First Up

Locals are heartbroken and angry after the theives stole sacred items from Otakeho in Taranaki. Tapu Sperm whale bones and teeth were stolen this month from a shed that belongs to the Ngati Haua hapu… Read more Audio

Glenn Forsyth is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies. Fruit of the Week: Plums Audio

From Ghana's capital of Accra is our Africa correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

Fan favourite Kalafi Moala is our correspondent in the Pacific and he's with us now from Tonga. Audio

It's off to the US to begin the last programme of the week with us from New York City is Bevan Hurley. Audio

Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni says Fa'anana Efeso Collins was one of Aotearoa's biggest advocates for Pasifika people. Efeso died yesterday, after collapsing during a fundraiser for Pacific… Read more Audio

Locals in Hastings will gather on Saturday to call on the central government to step up and prioritise childrens' health over Big Tobacco profits. A range of speakers will share their experiences and… Read more Audio

Nathan Rarere ctches up on space news with chief executive of Trillium Technologies, runs Frontier Development Lab - James Parr. Audio

Samantha Gee is based in the neighbourhood of Nelson - Nathan Rarere asked her about the deaths of more than a thousand seals in the region. Audio

The NZ Dance Company is bringing it's newest showcase to Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland over March and April. Featuring two works Imprint and Uku - Behind the Canvas, the company is currently… Read more Audio

To Europe now - our correspondent in Sweden is Anita Purcell-Sjölund Audio

Let's begin in the UK, joining Nathan Rarere from London is Ellie Jay. Audio