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First Up for Friday 17 May 2019
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Who's Up at 5am? Westmere Butchery
5:57 AM.One of the regular features of First Up will be hearing from people who are up and about like us in the early hours of the morning. Our producer Ellie Jay joined the team at the Westmere Butchery in… Read more Video, Audio
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Gig Guide - Nivara Lounge, Hamilton
5:57 AM.First Up's gig guide for the weekend - Nivara Lounge in Hamilton Audio
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Change or continuity - the choice for Australian voters
5:57 AM.Change or continuity - that's the choice Australian voters have been given as the election campaign comes to a close. Tomorrow, they head to the polls - with the result expected to be incredibly… Read more Audio
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Removing school carpets to lessen allergy triggers for children
5:46 AM.New research shows one in four classrooms have high enough levels of cat allergen to trigger respiratory symptoms in children with an allergy. As part of the He Kura Asthma Study, researchers vacuumed… Read more Audio
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Biz Bytes - investing in the sharemarket
5:35 AM.With interest rates so low and house prices so high, people wanting a good return for their money are wondering about the sharemarket. Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
5:25 AM.First Up's Friday fruit and vege chat with Glenn Forsyth - good buys around the country. Audio
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No means testing for victims of ChCh terror attack
5:15 AM.The victims of the Christchurch terror attack won't be means tested when applying for extra support for emotional distress. The government's announced a new package, which offers financial support to… Read more Audio