First Up

The number of people contacting a New Zealand Rugby mental health website has almost tripled in the last couple of months. The Headfirst website allows people to take self-tests for anxiety or… Read more Audio

Sport broadcaster Nathan Rarere joins us now for a look ahead to the weekend's sport. Audio

Joining now for the long weekend produce news, is our Minister of Fresh fruit and veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

Two young takahe have been released into Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin. The birds - Waimaire and Bennett - were relocated from Burwood Takahe Breeding Centre near Te Anau yesterday and will be… Read more Audio

Hawke's Bay officials will today start splitting up a relief fund for farmers battling a once-in-a-lifetime drought. So far there's a million dollars in the kitty from local, regional and central… Read more Audio

There are accusations Islamophobia among New Zealand Indian's has never been more widespread. It comes after an Indian community leader resigned from Wellington's Justice of the Peace association… Read more Audio

A family of Asylum Seekers say they're struggling to survive in New Zealand and they're pleading with the government to give them the same support as other refugees. Their calls are backed by the… Read more Audio

An Auckland Thai restaurant's been giving away hundreds of meals to those in need this month. So far Kiin Thai Restaurant in Mount Eden has handed out 200 meals so far - and expects it will 300 by the… Read more Audio

Parties to a house sale are being urged to explore all alternative options if the buyer cannot complete a settlement due to Covid-19 financial hardship. Legally, the developer or vendor can keep the… Read more Audio

The Government has launched a new plan aimed at stopping the thousands of seabird deaths that happen from commercial fishing each year. More seabirds breed in New Zealand waters than anywhere else in… Read more Audio