Photogenic food is front of mind for many diners and chefs. First Up's Ke-Xin Li finds out if flavour is being sacrificed at the altar of presentation.

Commentator Jeff McTainsh joins First Up ahead of this weekend's qualifying finals.

A bottle from the 1800s, a man-shaped ironing board and a special casserole dish. Sam Millward from the Wairarapa Hospice tells First Up about the shop's latest treasures.

Pakistan-based correspondent Anas Mallick brings us the latest from the region.

The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The climate catastrophe once dismissed as science fiction.  Leading climate scientist, Johan Rockström, on the tipping points that would plunge Europe into an ice age while catapulting the southern hemisphere into an endless heatwave.

This isn't another budget special, promise! Plenty of other things to talk about.

The cars of the future are here, but an automotive expert is warning that giant touchscreens and confusing controls are putting drivers at risk

A wrap of the day's big stories

Environmentalist drag performer Pattie Gonia is being sued for trademark infringement by outdoor clothing company Patagonia.