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First Up for Monday 13 May 2019

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 10 May 2019
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 14 May 2019
  • Mosgiel family strikes Royal names jackpot

    life and society Otago

    5:56 AM.When little Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born last week, a family in Mosgiel were excited about the name for a very unique reason. It meant Jo and Jack Stafford's youngest child, four year… Read more Audio

  • NZEI President Lynda Stuart on why teachers are striking again

    education
    Families and children were out in force on Queen Street to support teachers on strike.

    5:50 AM.It's being called a 'mega-strike' and is expected to be the largest ever teachers strike in New Zealand. On the 29th of May primary and secondary school teachers up and down the country will leave… Read more Audio

  • UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in NZ

    Pacific climate

    5:40 AM.Later today Indira Stewart will be sitting down with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who's spending two days in New Zealand during his tour of the Pacific region. First Up spoke with… Read more Audio

  • Biz Bytes - Why do avocados cost so much?

    business
    US faces avocado shortage is Trump closes Mexico border

    5:35 AM.First Up answers your business questions. Today - Why do avocados cost so much? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    food

    5:26 AM.Fruit and Vege man Glenn Forsyth with news from the produce markets - with his recipe for 4, 2 1 vege soup. Audio

  • Where Does Your Food Come From? Celery

    food rural
    Celery grower Dave Clark at his nursery in Pukekohe.

    5:20 AM.Celery juice is the latest health trend taking over social media - users are claiming its benefits include healing eczema, psoriasis, acne and more. Is it a miracle drink or is it hype? And have you… Read more Video, Audio

  • Monster Ivy houseplant takes over UK office

    life and society
    Ivy growing at PSL Packaging in the UK

    5:12 AM.Twelve years ago UK businessman Des Brennan bought a small potted ivy cutting into his office to brighten up the work space. It's since taken on a life of it's own - trailing up the walls and along… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 10 May 2019
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 14 May 2019
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