First Up for Wednesday 24 May 2023 First Up

New faces on the Green Party candidate list

5:52 AM.Now it's time to talk to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. Audio

Zoo Miami apologises for mishandling of Paora the kiwi

5:46 AM.The Kiwi bird is sacred to New Zealanders. So it goes without saying that most people in our team couldn't bring themseleves to watch a video from Zoo Miami where a Kiwi named Paora was shown off… Read more Audio

Growing demands for Aotearoa to get its own ocean going tugboat

5:36 AM.The stricken container ship MV Shiling's spent it's first night in calm waters after being towed to the safety of Wellington Harbour. It sent out a mayday nearly two weeks ago after losing power off… Read more Audio

Picture prefect: Lost camera reunited with owner after years

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5:31 AM.Have you ever lost something with immense sentimental value, hoped against hope that it would show up, then eventually became resigned to the fact that you're never going to see it again? That… Read more Audio