First Up

A Maori academic who has worked for decades in the prison system says reconnecting Maori inmates to their culture is key to their rehabilitation. The Government's new strategy to slash prison numbers… Read more Audio

A kiwi sheep named Steve has picked up an international following after a video of him eating whole oranges off a tree went viral. Three-year-old Steve the Sheep lives with his adopted family in Te… Read more Audio

An extra 54 million dollars on fresh initiatives to tackle homelessness is being welcomed - but those working with the homeless say the lack of housing remains the biggest barrier to solving the… Read more Audio

Let's go to business now where every morning we answer one of your questions. Why is the manufacturing sector so downbeat? Our business reporter, Kim Savage with the answer. Audio

Joining us from MG Marketing is Ian Reisima standing in for our regular fruit and vege guru Glenn Forsyth. Today Ian talks nutrition and the logistics of getting produce to market in the middle of… Read more Audio

It's often said that life is full of challenges and Brook van Reenen has given himself a fantastic one. At the end of this month, the Wanaka-based runner is embarking on a run that will see him travel… Read more Audio

There were tears. There was laughter. And there was reflection. About one-hundred people gathered at the National War Memorial in Wellington for the Vietnam Veterans Day service yesterday. More than… Read more Audio

A very special car auction is being held this weekend in Auckland. Among the cars up for sale at Webbs Auctions are Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, and a very rare Citroen. First Up Producer Jeremy Parkinson… Read more Video, Audio

A test case, set down to determine who is liable for botched EQC repairs, has been abandoned at the 11th hour. On August 26, the Christchurch High Court was due to hear about the Giblings, a… Read more Audio

With us now is Ian Reisima from MG Marketing for a look at the fruit and vege market ahead of the weekend. Audio

Financial markets have got into a pickle about an inverted yield curve .. but what is it and should I be worried? Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier, with the answer. Audio

The Black Ferns have completed their final intense rugby training for the week in preparation for the second Laurie O'Reilly Memorial cup match against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday. New Zealand… Read more Audio