First Up for Friday 20 October 2023

5:52 AM.They said there was no chance, Foster had cooked it, Cane was past it, Beauden had become 'Slowden But the All Blacks are now favourites to make their 5th Rugby World Cup final. In just over 24 hours… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.Professional golfer Mike Hendry has returned emphatically to the winners circle, just 6 months after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The 2017 New Zealand Open Champion fell ill earlier this year, and… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.To Africa now - standing by in Ghana is our correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

5:24 AM.Our Minister of Fruit and Veges, and possibly the healthiest man on the planet Glenn Forsyth joins the programme. Fruit of the Week: Late Season NZ Navel Oranges Audio

5:15 AM.If you like a good sing but not quite at the solo stage, and you live in the Bay of Plenty then the Tauranga Arts festival has got a couple of events for you! Jason Te Mete wants everyone to have a go… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.We're kicking this Rugby World Cup semi-final weekend off in New York City - joining Nathan Rarere is our US correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio