First Up for Friday 1 August 2025

5:52 AM.Reporter Katie Todd goes hunting rabbits in Queenstown - with ferrets! Audio

5:47 AM.Donald Trump threatens Canada over the recognition of a Palestinian state - Bevan Hurley has the story out of New York Audio

5:23 AM.Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth is back from his international trade mission - and rights the Fruit of the Week ship - cherimoya!! Audio

5:15 AM.Cross country running comes to Hagley Park in Christchuch, and the aptly named Lisa Cross is one of the favourites.. Audio

5:10 AM.Anas Mallick reports on the return to India of some historic jewels with a Buddhist link Audio