First Up for Wednesday 19 August 2020

5:50 AM.A Coalition of agencies advocating for the safety of women and children is calling on the government to urgently introduce Stalker legislation, saying this year's lockdowns have heightened their… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.Foodstuffs is working with governement to try and find ways to serve customers who live just outside the Auckland border and usually shop within the level 3 zone. The company behind New World… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.A Mangawhai resident says there's no doubt some Aucklanders are flouting Level 3 lockdown rules by leaving the city to stay in their holiday bach. Bruce Rogan has lived in the Northland township for… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.Descendants of the original land owners at Kapiti Airport and the local mayor are calling on the government to return it to mana whenua. The site was taken under the Public Works Act in 1939 to build… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.It's Wednesday which means we're introducing you to another unique kiwi business owner. Laura Shallcrass is an illustrator and graphic designer based just outside of Queenstown. She can add published… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.The 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off yesterday afternoon. The event, which takes place each election year, provides a platform to promote and then formally nominate, the party's choice… Read more Audio