If you're a berry grower in New Zealand, some research into blackcurrants will have you feeling the future is very rosy. A study collaboration between Auckland and Otago universities has found that black currants have high levels of a key brain nutrient that can help stave off dementia and strokes, has opened up a whole new export market. A deal has been struck between a chinese company and an Auckland company, cGP Max. to export more than ten tonnes of an ingredient from black currants that sounds like it's something of a super food. Nadine Morris from cGP Max explains why New Zealand black currants are so special

A minimum wage increase of $1.20 an hour, 6 percent, bringing it to $21.20 per hour has been confirmed for 1 April by the Government. The Unions say they'd rather see it at 22-dollars-75 which is the Living wage, but businesses are calling the increase "a slap in the face". Leeann Watson, chief executive of Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce explains why businesses aren't happy.

The sprinklers came on in Parliament's grounds earlier to try and encourage the anti mandate protestors camped there for the night to leave under their own steam. Local resident Chris Roberts, who we spoke to last night, is back for an update on the action which he can see from his apartment in Moleworth Street

Vending machines usually have a selection of drinks, snacks and ... personal items What about art from a vending machine? In Christchurch, New Zealand's first ART vending machine has been installed at the Christchurch Art's Centre and for $6 you'll get an original artwork. Christchurch City Council arts adviser Zara Potts arranged for the machines to be brought out from Germany.

Karyn talks to local resident, Chris Roberts who has been watching the protest activity and endured the disruption.

Veteran protestor John Minto says the Freedom Convoy lacks a strategy and an objective and is therefore bound to fail. We're in our third night of protestors camping out on the lawn at Parliament and clogging up the surrounding streets with their vehicles. Police have put out a statement this evening saying they will continue to have a presence at Parliament into the night ...and as long as necessary to ensure public safety... Karyn talks to John Minto.

Civil Defence in Westport is closely watching the Buller River, after high tide hit at 7pm. Floodwaters have cut off the town today,prompting a state of emergency to be declared as homes were inundated. More than 60 residents have already been moved to higher ground. Westport residents evacuated last week were warned to prepare to evacuate yet again. Civil Defence Controller Sean Judd has the latest.

Where is the best place to keep eggs, tomatoes and bread? It depends on how quickly you get through them but generally, the answer is 'cupboard, cupboard, freezer' says nutritionist Claire Turnbull.

It's all very 'Armageddonish' - but a massive new warehouse is being built in Drury in Auckland to try and prepare for future pandemic related food shortages. Kris Webster, Sorted Logistics director, explains why it's needed.

The anti-vaccine protest outside Parliament seems to have united politicians. Not a single MP has come out to talk to the few hundred protesting the vaccine mandates. The Prime Minister has said they don't represent most New Zealanders. Others have said they should have been prevented from pitching their tents on the lawn of Parliament and barricading the street outside Parliament buildings with vehicles. One of those is Act leader David Seymour.