First Up for Friday 2 August 2019

5:53 AM.To the US, where a tenacious 11-year-old reporter has become the star of the second round of Democratic debates. It all began when Jaden Jefferson secured an interview with democratic presidential… Read more Audio

5:40 AM.A New Zealand woman is taking on the 'Mount Everest' of ultramarathons - running 3,100 miles - which is just shy of 5000 kilometres - in 52 days. It's the world's longest certified road race and it's… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Avocado theft is on the rise in the Bay of Plenty - earlier this week police alerted residents to be "vigilant" when buying avocados of "unknown origin". On the case is our resident Fruit and Vege… Read more Audio