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First Up for Monday 13 May 2019
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Mosgiel family strikes Royal names jackpot
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
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NZEI President Lynda Stuart on why teachers are striking again
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
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in NZ
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
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Biz Bytes - Why do avocados cost so much?
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
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
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
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Where Does Your Food Come From? Celery
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
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Monster Ivy houseplant takes over UK office
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