First Up for Monday 22 March 2021

5:05 AM.We begin the week in Australia, where a natural disaster has been declared for much of New South Wales after days of torrential rain plunged many areas underwater. Entire neighbourhoods were flooded… Read more Audio

5:11 AM.If you have ever wanted to see a kiwi up close and personal, Kiwinorth is the place to go. Located in Whangarei, KiwiNorth is set on 25 hectares of rolling farmland, forest and bush and features a… Read more Audio

5:21 AM.Joining Nathan in the studio this morning is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Glenn likes to pop into the studio at least twice a year and physically bring in some in-season produce. Read more Audio

5:33 AM.It's still far from clear where the next America's Cup regatta will be held - Team New Zealand beat the Italian sydicate Luna Rossa last week 7 races to 3 to retain the Auld Mug . Most of the talk is… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.Contact tracing apps are used around the world to slow the spread of Covid-19. But what happens when our borders open to Aussies, will they need to download our Covid tracer app to use? And with the… Read more Audio

5:50 AM.The head of the New Zealand Olympic Committee says that a decision by Japan to ban overseas supporters and fans from July's games due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be a big blow to friends and… Read more Audio