First Up for Tuesday 19 July 2022

5:53 AM.For a reaction on that interview with Nicola Willis and a lot more we have economist and author Shamubeel Eaqub spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio

5:45 AM.Some experts are suggesting the prices of fuel, food and housing may continue to rise despite hitting the highest levels in three decades. Latest figures show, the soaring cost of living has pushed… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Extreme weather is sweeping through parts of the South Island bringing with it heavy rain and severe gales of up to 150 km per hour. There are severe weather warnings in place for several regions… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.A few weeks back we heard from Moana Ellis from the Local Democracy Reporting Programme about a Maori baker whose rewena bread has been recognised as culturally significant by The United Nations… Read more Audio

5:13 AM.Just like we are experiencing in New Zealand, Covid is running rampant through the population of Japan. In fact they've just recorded their highest number of daily cases since the start of the… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.For more on the heatwave, Nathan Rarere spoke with our correspondent in London, Ellie Jay. Audio