First Up

Colonial era statues have been in the news over the past couple of weeks both here and around the world. But it's not just statues which are a not-so-pleasant reminder of our colonial past, the names… Read more Audio

Joining us now from the fruit and vegetable markets is our Minister of all things fresh, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

The last time we spoke to Catherine Walbridge Austria had just gone into lock-down and so much has happened since then. Europe is slowly opening up to the outside world again, but Austrians are being… Read more Audio

Should we be wearing masks on planes? Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says masks will be compulsory for every passenger on board flights from Australia. Head of the Department of Primary… Read more Audio

Celebrations kick off in Auckland tomorrow to celebrate Matariki, the start of the Maori New Year. The Maori New Year is known as a special time of year to be with family, friends, reflect on the past… Read more Audio

It's Friday and the big news in sport this weekend is the return of championship Netball, for all of the news from the netball court - and more from the Super Rugby competition, I'm joined by sports… Read more Audio

Joining us now from the fruit and vegetable markets is our Minister of all things fresh, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

A new charity is encouraging people who don't need their New Zealand Super to apply for it and donate it to child welfare charities. Spend My Super was launched a year ago and aims to capture the… Read more Audio

It's the time of the week where we talk to our local leaders around the country, This week it is the turn of Mayor Tania Gibson of the Grey District on the West Coast of the South Island. Audio

The Trade Minister has announced New Zealand will formally begin free trade negotiations with the UK, making NZ one of the first countries to negotiate with a post-Brexit Britain. Stephen Jacobi, the… Read more Audio

A potential treatment for covid-19 is a step closer to reality with a promising study involving hamsters showing a 97% reduction of coronavirus in lungs within 48 hours of treatment. Dr Jacob… Read more Audio

Not knowing when she'll see her partner again is something young netballer Elle Temu is working through as the ANZ Premiership returns. Temu's partner is the Warriors rugby league forward Isaiah… Read more Audio