First Up

Ellie Jay spoke with our Australian correspondent Pam Corkery - politics and religion, politics and ANZAC Day and politics and defamation. Audio

Ellie Jay asked the National Party's deputy leader Shane Reti whether he thought the criticism of the Government over its relationship with our Five Eyes partners is justified. Audio

A leading defence analyst says the backlash the government is facing over its reluctance to extend the Five Eyes alliance beyond security matters is entirely misguided and seems rooted in misogyny… Read more Audio

With less than 100 days to go until the Tokyo Olympics we are speaking with as many Olympic athletes as possible to hear how they're preparing. Canoe sprinters Max Brown and Kurtis Imrie are set to… Read more Audio

This week's feature auctions on Trade Me include an incredible collection of Chinese porcelain - 41 pieces of the finest Nanking China with a fine price to match - and a multi-million dollar property… Read more Audio

To the UK where Ellie Jay spoke with our correspondent Henry Riley about British/Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe who has been sentenced to another year in an Iranian prison. Audio

Wellington's bus drivers have gone on strike this morning as their stoush with NZ Bus heats up. The drivers have been told by their employer that they'll be locked out indefinitely due to the… Read more Audio

The annual muster of the central North Island's wild Kaimanawa horses is due to take place this weekend, with more horses than usual having to be rounded up due to last year's muster being cancelled… Read more Audio

Donkeys, rescued battery hens and a cow that's sure to steal your heart. This animal sanctuary has it all. Founded in 2002, the Matakana Animal Sanctuary provides a safe haven for abused and neglected… Read more Audio

Now we're having a look at what's fresh this weekend, Joining Ellie Jay from the markets this morning is our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth. Audio