First Up for Tuesday 11 July 2023

5:49 AM.A new Grocery Commissioner has been announceed, with the main job of holding the grocery sector to account on prices. National deputy leader Nicola Willis told Nathan Rarere she welcomes the… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.This morning the government has announced a new Grocery Commissioner, to improve competition among supermarkets and grocery stores. Pierre van Heerden has been named as the new retail referee. He's… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.The final countdown is on, just nine days out from the start of the Football Women's World Cup, and New Zealand's decided its time to lift their game. The Football Ferns won 2-0 against Vietnam in a… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.It's time now to speak to our Local Democracy reporter, this week we are in the Bay of Plenty with Laura Smith. Audio

5:16 AM.Torrential rain has been hammering south-western Japan, causing flooding and landslides. Two people have been confirmed dead and at least six people are reported missing. Our correspondent Chris… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.We begin this morning in the UK, Nathan Rarere is joined from London by correspondent Ellie Jay.. Audio