First Up for Friday 19 May 2023

5:53 AM.And listening to that is the deputy leader of ACT, Brooke van Velden. Audio

5:51 AM.Free childcare for 2 year olds, scrapping co-payments for prescriptions and free public transport for under 13's.. Yesterday's budget contained a number of measures to tackle the soaring costs in our… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.The average male tertiary student is not someone known to be over-brimming with household talents. A group at the University of Canterbury is trying to change that. Equipping men with not just… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.It's been a sad week in news - so lets see if we can find something to smile about courtesy of the International Comedy festival. Brynley Stent is an actor, comedian and scriptwriter. She won the… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.That music signals to unhealthy, highly processed food that the Minister is in town - he's Glenn Forsyth the Minister of Fruit and Veggies. Fruit of the Week: NZ PIQA BOO PEARS Audio

5:13 AM.To the UK now - our correspondent in London is Ellie Jay. Audio

5:06 AM.Joining the programme now from New York City is our very own Bevan Hurley. Audio