First Up

Birthday's should be a time for cake, games and celebration - but for children living in poverty that's not always the case. It's why a trio of teenagers from Wellington have launched a social… Read more Audio

There was definitely a chill in the air as our team got up this morning to come into the studios! Temperatures around the country plummeted overnight - joining me now to talk through this cold snap is… Read more Audio

What are fractionalised investments? Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier with the answer. Audio

In the US - who will go up against President Trump in the next elections? The first debate kicking off the race to win the Democratic leadership will begin next week. A record 23 Democrats of diverse… Read more Audio

As you know, we love to find out Who's Up at this time - and why they're awake bright and early. This morning we're joined by someone who's become just as well known for his twerking on Dancing With… Read more Audio

Life or death under Pharmac. For many New Zealanders that's the reality they're confronted with everyday. Yesterday we began part one of a week-long series hearing stories from people who are… Read more Video, Audio

What is a cartel and why is it illegal? Here's our business reporter, Kim Savage with the answer. Audio

ANZ Bank won't say whether its Chief executive David Hisco was forced to step down over a disagreement about his claim for personal expenses. The country's highest paid bank boss stepped down at the… Read more Audio

Our recent story on 14-year-old Stella Beswick who has SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) invoked such a huge response from our listeners and followers on social media who shared similar experiencies. So… Read more Video, Audio

Yesterday the Ministry of Civil Defence was on standby for a possible tsunami threat after a magnitude 7 earthquake hit the Kermadec Islands. The Kermadecs are a chain of volcanic islands around 900… Read more Audio

Stuart Lee asks -- Does the Big Mac Currency Index (and similar) have any validity, or is it just a marketing gimmick? Down at the burger bar looking for an answer is business editor Gyles Beckford. Audio

We do like to start the week on a healthy note - so it's time once again to talk with our fruit and vege expert Glenn Forsyth for tips on what's good on the markets. 5+ recommendations for June, vege… Read more Audio