First Up for Monday 19 September 2022

5:51 AM.In Britain, crowds are gathering to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth the second. Later this evening New Zealand time, her coffin will begin it's final journey from Westminster Abbey. Joining us now is… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.Not many people in this country are able to genuinely say that Queen Elizabeth II was a friend. But Otorohanga dairy farmer Warren Ferguson is able to do just that. Due to their shared love of dairy… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.Later tonight the world will say their final goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth the second. With a reign of more than 70 years she will be cherished for many things. We sent our reporter Leonard Powell to… Read more Audio

5:31 AM.Lisbeth Clement is a Royalist in every sense of the word. A superfan of the Queen from a young age, she boasts one of the largest royal memorabilia collections in the country Nathan Rarere asked… Read more Audio

5:20 AM.It's Monday so it's time to speak to the Minister of Fruit and Vege Glenn Forsyth.. Audio

5:13 AM.When it comes to interactions with the Queen, weightlifting legend Precious McKenzie has some great stories. The 86 year old four time Commonwealth Games gold medalist was kind enough to share a few… Read more Audio

5:11 AM.Meanwhile, the Queen's casket is lying-in-state at Westminster Hall for the last day before her funeral late this evening New Zealand time Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a number of other New… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.In Britain, crowds are lining up to say their final goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth the second. Her casket is lying-in-state at Westminster Hall for the last day ahead of her funeral later this evening… Read more Audio