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5:52 AM.To Gaza now, and the World Health Organization is warning that the humanitarian situation there is the worst that many experienced aid workers have ever seen. This comes after aid agencies… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.After months of conflict in Gaza, UN figures show close to 2 million people have been displaced across the region, and are facing starvation as Israel continues its attack. Some manage to leave, but… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.With us from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:12 AM.For more on the Russian elections and other news out of Europe, our correspondent in Sweden is Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio

5:06 AM.Mitch McCann is Newshub's North America correspondent - and he's joins us from New York. Audio

5:51 AM.Today marks five years since the mosque attacks killed 51 and seriously injured 40 others. This afternoon's congregation or Jummah is one of the most important acts of worship for Muslims. It was… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.It's been a rollicking start to the new Super Rugby Pacific Season, with upsets all over the show. The biggest shock so far is no doubt the Crusaders, 14 time champions, winless from their first three… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.If the snow season doesnt hit this year we might have found the solution, Downhill Skateboarding! Christchurch's Elissah Mah represented New Zealand at last month's World Downhill Skateboarding… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.As home loan rates drop, people might be tempted to shop around for a better deal. Or perhaps they have come into some money and want to pay off their fixed-rate loan early. But potential interest… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Time now to get the latest from the world of fresh produce with the Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Fresh Figs Audio

5:16 AM.Time now to get the latest from the Pacific with our correspondent Kalafi Moala in Tonga. Audio

5:05 AM.Time now to get the latest from our US correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio

5:50 AM.Time now for our weekly catch up with His Majesty's Loyal 0pposition - and Labour MP Jan Tinetti joins us again this week. Audio

5:46 AM.The government's agreed to give Ruapehu Alpine Lifts one last bailout. The Whakapapa ski field operator will get another seven million dollars so the 2024 season can go ahead. But they've got to find… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.It's that time of the month where we drop back into the SPCA Centre in Mangere for our regular feature. The Centre currently has 516 animals under its care, 374 of which are cats, including 154 in… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Nathan Rarere talks with Taranaki regional reporter Robin Martin. Audio

5:17 AM.To south Asia now, joining Nathan Rarere from Islamabad is Anas Mallick Audio

5:12 AM.We head now to Europe - Anita Purcell-Sjölund is on the job from Sweden. Audio

5:52 AM.Friday marks five years since the mosque attacks in Christchurch, and we're sharing survivors' stories of healing from the terror that shook their lives. One of those survivors is Yasir Amin. His… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.If you would love to live on a remote Island with a salary of more than 300 thousand NZ dollars the Outer Hebrides Islands, off Scotland's west coast, are looking for doctors. There are about four and… Read more Audio

5:26 AM.This week on TradeMe - one of Waiheke Island's biggest vineyards is for sale as well as a piece of rugby memorabillia very few people will have in their collection. But first, TradeMe's Tiana Barns… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.To the Middle East now - in Doha is Alex Baird. Audio

5:12 AM.To Mexico now - joining us from beyond the southern border is Bevan Hurley. Audio

5:05 AM.Let's kick your mid-week off in Australia - Pam Corkery is on the line Audio