First Up for Friday 24 November 2023

5:52 AM.To politics - and today looks to be the day we get a new government! National leader Christopher Luxon says talks with ACT and New Zealand First have concluded, and he's planning to announce the full… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is back for its 45th Edition this weekend, where thousands of Riders of all skill levels will navigate the 160 kilometre course. For most people, one lap is enough, but… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.Heading in to coconut season, we go now to the fresh produce markets - which look a lot like RNZ's Wellington studios - with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth Fruit of the Week… Read more Audio

5:18 AM.A couple of weeks ago we spoke with Hannah Pascoe from Invercargill who's mission is to become the first blind woman to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Nthan Rarere caught up with Hannah yesterday… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Africa now, joining us from Accra, the capital of Ghana is Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

5:06 AM.Let's head to the USA, our correspondent in New York City is Bevan Hurley. Audio