Ellie Jay
'Arohia te taiaho' notice nature - theme for Conservation Week
It's 'Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Turoa' or 'Conservation Week' And the Department of Conservation is encouraging us all to take a moment to 'Arohia te taiaho' - notice nature. Our producer Ellie Jay spoke to… Audio
Pipers Boutique thrilled to see Chris Hipkins with their mug
If you were watching the daily 1pm press conference yesterday, you might have noticed Covid 19 response minister Chris Hipkins sporting a new accessory.. As he took a sip of water, he looked chuffed… Audio
Unusual inhabitants well looked after at Te Papa in lockdown
First Up producer Ellie Jay swears that Night at the Museum is a cinematic masterpiece, but what was happening inside 'our' museums at night when they were shut due to Covid? Courtney Johnston is Tumu… Audio
Masks under Delta Level 2: Siouxsie Wiles on dos, don'ts
Life under "Delta Alert Level 2" won't be quite the same as the Level 2 we've known previously, with face coverings required at most public venues. Indoor hospitality venues will have a limit of 50… Audio
No stranger to isolation, Richard Walle on Little Barrier
Now we're hearing from a man who is no stranger to a bit of isolation. Richard Walle is a ranger on Hauturu-o-Toi, Little Barrier Island, where he's been stationed for ten years. His biggest concerns… Audio
VIDEO: Tips and tricks for improving, strengthening posture
With the gym and team sports off the cards at the moment ... due to some kind of pandemic, or something ... many people aren't being as active as they usually are. And needless say, not all of our… Video, Audio
What can be sent via NZ Post under lockdown levels
Why is a blue jacket listed as an "essential item" for delivery during Alert Level 4 but a red jacket not? It's one of the anomolies we found when trying to find out what can and can't be delivered… Audio
Alert level 4 auctions - what are we buying on TradeMe?
Has being in lockdown meant you're online shopping habits have changed? Maybe it has been a good time to clear out the wardrobe and start listing your own bits to sell. But what is everyone else… Audio
Humanitarian agencies caught short leaving Afghanistan
Mike Seawright is a former diplomat and founder of humanitarian organisation Relief Aid. He's been in touch with his numerous contacts in Afghanistan, where he spent two years from 2010. Audio
Reti: govt should do more to help Afghan who served with NZDF
The National Party's deputy leader Shane Reti says New Zealand needs to do more for Afghans who served along side New Zealand forces during the 20-year conflict in Afghanistan. Thousands of people… Audio
Whanganui school students receiving Pfizer vaccines
The vaccination of Whanganui's school students appears to be being hampered by misinformation and anti-vaccine protesters who've been picketing the city's schools. This term, pupils over the age of 16… Audio
Concern as community cases drop in Fiji
To Fiji where official covid-19 figures have fallen but there are concerns that's due to people simply not being tested. Ellei Jay spoke with our correspondent Lice Movono. Audio
7.2 earthquake hits politically damaged Haiti, kills over 700
We cross to Haiti now where a powerful earthquake has killed at least 700 people and injured hundreds more. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, toppling and… Audio
NZ Made: Elena Milne - knitting
It's that time of the week when we turn our attention to small New Zealand businesses doing interesting things and this week we'll hear from Elena Milne. Elena knits beautiful scarfs, hats and baby… Audio
NZ Made: Flour and Dough's Mare Van der Berg
It's the time of the week where we take a look round New Zealand's small businesses, this week we're talking to Mare Van der Berg. Her business 'Flour and Dough' make all kinds of baking Pre-mixes for… Audio
Raw Comedy Quest searches out new stand up talent
After six heats in Wellington the first semi-final of The Raw Comedy Fest will take place tonight at Wellington's San Fran. The competition is country-wide and will see new comedians go head-to-head… Audio
NZ Made: Colour Craft's Trina Hayes
It's the time of the week where we delve into the small businesses of Aotearoa and this week we're talking to Trina Hayes of 'Colour craft'. She says her business came out of a project she did with… Audio
Sydneysiders will be fined if caught flouting lockdown rules
We begin again this morning in Australia where the chances of the trans-tasman bubble re-opening in seven or so weeks looks highly unlikely after New South Wales recorded 170 new infections yesterday… Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Sarah O'Leary
In the wonderful world of Trade Me this week, something for the James Bond's amongst us - and a special signed Jersey being auctioned off for charity, But first, Trade Me's Sarah O'Leary told our… Audio
NZ Made: Helen Nuttall of Helen Elizabeth Jewellery
It's that time of the week where we have a look at one of New Zealand's small businesses. Trained jeweller Helen Nuttall showcases organic textures in her business is called Helen Elizabeth Jewellery… Audio