First Up for Friday 15 July 2022

5:47 AM.Masks and rapid antigen tests will be free to the public, and Covid patients will have greater access to antiviral Covid treatments in the latest move to slow the soaring rise in case numbers… Read more Audio

5:42 AM.A new study shows Maori and Pasifika patients could be missing out on critical heart treatment because of diagnosis methods that are not fit for purpose. The University of Otago paper says the normal… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.To the weekend fresh produce markets now - joining Nathan Rarere from Taupo Nui A-Tia is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Grapefruit Audio

5:13 AM.Marijuana, snake venom and a plan to export hyena testicles ... nope, not a music video but part of the election campaign in Kenya, for that and other news from Africa is Nabil Ahmed. Audio

5:07 AM.To the United States now - where the January 6 hearings continue as President Biden makes a controversial visit to the Middle East. Joining Nathan Rarere from New York City is Bevan Hurley. Audio