First Up for Monday 5 February 2024

5:52 AM.That's the sound of the Kiingitanga with the Ratana band being welcomed by Ngapuhi at Waitangi yesterday. Kiingi Tuheita doesn't usually attend commemorations at Waitangi, but this year he wanted to… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.The iconic St Jerome's Laneway Festival is back in New Zealand for the first time in 4 years, and at a new venue, Western Springs Speedway. The festival, which includes 5 stops across the Tasman… Read more Audio

5:26 AM.Joining Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:17 AM.To Europe, joining First Up from Berlin is correspondent Nita Blake-Persen. Audio

5:08 AM.With more on those strikes across the Middle-East, we're joined from New York City by Newshub's North America correspondent Mitch McCann. Audio