Stories by Mahvash Ikram

We speak to reisdents backing the bins, and those who say the system doesn't work.

Communities came together to help those affected by the Christchurch mosque tragedy. First Up spoke to some of those volunteers. Audio

"You're paying for the privilege of leaving your pet in a nice environment," a pet cemetery owner says.

Prams, guitars and false teeth are among the surprising items left behind by some of the 18.5 million travellers who pass through the Auckland Airport each year.

We ask New Zealanders, including Sir Ashley Bloomfield, about when they found out, and what's changed since. Audio

"These are free meals being paid by the tax payer, they are very good according to many of the people receiving them," Associate Education Minister David Seymour told Checkpoint. Audio

Wilson Parking says it's just supply and demand, but Consumer NZ says it is "extreme". Audio

A recent poll shows more than a third New Zealanders haven't made holiday plans. Audio

"Breakfast, lunch, dinner that was all I would have," Zeeshan says. Audio

省钱达人提醒人们不要只关注价格，应更多关注人们真正所需。专业人士认为，参加免费的社区活动同样十分有意义。

The festive season is fast approaching, but has the economic crunch lessened people's expectations? Audio

An Auckland charity is forking out thousands of dollars a year to dispose off rubbish dumped in front of its op shops. Audio

The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991. Audio

The average Kiwi household mortgage repayment has nearly doubled in the past 15 years. Audio

One teenager told First Up he was rejected for an entry-level role at a fast food chain because the employer received 600 applications. Audio

Nearly half of New Zealand office workers have witnessed someone leaving the work toilet with dirty hands, new research has revealed. Audio

Forks going missing in office kitchens seems to be a problem for many across the world, with chopsticks even going missing in Hong Kong. Audio

对于家长们来说，学校一放假，意味着花钱的地方更多了--各种课外活动、亲子活动都是不小的支出。然而，对于家庭来说，也有一些免费选择。

Parents RNZ spoke to were spending upwards of $100 to keep their children entertained during school holiday outings. Audio

Some familes say their children skipping two days of school can save $2000 on flights. Audio

Some consumers say they'd just prefer cheaper groceries. Audio

The people behind a scheme that helps young people learn to drive and get a licence are worried the government might cut its funding. Audio

Nearly two years after the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, repairs are still being made to Scenic Drive in the Waitākere Ranges. Audio

Ponsonby is one of Auckland's oldest neighbourhoods, and while its boutiques, cafes and restaurants have been struggling recently, there is still plenty of optimism

Taking break from full time work wasn't an option for a woman undergoing chemotherapy, while a young chef will take a sick day only for her children. Audio