First Up for Friday 21 July 2023

5:54 AM.It was a night to remember at Eden Park yesterday evening, as the FIFA Women's World Cup kicked off, with the opening ceremony and the Football Ferns' record breaking win over Norway! It's been a busy… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.It's been another busy week in politics, with law and order policies from Labour, and proposals from National to sort out potholes and rental bonds. To discuss all the issues we're joined by ACT Party… Read more Audio

5:40 AM.Well, what a game last night. The 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup got underway in a historic way, as the Football Ferns beat Norway one nil in front of a frothing crowd at Eden Park. Dunedin and Wellington… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Our Minister is back from his international diplomatic mission to Australia on Monday - so filling in for him is Associate Minister Martin Pupuke.

Fruit of the Week: NZ Apples Audio

5:13 AM.In the northern hemisphere, many countries are still suffering from extreme heat. In Italy, nearly every major city has a red alert weather warning in recent days. Our correspondent Giles Gibson is in… Read more Audio