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It wouldn't be a summer festival without ducking off to the food trucks for a feed, and Te Matatini is no different. Although in Ngamotu this week you're more likely to see hangi, paua fritters and… Audio

We drank more beer last year but eased back on wine and spirit-based drinks. Those were the findings in Stats NZ data about alcohol consumption in 2024, with beer having bounced back from a lean year… Audio

When you're buying bananas at the supermarket - you'll see they come from places like Ecuador or the Philippines, and you could be forgiven for thinking we can't grow them in New Zealand. First Up's… Audio

Some good summer news for Aucklanders.... There's a new pool in town! First Up reporter Leonard Powell went for a dip. Audio

Leonard Powell checks out Auckland's new cooling off sport - the Karanga Plaza Pool is creating a buzz in Auckland's Viaduct. Audio

Lower Hutt's Popeyes chicken is proving to be so popular, it has had to bring in traffic management to stop long queues from its drive-through and carpark spilling onto the road. Ashleigh McCaull went… Audio

The list of last year's most popular names has been released, with "Noah" topping the boy's list for the second year in a row. Isla returned as the most popular name for girls, followed by Amelia and… Audio

With Christmas just around the corner, toy stores are at their busiest. With so many trends floating around on social media, it's interesting to see which toys are flying off the shelves this year… Audio

The latest poll by The Post and Freshwater Strategy shows National's popularity is slipping. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

What started as a seed of an idea is thriving at a Wellington library, with the branch now handing out seeds to anyone wanting to grow their own kai. Reporter Mary Argue went for a visit. Audio

Basketball is set to be the most popular secondary school sport in New Zealand by 2026, but a lack of court space is creating a bottleneck for further growth. First Up's Leonard Powell reports. Audio

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about a popular social media site being banned in Canada, but it apparently won't stop Canadians from using it, tensions rising betweeb… Audio

Former Black Cap Lou Vincent will end his cricket exile when he plays in a popular exhibition game next year. After serving a 10 year ban for his part in a match-fixing scandal Vincent has been named… Audio

Bolivia's president is facing accusations that he plotted a coup attempt against himself to boost his popularity. The attempt, which took place last week, lasted just three hours - during which time… Audio

A popular payment method used by some big organisations may be putting customers at financial risk. Consumer investigative writer Ruairí O'Shea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio