First Up for Thursday 12 May 2022

5:53 AM.With the border reopening earlier than expected, cruise ships and travellers from all countries will be able to enter New Zealand again, Flight Centre travel group's general manager of Product… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.So times are tough for many, so what can be done for people in New Zealand struggling with the cost of living? Nathan Rarere spoke to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Audio

5:40 AM.We're just a week out from Budget Day so First Up sent producer Matthew Theunissen to the Auckland suburb of Panmure to hear what people are most concerned about ahead of the budget. Audio

5:22 AM.An apple a day keeps the doctor away - so will 12 weeks of free, healthy food delivered to a patient's door keep the cardiologist at bay? That's what Dr Andrew Reynolds, of the University of Otago's… Read more Audio

5:15 AM.A big test for International students looking to come into the country.. As part of yesterday's Immigation announcement the Government said only genuine students need apply - cracking down on those… Read more Audio

5:11 AM.Boris Johnson flew to Sweden to sign a security arrangement, which commits the UK to coming to Sweden's aid if attacked, police raids in Portugal misuse of data of Ukrainian refugees, and Spain's spy… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signed a security declaration with Sweden, pledging UK support should its military come under attack. He is expected to make the same commitment to Finland later… Read more Audio