First Up

Pregnant New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis has been making headlines this week after she was denied a spot in MIQ despite having to rely on the word of the Taliban for her safety. That's one of… Read more Audio

When you think collectible cars, names such as Mustang, Lamborghini and Ferarri are mentioned. But very rarely Subaru.. This week on TradeMe, an Imprezza, with a price tag that suggests it's anything… Read more Audio

The fallout continues for music streaming service Spotify after rock 'n' roll great Neil Young ordered it to remove his music from the platform, unless it stops streaming Joe Rogan's podcast. Fellow… Read more Audio

A month or so ago in Japan, Covid seemed to be all but under control. The Omicron variant has meant that's now pretty far from the case, as Nathan Rarere found out from our Tokyo correspondent Chris… Read more Audio

We head to Dunedin where we're joined by Heidi Hayward who's principal of Dunedin North Intermediate, which welcomes children back tomorrow. Audio

There were 103 new community cases of Covid reported in New Zealand yesterday - the second time in three days we've hit triple figures as the country braces for Omicron. It comes as schools around the… Read more Audio

Pregnant New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis is having to take the word of the Taliban that she will be safe in Afghanistan after being denied a spot in MIQ. Bellis says she and her photographer… Read more Audio

In Tonga, people are continuing to clean up the blanket of ash that's covering much of the nation after the eruption and tsunami a little over two weeks ago. Simana Kami is manager of the Oholei Beach… Read more Audio

It's a public holiday for the northern half of the North Island today - but it's never a day off for fresh produce, with Nathan Rarere is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio

Recreational anglers had a bit of a slow start to the summer this year, but those around Auckland's fishing spots might get a few more bites towards the back-end of the season. Keith Ingram from the… Read more Audio

Let's head Stateside, where the East Coast is covered in a thick layer of snow. From New York, Nathan Rarere is joined by our correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio