First Up for Thursday 22 February 2024

5:52 AM.Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni says Fa'anana Efeso Collins was one of Aotearoa's biggest advocates for Pasifika people. Efeso died yesterday, after collapsing during a fundraiser for Pacific… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Locals in Hastings will gather on Saturday to call on the central government to step up and prioritise childrens' health over Big Tobacco profits. A range of speakers will share their experiences and… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Nathan Rarere ctches up on space news with chief executive of Trillium Technologies, runs Frontier Development Lab - James Parr. Audio

5:25 AM.Samantha Gee is based in the neighbourhood of Nelson - Nathan Rarere asked her about the deaths of more than a thousand seals in the region. Audio

5:17 AM.The NZ Dance Company is bringing it's newest showcase to Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland over March and April. Featuring two works Imprint and Uku - Behind the Canvas, the company is currently… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Europe now - our correspondent in Sweden is Anita Purcell-Sjölund Audio

5:06 AM.Let's begin in the UK, joining Nathan Rarere from London is Ellie Jay. Audio