First Up for Wednesday 10 March 2021

5:08 AM.Australia has always been just that little bit closer to cutting the Royal Family loose than we have here in New Zealand. The dusty former penal colony voted against becoming a republic in 1999, but… Read more Audio

5:14 AM.We're getting to know some of the innovative and creative small businesses New Zealand has to offer. This morning we'll hear from Stephanie Hamilton about her new home-grown business Dancing Ponies… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.Every month we take a dip in the ocean to learn about Kai moana with our expert Foodstuffs Seafood Operations Manager Brett Sellers and the Bluff oyster season has started! Audio

5:31 AM.The first race in the America's Cup is now just hours away. But there's no doubt the economic hopes for the event have been impacted by the covid-19 pandemic, with fewer syndicates, tourists and… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.Thats the economics of it all, but lets talk now about the racing itself Nathan Rarere discussed the Americas Cup between Italy's Luna Rossa and Team New Zealand from San Francisco with racing… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.The start of the University year usually means dressing up in togas, breaking the ice with new classmates and plenty of socialising. But in Auckland, Covid-19 has once again interrupted the party. And… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.Spare a thought if you're still lying in bed this morning for the competitors yet to finish this year's GODZone endurance race. If you haven't heard of it, the world's largest expedition race involves… Read more Audio