First Up

The government was in crisis talks with workers' unions yesterday over its public sector so-called pay freeze, which has been met with fierce opposition. The public sector unions have warned of… Read more Audio

A couple of months ago we visited James, a 5 year old who has an unusual obsession ... with a vacuum cleaner called Henry. If you're unfamiliar, Henry is a bright red vacuum cleaner with a smiling… Read more Video, Audio

We head to the United States where the Republican party is attempting to oust one of the few critics of Donald Trump in the party. House Republicans could vote today on whether Representative Liz… Read more Audio

The government is to introduce firearms legislation preventing certain people from accessing, being around, or using firearms, in a bid to combat gun crime. It will allow authorities to impose a… Read more Audio

Each week we're talking to a unique New Zealand business and this week we've been chatting to Lesley Whyte. Lesley runs 'women in photography' working with absolute beginners and intermediate levels… Read more Audio

An Auckland-based charity says people suffering the effects of Covid-19 weeks if not months after recovering from the initial virus are in desperate need of support and funding. ME Auckland, which… Read more Audio

Let's head to Australia where Nathan Rarere is joined by our correspondent Pam Corkery. Audio

The National Party's deputy leader Shane Reti says we risk losing our doctors and nurses at the time we need them the most due to the public sector pay freeze revealed last week. Earlier this week… Read more Audio

The West Coast town of Reefton could soon claim the title of the safest place in the country from Covid-19. Due to its isolated location, West Coast District Health Board decided that it would make… Read more Audio

Thousands of beds in managed isolation will be made available over the coming months for skilled and critical workers. The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement yesterday saying about… Read more Audio

This week on TradeMe - two cars with around 100 years between them - a 2020 electric Honda and a 1920s racecar.. But first, a pretty cute fundraising effort for Queens Park School in Christchurch… Read more Audio

A disability advocate says they need the Covid-19 vaccine now so that they have a fighting chance. According the Covid-19 New Zealand website, if you have a disability or underlying health condition… Read more Audio