First Up for Wednesday 2 October 2019

5:54 AM.World Rugby hope Ardie Savea wearing goggles during tonight's game will inspire children with vision impairment to take up the sport. Savea has reduced eyesight in his left eye, so has decided to play… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.The first ever international competition for Taekwon-Do athletes with special needs will be held in Hawke's Bay this weekend. Competitors from 10 countries will take part in the Napier event on… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.Interest rates are at historically low levels, making borrowing cheaper, so why aren't businesses keen to make the most of it and invest? Business reporter Kim Savage with the answer. Audio

5:24 AM.Many SuperGold cardholders say they're tech-savvy enough to use a new smartphone app and an upgraded website. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin have announced… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.The Barrett brothers will be making history tonight when the All Blacks face Canada in their second Rugby World Cup pool game tonight. Beauden, Scott and Jordie will be the first trio of siblings to… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.To Hong Kong now, where violent street battles are rocking the city in one of the most bloody days of demonstrations yet. Police fired live ammunition for the first time directly at a protester… Read more Audio