First Up

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

With the latest from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth looking at asparagus in season now - try purple ones for a change and apples. Audio

Many workers from industries decimated by Covid-19 have changed their career paths entirely, with some finding jobs in areas that would have seemed inconceivable at the start of the year. Due to a… Read more Audio

To the United States now where there is only five days to go until the Presidential election. Joining us is our correspondent Simon Marks. Audio

Northland police are temporarily carrying firearms after a series of violent incidents, including two gunmen shooting at an officer. The men emerged from a grey car on a stretch of State Highway 11 at… Read more Audio