First Up for Wednesday 13 September 2023

5:51 AM.In the East Coast town of Ruatoria, some students at the remote high school will be voting for the first time in this year's election. Many rangatahi once rode horses to school, and are now going for… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.To politics, and yesterday the government's books were opened, to reveal a more optimistic economic picture than expected. But there are fresh warnings that persistent inflation will see interest… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Hawke's Bay Black Barn Vineyards is again hosting the spectacular Walk of Wonders light and fire festival this month. Creative director Ant van Dorsten says visitors will experience a unique and… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.This week on TradeMe possibly the world's ugliest car and a fantastic way to help Wellington's homeless - you help pay for a new central city accomodation hub - for as little as a $10 donation. But… Read more Audio

5:15 AM.It's all about North Africa this week as we cross to Doha for the latest out of the Middle East... Nathan Rarere was joined by correspondent Alex Baird. Audio

5:06 AM.We're kicking off your Wednesday in Australia, Pam Corkery is in Brisbane and spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio