First Up for Tuesday 23 March 2021

5:08 AM.We head to Australia where catastrophic flooding has forced many thousands of people to evacuate their homes ... and the rivers are still rising. Our correspondent Pam Corkery joins us for the latest.

5:22 AM.This week on TradeMe, one of Wellington's oldest - and tiniest houses, and a number of police boats which are now surplus to requirements. But the score of the week will probably attract fans of real… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.The Sikh community in Auckland was out in force over the weekend as they opened a new sports facility in South Auckland. The multi-million dollar sports hub is situated behind the Sikh Temple or… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Have you had a call up for your flu vaccine? The weather has definitely started to change and now is the time of year when we'd usually be expecting to hear about our flu jabs. Our producer Ellie Jay… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.Nathan Rarere discussed the travel bubble with the deputy leader of the National Party, Shane Reti. He began by asking Dr Reti how he thought the government has managed the issue. Audio

5:53 AM.Matthew Tukaki from the Maori Council says instead of spending a million dollars a day on motels - pay marae to provide emergency accomodation. Mr Tukaki made the suggestion on Facebook a few days ago… Read more Audio