First Up

In the USA many people have lost jobs over the past year - especially since the rise of covid-19. However, one young man is tipped to turn down a chance to make millions of dollars. US Broadcaster Dan… Read more Audio

Camper vans are all the rage - especially heading into our first covid-19 Summer season, and hiring one for a few days or weeks has never been cheaper. But owning your own would have to be next level… Read more Audio

In 2016, after 26 years in her adopted country of the United States, New Zealander Nikki Fallon voted in an American Presidential election for the first time. And this past weekend, Nikki's US-born… Read more Audio

To politics now where the Green Party has reached a cooperation agreement with Labour that gives both Greens leaders Ministerial portfolios outside of Cabinet. It means that the Greens will have to… Read more Audio

As fireworks go on sale today ahead of Guy Fawkes, Auckland Zoo is calling for them to be banned and is urging the Government to take action. The Zoo says fireworks cause distress, injury and even the… Read more Audio

A new 13-million dollar project that it's hoped will provide a four dimensional picture of earthquakes could well save lives on these shaky isles. The GNS Science-led project takes cutting edge… Read more Audio

Joining Nathan in the studio FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER is our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth talking about in season capsicums, asparagus and broccoli. Audio

Let's cross to the UK now where England is about to head into its second national lockdown. Nathan Rarere speaks with our correspondent Henry Riley - he tells us people are unhappy. Audio

A half marathon is an achievement in itself but what about completing it in a managed isolation hotel room? Professional mountain bikers Charles Murray, Edward Masters, Brook Macdonald and Anton… Read more Video, Audio

We could find out the results of the two referenda later today when the Electoral Commission releases provisional results from the vote earlier this month. The commission will release the results from… Read more Audio

The killing of the Bain family in Dunedin in June of 1994 holds a particular fascination for New Zealanders. Five members of the family were found dead by the oldest son David on the morning of June… Read more Audio

The Wellington squash player Evan Williams doesn't think the lack of a national senior title will define him as a player. Williams has spent the last 16 years trying to win the senior title, and this… Read more Audio