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5:12 AM.The principal of one Auckland college says he's disappointed that the government won't let his school manage the isolation and quarantine of students coming from overseas. At its peak, New Zealand was… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Indira speaks to our UK correspondent Henry Riley about self quarantining travellers caught up in Spain and the government forecasting a slower recovery than expected. Audio

5:52 AM.The Rotorua Stockcar club will no longer fly the Confederate Flag, after more than 1000 people signed a petition calling on them to stop using it. At the club's AGM yesterday members decided to design… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.One tidy Kiwi is making his way round New Zealand, picking up plastic pollution and saving marine life one polystyrene sheet at a time. Des Watson started his trip at the beginning of 2019… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.To the Monday fresh produce markets, Indira talks to our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth about kale, fresh turmeric and winter fruits. Audio

5:09 AM.If you found a little green caterpillar on your broccoli, what would you do? Well, when one British man ended up bringing seven little caterpillars home from the supermarket, he decided to raise them… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.The first person convicted of human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand will be sentenced in Napier today. Over nearly two decades, Joseph Matamata brought thirteen Samoans to Hastings to work in… Read more Audio

5:53 AM.A justice advocate says an assault on a teenager by a police officer was an abuse of power and culturally violent. The officer was charged after cutting the 14-year old boy's hair, following a fleeing… Read more Audio

5:50 AM.NetSafe is warning businesses to be on alert for what's known in the retail industry as "chargeback fraud". Customers are using third party online discount offers to order services paid for with… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.School principals are disappointed with law changes the government has made for the physical restraint of children. It gave teachers and principals just a day to respond to the plans, which will allow… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.A New Zealander living in the UK plans to take a trip to Spain then return on a tourist visa, so she doesn't overstay her current work visa. The British Government issued an extension to all visas… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.For a look at the fresh produce markets, Indira is joined by Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth who tells us about the good bargains for the weekend and the benefits of mushrooms for your gut… Read more Audio

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