First Up

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

A teenager who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the Soundsplash festival says with all the physical contact revellers had at the 3-day festival, it seems inevitable that the virus spread… Read more Audio

Under the Red Alert level setting many events have had to be postponed, cancelled or changed to accomodate new rules and restrictions, One of those is the world famous Coast to Coast. It's happening… Read more Audio

The best young chefs from around the world are set to compete at the annual Young Chef Olympiad - which this year is being held on-line. Aotearoa is being represented by Sian Davies who is about to… Read more Audio

It's semi-finals day in the men's draw at the Australian Open, after the woman's semis yesterday. Nathan Rarere was joined by tennis commentator Dave Worsley. Audio

It's the end of January already, and time to talk with our Minister of Fruit and Veggie, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

To Africa now where the ousted President of Burkina Faso is being held under house arrest by the military, after the military coup which has been condemned by the international community. Nathan… Read more Audio

We begin this morning in the United States, where eyes are on Russia as tensions over Ukraine continue to heat up.. Nathan Rarere found out more from our correspondent in Washington, Simon Marks. Audio