auckland Council to extend the deadline for submissions on a controversial Dome Valley Landfill proposal. The Auckland Council notified a resource consent… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.An antique cash register, a teddy bear tribute to the Prime Minister and a lounge chair once owned by Taika Waititi - these are three of the thousands of items listed on auction site TradeMe this… Read more Audio