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5:53 AM.We've beaten the Aussies, taking the title for the world's largest lamington. To celebrate World Lamington Day yesterday a chocolate lamington weighing nearly 2800 kilogram - equivalent to almost… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.The culture of parliament is once again under the spotlight following the resignation of National Party MP Andrew Falloon yesterday morning. Mr Falloon left parliament after it had emerged he sent… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.A high-tech environmental survey in Auckland has revealed the urban tree canopy is dwindling. The Tree Council survey used LiDAR - laser technology that can produce a three-dimensional image of… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.It's not just the casual skiers that have enjoyed the snow on our mountains in recent weeks, New Zealand's top winter sport athletes have returned to their elite training facilities. A big inflatable… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Every week we have a look unique New Zealand businesses. This week we've been talking to Michael Fox of Objets de Fox. Based in Christchurch city Michael makes jewellery, artwork and products from… Read more Audio

5:48 AM.Zoologists are calling for seasonal beach closures to protect our wildlife. This follows research from an Otago University study showing a closed Dunedin beach during breeding season was beneficial… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.The National Party MP, Andrew Falloon will not be seeking re-election in September, amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Last night it was revealed by a source that Mr Falloon had allegedly… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.Finger food, a hot cup of tea, and a good old fashioned conversation about the end of life. That's what you'll get if you take a trip to the death cafe - a project run by Sam Osborne at Osbornes… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.A floating freezer in Whangarei has gone viral. After a one in five hundred year flood over the weekend, video has emerged of a freezer travelling more than seven kilometres in raging floodwaters… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.The former Silver Ferns shooter Ellen Halpenny is now juggling her new career with her sporting love after returning to the ANZ Netball Premiership. Halpenny walked away from netball a year ago and… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.This week on TradeMe, someone is going to get a bargain - a previously listed collection of Charlie's Angels memorabillia has had a major price drop. It can be yours for a Buy Now price of only… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.For the latest in the UK Indira speaks with correspondent Henry Riley, about a promising covid-19 vaccine trial and changes to the extradition agreement with Hong Kong. Audio

5:38 AM.Peter Meihana grew up swimming in the swift currents of Marlborough's Wairau River. The lecturer in Maori history at Massey University says the large braided river is a central identity marker for… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth updates us on the good buys on the produce markets. Audio

5:34 AM.Nathan Rarere joins Alex Perrottet to discuss the past weekend's sports. Audio

5:09 AM.A Northland farmer is hopeful they'll be able to bounce back quickly after the weekend's massive dumping of rain. Paddocks in low-lying areas were inundated with water after rivers and streams burst… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.With National's Nikki Kaye stepping down, Green party's Chloe Swarbrick has become the most recognisable name standing for the hotly contested Auckland Central seat.  Audio

5:49 AM.Staggered school holidays would help Queenstown - which has been heaving this winter break. Destination Queenstown say the resort town's well equipped to cope with demand - but with no international… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.In need of a total re-design. That's what one brand strategist says the government needs to do to get people using the official covid tracer app. With a new verison set to roll out in the coming… Read more Audio