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5:11 AM.To Australia now, where it's not been a great week for national icons - with the deaths of both Olivia Newton-John and Judith Durham. Joining Nick Truebridge from Brisbane is Pam Corkery. Audio

5:06 AM.We begin this morning in that crazy state of Florida, where the FBI have raided the home of former President Donald Trump.. The search was carried out as part of an investigation into Mr Trump's… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.Latest poll results show public support is increasing for the ACT party, which means it could work with National to form a government at the next election. Of course, the opposition seems pleased with… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.With Nick Truebridge from Birmingham is the co-captain of the RNZ reporting team Felicity Reid. Audio

5:31 AM.The New Zealand Commonwealth Games team has made history with a record-breaking 20 gold medals. Nick Truebridge spoke to chief executive of Sport New Zealand Raelene Castle and they started with her… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.We head to Tauranga now to join our Local Democracy Reporting programme journalist Alisha Evans. Audio

5:13 AM.In Japan, the public is not very pleased with the governmet's decision to hold a state funeral for the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was a powerful member of the Liberal Democratic Party or… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.We cross to the UK where current Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of being Missing in Action while the country battles a cost-of living crisis. Our correspondent Ellie Jay is in London. Audio

5:53 AM.Last week the Auckland council removed swings from trees on an iconic street in Pt Chevalier. Not only were the swings removed without any consultation, but it turns out a far larger safety concern… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.As we near the end of the weekend's events - and indeed the Commonwealth Games - New Zealand has racked up a raft of gold medals in swimming and cycling, and gained status on the world stage in sports… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.On Saturday, the Freedoms & Rights Coalition again blocked off main streets through Auckland, to protest everything from vaccination mandates to the cost of living. Standing at the front of the march… Read more Audio

5:30 AM.It's the second to last day of competition at the Commonwealth Games - and cyclist Aaron Gate has scored his fourth gold. With Nick Truebridge from Birmingham is RNZ's Felicity Reid. Audio

5:23 AM.Joining Nick Truebridge now from a freezing cold Taupo is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:12 AM.The war in Ukraine has been going on for nearly six months. There have been at least 10 thousand deaths so far, although experts say the actual toll is likely to be a lot more. The invasion has also… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.We begin this morning in the USA, where President Joe Biden is back at work after a rebound case of Covid-19. Joining Nick Truebridge from New York City is our well-rested correspondent Anna… Read more Audio

5:54 AM.The All Blacks take on the Springboks this sunday morning in Mbombela. Joining Nathan Rarere from South Africa is Stuff's senior sports journalist Marc Hinton. Audio

5:49 AM.It's no longer compulsory indoors, but if you're heading to a gig, should you be masking up? Some artists and promoters are encouraging their audiences to wear face coverings to help keep them safe… Read more Audio

5:39 AM.Listening to music you enjoy – and especially music that you've chosen – can help alleviate chronic pain, according to new research.  Read more Audio

5:35 AM.The Commonwealth Games head into their final weekend in Birmingham - on the ground there for us is our games reporter Felicity Reid. Audio

5:24 AM.It's Friday and that means it's time for a look at the fresh produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Vege Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:16 AM.Tea with Terrorists is a performance that promises to take audiences us on a life straddling two cultures. Written and performed by Sameena Zehra, the play examines the nature of conflict and the need… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Africa we go - from where Nathan Rarere was joined for his weekly round-up of news by our correspondent in Ghana, Nabil Ahmed. Audio

5:06 AM.We begin this morning in the USA - with a couple of breaking stories - the first is US Basketball star Brittney Griner who was arrested and detained in Russia earlier this year on drugs charges, has… Read more Audio

5:48 AM.As you know, here at First Up we spare no expense to bring you the finest coverage of events not only in Aotearoa but around the world. So we've hired one Grant Robertson to be our correspondent from… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.Forget about Paris, it's Dannevirke's turn to host the CANS film festival. It's not the French film festival with the A-Listers and red carpets, Dannevirke's version is all about actual tin cans. The… Read more Audio