First Up's Ross McNaughton finds out what happens at a men's retreat and what's behind a rise in their popularity.

Auckland FC take on Sydney FC in the first ever A-League Grand Final to be played outside of Australia. First Up speaks to commentator and former All White Jacob Spoonley ahead of the game.

More mandarins and the magnificent lemon is crowned Fruit of the Week.

Correspondent Zach Monterallo has the latest from Washington, D.C.

The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network ,

From the new kids to grand finalists in two short years, Auckland FC's fairytale rise has sparked football fever across New Zealand

A wrap of the day's big stories

The author of Licence to Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films tells us the challenges of casting this iconic role.

Journalist Naomi Arnold says we should thank our lucky stars that the mongooses introduced into New Zealand in the 1880s never took off.

Journalist Greg Bruce's new piece highlights the mental and physical pressure parents are placing on their children when it comes to sport.