First Up for Monday 2 November 2020

5:52 AM.To politics now where the Green Party has reached a cooperation agreement with Labour that gives both Greens leaders Ministerial portfolios outside of Cabinet. It means that the Greens will have to… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.As fireworks go on sale today ahead of Guy Fawkes, Auckland Zoo is calling for them to be banned and is urging the Government to take action. The Zoo says fireworks cause distress, injury and even the… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.A new 13-million dollar project that it's hoped will provide a four dimensional picture of earthquakes could well save lives on these shaky isles. The GNS Science-led project takes cutting edge… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Joining Nathan in the studio FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER is our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth talking about in season capsicums, asparagus and broccoli. Audio

5:09 AM.Let's cross to the UK now where England is about to head into its second national lockdown. Nathan Rarere speaks with our correspondent Henry Riley - he tells us people are unhappy. Audio