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5:27 AM.The British High Commissioner has been quick to dismiss questions about why her message of regret to Gisborne iwi is not an apology. In two ceremonies yesterday Laura Clarke told the people of Ngati… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Upper Hutt residents say a routine flushing of a local dam has left dozens of fish dead in the creek below. The Wellington Regional Council's flush of the lake at the top of the Birchville dam is… Read more Audio

5:13 AM.A clash tonight in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup between Georgia and Fiji will likely decide third place in the group providing Wales and Australia avoid any dramatic upsets. But anything can happen… Read more Audio

5:54 AM.World Rugby hope Ardie Savea wearing goggles during tonight's game will inspire children with vision impairment to take up the sport. Savea has reduced eyesight in his left eye, so has decided to play… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.The first ever international competition for Taekwon-Do athletes with special needs will be held in Hawke's Bay this weekend. Competitors from 10 countries will take part in the Napier event on… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.Interest rates are at historically low levels, making borrowing cheaper, so why aren't businesses keen to make the most of it and invest? Business reporter Kim Savage with the answer. Audio

5:24 AM.Many SuperGold cardholders say they're tech-savvy enough to use a new smartphone app and an upgraded website. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin have announced… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.The Barrett brothers will be making history tonight when the All Blacks face Canada in their second Rugby World Cup pool game tonight. Beauden, Scott and Jordie will be the first trio of siblings to… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.To Hong Kong now, where violent street battles are rocking the city in one of the most bloody days of demonstrations yet. Police fired live ammunition for the first time directly at a protester… Read more Audio

5:53 AM.Robbers have returned some of the items they stole from Nanogirl's office after a social media plea. Dr Michelle Dickinson shared footage of the break-in at her Ponsonby office over the weekend -… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Why do companies have to bid for content rights? Here's business reporter Madison Reidy with an answer. Audio

5:25 AM.For two Samoan cousins, the game of rugby has taken them from intense childhood backyard matches to playing professional rugby all around the world. Pele Cowley, Samoa's reserve halfback and… Read more Audio

5:21 AM.A Kiwi who went on a cruise in Canada has raised questions about how these huge ships get rid of their rubbish. Russell Wells is a Wellington based mechanical tradesman who used to work on diesel… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.To the UK now where, with a month before the Brexit deadline of October 31, the ruling Conservative Party is holding its annual conference in Manchester. I'm joined now by our UK correspondent Alex… Read more Audio

5:54 AM.Five years ago it was just an idea - but after 18 months of construction and 80 million dollars later - what's poised to be Christchurch's central emporium for food, drink and culture is about to open… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.Buttons, cups or flats - their strong flavour can divide a crowd and cause arguments at the dinner-table. But how much does the most avid-mushroom lover know about how their favourite fungus is grown… Read more Video, Audio

5:35 AM.How does New Zealand Post continue to make money as the volume of mail continues to decline? Our reporter Nona Pelletier has this report. Audio

5:26 AM.It's Monday so off the the markets we go with our fruit and veggie expert and Rugby League fan Glenn Forsyth.. Audio

5:12 AM.Two days after Japan's shock upset over the number-one ranked Ireland at the Rugby World Cup - fans in Japan are still reeling. On Saturday the Brave Blossoms beat Ireland 19-12 - blowing Pool A wide… Read more Audio

5:54 AM.The Tamaki Regeneration Company says it has relocated the family of at least one evicted Tamaki College student back in Glen Innes and others are welcome to return too. It comes after First Up first… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.It's time to look at this weekend's fruit and vege specials with our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:20 AM.More and more people are trying to find alternatives to flying due to the environmental cost of air travel. 16-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg refuses to fly and sailed from Britain to… Read more Audio