First Up

In New York City, Bevan Hurley is standing by for the big news out of the USA. Audio

Time now for our weekly check-in with the deputy leader of the Opposition, Carmel Sepuloni. Audio

The fire that broke out on the Port Hills in Christchurch yesterday has continued burning overnight. Residents near the area were urged to evacuate yesterday afternoon. An evacuation centre was set up… Read more Audio

Data from ESR shows that the country is still gripped in our fifth wave of coronavirus infections, and the dominant strain is called J N 1. This latest mutated variant of Omicron is now responsible… Read more Audio

Time now to get the latest from the mighty Waikato from RNZ reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod. She started by telling Nathan Rarere all about the Hamilton Arts Festival. Audio

Nathan Rarere is joined by Nita Blake-Persen, standing by in Germany. Audio

First out of the blocks this morning is our UK report, joining Nathan Rarere from London is correspondent Ellie Jay. Audio

If you haven't already been hit over the head with the ads... today is Valentines Day. Of course that often means flowers, and in particular... red roses, which can be a thorn in your wallet. Our… Read more Audio

We know some of you early risers like to get out on the Water and shred a few waves, well this is a story for you. The 12th Annual Aotearoa Surf Film Festival kicks off today, a 21 date venture… Read more Audio

This week on TradeMe, one of East Auckland's only castles is up for grabs as well as a US army truck straight out of M*A*S*H. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with TradeMe's Tiana Barns… Read more Audio

Our regular Wednesday correspondent in the Middle-East is on leave this week, so standing by in Pakistan is Muhammad Anas Mallick Audio