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5:11 AM.Let's head to Washington now where the impeachment trial of US President Donald trump is set to begin in just under two hours from now. President Trump is charged with abuse of power related to his… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.The New Zealand Maori Council is calling on the Catholic church to apologise for its role in the confiscation of Maori land and colonisation. The Council's Executive Director Matthew Tukaki says the… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Some teenage runaway Takahe have added to the busy summer workload of rangers at Tawharanui Regional park. The open sanctuary, is home to nine Takahe, Kiwi, Pateke, Kakariki, Saddlebacks and Robins… Read more Video, Audio

5:37 AM.Donations have been pouring in to help those affected by the bush fires in Australia, with estimates almost half a billion dollars has been raised so far. Celebrities like Sir Elton John, Ellen… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.On Trade Me - there are many sellers who are doing their bit to help with the Aussie bush-fire relief. The auction site is enouraging sellers to donate proceeds from their auctions to help by adding… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.To the UK now, where the media and public are reacting to Prince Harry's speech yesterday. The Duke of Sussex spoke about the reasons he and his wife Meghan Markle are stepping back as members of the… Read more Audio

5:51 AM.Volunteers wanting to help wildlife affected by the devastating Australian bushfires are descending on the country - but according to one New Zealander who's helping, up until recently there's been… Read more Audio

5:48 AM.Are you, like us, back to work today? Maybe the Christmas break has meant time to think about changing jobs. Well, you're not alone. Janet Faulding's the General Manager of the online job searching… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.A disability rights' advocate has described new changes to funded family care as "lipstick on a pig". The Associate Minister for Health Jenny Salesa yesterday announced it was dropping the minimum age… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Joining me now for his first fruit and vege report for the year is Glenn Forsyth.. Happy New Year Glenn! Audio

5:10 AM.Around 150 people gathered in central Auckland yesterday to express their opposition to the Indian government's controversial Citizenship Amendment Act. The Act aims to deny citizenship to Muslim… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.Next Tuesday marks three years since Tevita Lokotui lost his leg in a fatal bus crash that claimed the lives of three people and injured dozens of others. The 21-year old was one of 53 members of a… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.Auckland's Civic theatre's seen war, depression, recession and a multi-million dollar restoration - all while hosting some of the world's biggest stars. And today it's celebrating being ninety years… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Joining me now for his last fruit and vege market report for the year is the very generous Glenn Forsyth. We'd like to thank Glenn for bringing us a car load of produce this week - and this is really… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.To Washington DC now, where President Donald Trump has become the third US President in history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. The next step will be a trial in the Republican… Read more Audio

5:53 AM.President Donald Trump is on the verge of being only the third President in US history to be impeached. His imminent impeachment follows months of investigations and hearings about his conduct around… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.Each week we're speaking to the people leading our cities, districts and towns. This week we're heading to Otorohanga - where Max Baxter's in his third term as Mayor. Audio

5:34 AM.Fresh vegetables can be expensive at Christmas time, but needy Auckland families will be able to get some for free this year courtesy of New Zealand's toughest prison. Several boxes of veges, destined… Read more Video, Audio

5:23 AM.For the dog lovers, walkers and owners among us, nothing beats playing fetch with your pooch. But finding the perfect stick can prove challenging - except if you live in Kaiapoi, where one local man… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.When a state of emergency's declared, you might be asked to leave your house almost immediately. The declaration gives authorities the power to enforce an evacuation order, whether or not a… Read more Audio

5:09 AM.A new Department of Conservation report is highlighting how vulnerable Aotearoa's wetlands are to climate change. The report is one of the first of its kind for DOC and uses existing information from… Read more Audio