First Up

Former All Blacks' captain and coach Sir Brian Lochore died over the weekend aged 78. He has praised throughout the country by sporting figures and the public as one of the very greatest figures in… Read more Audio

We ask Glenn Forsyth about cold winter weather affecting supplies of produce. Audio

Cancer care could overwhelm the entire health system, if the wrong plans are put in place. That's from the Cancer Society, who are welcoming the announcement the government will fund 12 new radiation… Read more Audio

To the US, where a tenacious 11-year-old reporter has become the star of the second round of Democratic debates. It all began when Jaden Jefferson secured an interview with democratic presidential… Read more Audio

A New Zealand woman is taking on the 'Mount Everest' of ultramarathons - running 3,100 miles - which is just shy of 5000 kilometres - in 52 days. It's the world's longest certified road race and it's… Read more Audio

Avocado theft is on the rise in the Bay of Plenty - earlier this week police alerted residents to be "vigilant" when buying avocados of "unknown origin". On the case is our resident Fruit and Vege… Read more Audio

A British farmer who shares snippets of life on his farm has gone viral. A video of what he calls 'morning rush hour' has been viewed more than 2 million times on Twitter Each morning Chris Franklin… Read more Video, Audio

A 23 year old is using her own experience with mental health to push for better education for young people in all New Zealand schools. Lucy McSweeney gave a heartfelt submission to the Health Select… Read more Audio

It's a new technology that's been described as the biggest thing since the internet, and advocates say it's now or never for New Zealand to get on-board. Blockchain was created for the controversial… Read more Audio

What happens at the annual meeting of a public company? Here with the answer is business reporter, Nona Pelletier. Audio

A vegetarian butcher reckons some farmers are threatened by the rise in alternative proteins. The Protein Tech conference in Auckland has been looking at the future of food production and consumption… Read more Audio

The best pies in the land have been decided - and a mince and cheese pie from Gold Star Patrick Pies in Tauranga has taken home the supreme title. Gold, Silver, Bronze and highly commended are awarded… Read more Audio