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5:40 AM.The old printing presses from the former Nelson Evening Mail, and others even older, have whirred back into life. The Armarie Room, which operates from Nelson's heritage park, Founders, is using the… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Let's go to business now where every morning we answer one of your questions. The Commerce Commission's investigation into the fuel sector has found it isn't as competitive as it could be ... so does… Read more Audio

5:14 AM.The days of stray cats roaming free and causing havoc in Hamilton are numbered with the launch of a 100-thousand dollar fund to desex and rehome them. Organisations that can show proof of a cat… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.A justice reformer is horrified to find prisoners at Northland's Ngawha prison are being treated like zoo animals. The Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, says in a surprise inspection of the prison in… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.In our increasingly busy lives some dog owners struggle to provide the constant companionship that dogs desire. And for many dog lovers, owning a dog is an unattainable dream. The Dog Share Collective… Read more Video, Audio

5:48 AM.Where is Southern Response CEO Anthony Honeybone? It's a question being asked by Christchurch's legal fraternity after a precedent-setting High Court judgment released on Friday revealed the… Read more Audio

5:40 AM.There are hopes a white-capped albatross found being tossed around in the surf of a Timaru beach will make a full recovery. Last week we spoke to Zena Guthrie who initially took in the Mollymawk… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Let's go to business now where every morning we answer one of your questions. The competition watchdog will today give its impressions of whether there's enough competition in the fuel industry… Read more Audio

5:26 AM.A former Minister for Whanau Ora told a hui planning an independent inquiry into Oranga Tamariki's practices around taking Maori children from their families, it's just one aspect of state… Read more Audio

5:20 AM.A Maori academic who has worked for decades in the prison system says reconnecting Maori inmates to their culture is key to their rehabilitation. The Government's new strategy to slash prison numbers… Read more Audio

5:55 AM.A kiwi sheep named Steve has picked up an international following after a video of him eating whole oranges off a tree went viral. Three-year-old Steve the Sheep lives with his adopted family in Te… Read more Audio

5:50 AM.An extra 54 million dollars on fresh initiatives to tackle homelessness is being welcomed - but those working with the homeless say the lack of housing remains the biggest barrier to solving the… Read more Audio

5:40 AM.Let's go to business now where every morning we answer one of your questions. Why is the manufacturing sector so downbeat? Our business reporter, Kim Savage with the answer. Audio

5:27 AM.Joining us from MG Marketing is Ian Reisima standing in for our regular fruit and vege guru Glenn Forsyth. Today Ian talks nutrition and the logistics of getting produce to market in the middle of… Read more Audio

5:20 AM.It's often said that life is full of challenges and Brook van Reenen has given himself a fantastic one. At the end of this month, the Wanaka-based runner is embarking on a run that will see him travel… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.There were tears. There was laughter. And there was reflection. About one-hundred people gathered at the National War Memorial in Wellington for the Vietnam Veterans Day service yesterday. More than… Read more Audio

5:54 AM.A very special car auction is being held this weekend in Auckland. Among the cars up for sale at Webbs Auctions are Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, and a very rare Citroen. First Up Producer Jeremy Parkinson… Read more Video, Audio

5:48 AM.A test case, set down to determine who is liable for botched EQC repairs, has been abandoned at the 11th hour. On August 26, the Christchurch High Court was due to hear about the Giblings, a… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.With us now is Ian Reisima from MG Marketing for a look at the fruit and vege market ahead of the weekend. Audio

5:35 AM.Financial markets have got into a pickle about an inverted yield curve .. but what is it and should I be worried? Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier, with the answer. Audio

5:24 AM.The Black Ferns have completed their final intense rugby training for the week in preparation for the second Laurie O'Reilly Memorial cup match against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday. New Zealand… Read more Audio

5:54 AM.The Department of Corrections has apologised to victims of the attacks for allowing the accused man to send a letter to a supporter overseas that was then posted online. The alleged gunman wrote the… Read more Audio

5:48 AM.Food producers are hopeful the government's proposal to protect highly productive soil from being turned into housing developments means they'll be able to continue growing fresh produce here in New… Read more Video, Audio

5:37 AM.All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made several changes to his side to meet Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup game at Eden Park. It's a must-win game this Saturday night if the All Blacks are to… Read more Audio