First Up

We head to Northern Europe where we are joined by our correspondent in Sweden Anita Purcell Sjölund. Audio

An investigation has been launched into whether mysterious plastic beads that have appeared scattered across Tairua Beach could be from the wreck of the Rena, which sank almost 10 years ago. It… Read more Audio

Eyes will be looking skyward in Hamilton this morning where the National Fieldays are making a long-awaited return to Mystery Creek. There's a possibility of rain today but throngs of eager folk are… Read more Audio

To Fiji, where the number of community cases of Covid-19 is still rising and there's a growing suspicion that a number of recent deaths have been caused by the virus, but not officially counted… Read more Audio

Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are viewing China as a threat rather than a friend for the first time. At the same time, Kiwis are also feel closer to many Asian nations than before and are… Read more Audio

Sensory Haven For Kids products aim to provide comfort and security for children and adults who are challenged by sensory processing differences. From fidget tools to sensory swings, they have it all… Read more Audio

New research indicates that embarking on a doctoral degree in New Zealand doesn't necessarily mean students will suffer a nervous breakdown. Unlike in comparable countries where PHD students mental… Read more Audio

Joining Nathan Rarere from Brisbane's winter is our correspondent in Australia Pam Corkery. Audio

The deputy leader of the National Party, Shane Reti, says that artistic license doesn't justify the makers of a film about the March 15 terrorist attacks trampling people's feelings and experiences… Read more Audio

How many deputies does the boss of the Rotorua Lakes Council need? Well it appears one or even two isn't enough. Seven senior staff at the Council can all claim the title... To find out more, Nathan… Read more Audio

Love is like a trampoline for New Zealand's only representative at the Olympics in the trampoline - Dylan Schmidt. The 24 year old competed at the Rio Games where he placed 7th and he's definitely… Read more Audio

A co-founder of the Polynesian Panthers says the Government should allow overstayers to remain in New Zealand when it formally apologises for the dawn raids later this month. Prime Minister Jacinda… Read more Audio