First Up

Queues at testing stations for Covid-19 are increasing following two new confirmed cases. Experts say anyone who has symptoms should be tested but the new cases may be causing more panic, and big… Read more Audio

The Maitai Valley, a few minutes east of central Nelson City, has been brought into focus by plans for a large-scale housing development. The proposed Mahitahi/Bayview development could see up to 700… Read more Audio

Heading across the Tasman with our commentator in Australia Pam Corkery Audio

The Government have suspended all compassionate exemptions for travellers following the announcement of two new covid-19 cases. It's after two women, one showing symptoms, were given compassionate… Read more Audio

Facebook is taking steps to to stop the spread of fake news and ensure there's no foreign interference in the 2020 New Zealand election on their platform. The social media giant will require anyone… Read more Audio

Celebrity chef and cookbook author Nadia Lim has raised more than 400-thousand dollars for Women's Refuge and Youthline with her new Comfort Kitchen cookbook created during lockdown. 100 per cent of… Read more Audio

As people look to buy local, each week, we're sharing the story of Kiwi businesses from the New Zealand Made Products facebook page This week we talked to Bonnie Fraser who, since 2009 has been doing… Read more Audio

Playcentre says a four-million-dollar government bail-out is a life-saver for the parent-led early childhood organisation. The Associate Education Minister, Tracey Martin, says the money includes… Read more Audio

It's been a few months since we last talked with our regular UK correspondent Alex Cadier - that's because he's been in lockdown in Canada. Audio

The calls for a Pacific Travel Bubble are growing louder - with former Prime Minister Helen Clark weighing in on the debate saying a Pacific travel bubble should be opened now to help the tourism… Read more Audio