Life And Society

Moko Tepania has been mayor of the Far North for just over a year, and in that time district's civil defence team has been activated 14 times - for ex-tropical cyclones and other weather events. Audio

Higher interest rates and living costs are forcing more property owners with mortgages over $500,000 into arrears, according to new data. Audio

A nomadic lifestyle isn't for everyone, but for those who love it, the road is paved with fun, adventure and freedom. Kathy Hall and her wife Sharon have been living in a house-bus for more than three… Audio

This morning on TradeMe - just in time for your bulging pockets from all those tax cuts, we have perhaps THE most expensive property featured to date. And a Ford Falcon which is sure to divide… Audio

Christmas is less than two weeks away.

And for those who are yet to get their presents sorted - its time to listen up.

Because reporter Krystal Gibbens has gone on a mission to find the gifts that… Audio

Here in Aotearoa we love a good telethon, and this Thursday there's a huge one!

The Big Feed Telethon kicks off at 6am and will be running 14 hours - live online - until 8pm Thursday.

It's run by… Audio

Lovers of word games might love our next story The word game Gubbins is the brainchild of some Aussies who came up with idea while under lockdown in Melbourne The game was rejected by many investors… Audio

Ever experienced that awkward Christmas work do where someone is on the wrong side of boozed, standing inappropriately close trash talking the boss who is behind them? Or your coworker dancing like… Video, Audio

In this introduction interview, Kim Hill talks with Emile Donovan about the collection and good interviewing. Audio

We like sports of all shapes and sizes here at First Up, and chances are you've played this next one. MINI GOLF! A go to date option for many, a school holiday staple, a bit of fun in the sun, but its… Audio

As the weather warms up and the days get longer, you might have noticed more people getting back on their bikes. A noticable trend during the pandemic was the the influx of electric bikes, or e -… Audio

Breaking down the background to the idea of 'wokeness' are Ira Munn and Andreea Calude, in this episode of Voices. 

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