First Up for Wednesday 30 September 2020

5:55 AM.A new first of its kind drag musical for kids is opening tonight at Wellington's Circa Theatre. 'The Glitter Garden' is the fabulous creation of George Fowler also known as Hugo Grrrl and Lori Leigh… Read more Audio

5:53 AM.Heavy snowfall and wintry conditions grounded flights and caused widespread road closures yesterday and we haven't seen the last of the icy conditions just yet. Joining Indira to discuss what's in… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.A West Coast artist is sending lost loved ones off in style with his colourful custom-made coffins. Mark Haldane, who's been an artist for over a decade, decided to turn his talents to decorating… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.Dozens of buildings around New Zealand will tonight turn red to bring awareness to the plight of the events industry. 'We Make Events' is a global call to action to show how Covid-19 has devastated… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.The Labour Party unveiled its billion dollar plan for the health sector yesterday, which includes 176-million dollars allocated to improve access to dental care. The party plans to invest in up to 20… Read more Audio

5:30 AM.Australian scientists have created a simple nasal spray which they believe could be remarkably effective in treating Covid-19. The product, called INNA-051, is being developed by Australian biotech… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.To the United Kingdom now where it's just been revealed that a record number of covid-19 cases have been reported in the past 24 hours. This comes as the world hits the grim total of one million… Read more Audio