First Up for Thursday 26 October 2023

6:24 AM.One of Taranaki's new MPs believes he offers a unique perspective about the future of local co-governance agreements. Craig Ashworth, our Local Democracy Reporter joins us in Taranaki to discuss. Audio

5:50 AM.It's been nearly two weeks since election night, and we're still waiting for the official results once those special votes are counted. It's been a tough time for Labour, and outgoing Deputy Prime… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.Its been 28 years since the Springboks and the All Blacks met in the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The Springboks won that day, as Nelson Mandela famously held the Web Ellis trophy aloft. This… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Breaking news out of Gaza - a school has been hit according to reports. Nathan talks to our correspondent Alex Baird in Doha Audio

5:14 AM.To the Europe now, where EU Leaders are gathering in Belgium to discuss the conflicts in Middle-East and Ukraine amidst heightened security. Joining First Up from Sweden is our correspondent Anita… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.South African rugby officials have come out in support of under fire player Bongi Mbonambi. Nathan Rarere speaks to our African correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai is in Ghana's capital Accra. Audio