First Up for Wednesday 18 November 2020

5:53 AM.The annual Women of Influence Awards were held in Auckland last night. The awards celebrate the stories of women who are making a difference to the lives of New Zealanders, and focus on the work Kiwi… Read more Audio

5:48 AM.Demand for second hand goods has skyrocketed, as 73 percent of Kiwis have bought something second hand in the last six months. Trade Me surveyed Kiwis on their motivations in buying, selling and… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.They say you eat with your eyes and one Kiwi in managed isolation has been doing just that. Barista Sam Low has been transforming the meals delivered to him in managed isolation. Ella Stewart spoke to… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.The summer of cricket is just about upon us with a T20 series against the West Indies starting later this month. Both the 20/20 team and the Test side were named yesterday. Joining Nathan Rarere for… Read more Audio

5:30 AM.One of New Zealand's largest flower markets has gone on-line. United Flower Growers has launched their virtual flower auctions in a bid to revive the local flower industry in the wake of the two… Read more Audio

5:09 AM.To the US now where, President-Elect Joe Biden says the longer President Trump waits to concede the election and begin the transfer of power - the more people will die of covid-19. The Biden team is… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Some businesses in central Napier are still struggling to pick themselves up after last week's devastating floods. One business, Lift, on Emerson St, believes it was one of the worst affected. Lift is… Read more Audio