First Up for Wednesday 12 July 2023

5:49 AM.It's been a big week for the Greens - the party held its conference over the weekend, and released its election year manifesto. That includes policies they're campaigning on - like banning new fossil… Read more Audio

5:42 AM.We're about halfway through the year, but data from NIWA shows some parts of Aotearoa have already had more than a year's worth of rain. It's been one of our wettest years, and according to an expert… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.Auckland Transport is planning to close seven pedestrian crossings over railway lines around the city, as it gets ready for more frequent trains with the City Rail Link. But that's upset the… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.On TradeMe this week, a house in Mt Eden that could be the venue for the most literal man cave ever built in greater Auckland, and two auctions raising funds for charity. Producer Jeremy Parkinson… Read more Audio

5:14 AM.Turning our attention to the Middle East now - joining Nathan Rarere is our correspondent Alex Baird. Audio

5:06 AM.Let's kick Wednesday off in Brisbane - joining Nathan Rarere from her lofty perch is Pam Corkery. Audio