First Up for Monday 12 October 2020

5:47 AM.The lockdowns were a tough and lonely time for many of us, in some cases stoking mental health or addiction issues. In increasing numbers people are heading to a little Auckland cafe over the weekend… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.The National Party came under fire this year for its lack of diversity after it reshuffled its caucus several times following two leadership changes. But one of its candidates Christopher Luxon, who… Read more Video, Audio

5:33 AM.One of the least known of the eight iwi of Te Tauihu - the Top of the South Island - is planning to formalise its role as kaitiaki of the Nelson Lakes region with its own marae concept there. Ngati… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Joining us now from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:18 AM.A veteran Waikato dairy farmer believes a Labour-Green government would not be good for farmers. Lloyd Downing helped organise a farmer protest in Morrinsville leading up to the last election in 2017… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Let's begin in the United States, where Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail over the weekend despite his recent bout of Covid-19. Joining us is our correspondent Sarah Walton. Audio