First Up

Now, as you heard earlier in the programme, our little blue penguin or Korora, could put themselves at risk crossing Wellington's roads. The penguins have made worldwide headlines in the past few days… Read more Audio

Fresh from the heartbreak of the World Cup Cricket final is our sports reporter Ravinder Hunia who is now tasked with following our Silver Ferns as they have a go at bringing the Netball World Cup… Read more Audio

The ceremonial sod of turf has been turned on the much awaited, and much maligned, 105 million dollar Waimea Community Dam south of Nelson. Supporters argue it's needed to soften the blow of… Read more Audio

Yesterday Stats NZ released the latest inflation numbers ... but how do they calculate it? Here with the answer is business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio

Yesterday we found out that Baldwin Street in Dunedin has lost its title of the steepest street in the world. After months of deliberations, the Guinness World Records announced it has been knocked… Read more Audio

It seems the cheeky blue penguins that tried to make a home underneath a Wellington sushi store have accepted their fate - and found a new home. The pair were moved from underneath the building near… Read more Audio

If you're a parent - or you've been around newborn babies - broken sleep and early mornings is something that won't be new to you. Many of our listeners at this hour are gym-goers, shift workers, MPs… Read more Audio

Philanthropist and adventurer Jo Morgan is returning to conquer Mount Hicks near Mount Cook and will take with her the ashes of one of the mountain guides who was killed when he attempted the climb… Read more Audio

Why are we hearing of so many class action lawsuits lately? Here with the answer is business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio

Heart pounding, heavy breathing, sweaty palms - they're just a few of the physical signs of stress and nerves many of us felt while watching the Cricket World Cup final yesterday. So why does it feel… Read more Audio

Staying in the UK we have our correspondent Alex Cadier, who has been celebrating along with all the other England Cricket fans over yesterday's famous Cricket World Cup win. Audio

Last week we told you about a school holiday programme for girls, trans and non-binary young people that's hoping to help produce future rock stars. Over the course of six days, the 42 young people… Read more Video, Audio