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5:45 AM.2023 is the year of world cups. The Cricket World Cup gets underway this evening in India - with a rematch of 2019's final, New Zealand taking on England. Its the first of 9 pool matches - a full… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.Fiji's acting director of public prosecutions Ratu David Toganivalu has died unexpectedly. He was representing the state in the corruption case against former Prime minister Frank Bainimarama. This… Read more Audio

5:21 AM.To the beautiful Bay of Plenty - where some of the region's dusty rural roads will be sealed this summer, reversing a decision to pause the programme to keep rates down. But first - local democracy… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Europe - with Nathan Rarere from Sweden is our correspondent Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio

5:06 AM.We begin this morning in the UK - with Nathan Rarere from London is Ellie Jay, who's still recovering from her first ever marathon at the weekend. Audio

5:52 AM.Time now for our regular catch up with the Greens... and today we're joined by the Green candidate for Mount Albert - Ricardo Menendez March. Audio

5:47 AM.Well its been a year since COSTCO opened their doors in West Auckland, and the company is hinting of future expansions in New Zealand. The anniversary has coincided with the staff negotiating a fair… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.If you've been thinking about working out more, but can't stand the thought of joining a gym or going out for a walk, maybe it's time to run away to the circus. Hundreds of Kiwis have been turning to… Read more Audio

5:25 AM.Nobody knows World Cup rugby quite like Richie McCaw, and this week on TradeMe you have the chance to grab a signed All Black's training jersey worn by the man himself But this jersey isn't All Black… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.To the Middle-East now, Alex Baird's our correspondent in Doha and he's with us now. Audio

5:06 AM.To Brisbane we head - with us to start the programme is Pam Corkery. Audio

5:52 AM.The rising cost of living and climate change are top of mind for first-time voters this election campaign with some students concerned they'll need to work more hours in paid employment to make ends… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.Time now our regular catch up with the National Party, and deputy leader Nicola Willis has been busy on the campaign trail. She told Nathan Rarere she's been up in Auckland supporting the candidate in… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.Now for the latest development in the Ranfurly Shield saga - we may have the answer to the mystery of the white powder that was seen in photos of the damaged taonga... The famous shield was broken in… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.Time now to get the latest from Rotorua neighbourhood with our local democracy reporter Laura Smith. Audio

5:13 AM.North Korea has accused the United States of trying to provoke a nuclear war, and has also denounced South Korea's leaders, for "hysterical remarks of confrontation". Nathan Rarere caught up with our… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.We begin Tuesday's First Up in the most United of all the Kingdoms - Ellie Jay is in London and she spoke to Nathan Rarere. Audio

5:53 AM.Early voting officially opens on Monday, and while you've got to be 18 years old to vote in Aotearoa, you can never be too old. Leonard Powell paid a visit to his local retirement village to get a… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.To politics - and we're joined again for our regular catch up with the deputy leader of NZ First - Mr Shane Jones. Audio

5:24 AM.Time now to get the latest from the Minister of Fruit Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:16 AM.And it's Monday morning so time to cross to our Europe correspondent Nita Blake-Persen. Audio

5:10 AM.Meanwhile - the US is being urged by Pacific leaders to put its words into action after the leaders summit. Our correspondent in Tonga is Kalafi Moala, he joins us now Audio

5:06 AM.Newshub's North America correspondent Mitch McCann joins First Up. Audio

5:53 AM.Staying with politics - early voting for the election starts this coming Monday. But not on the Chathams!! Early voting on Rekohu doesn't start until the 9th of October. Chatham Islands Mayor -… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.To politics now and it's time for our weekly catch up with the ACT Party. Deputy leader Brooke van Velden spoke with Jimmy Ellingham. Audio