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5:51 AM.This morning was Indira's last morning with us here on First Up as she's leaving RNZ to join the Breakfast team on TVNZ, We're very sorry to see you go Indira - and we're quite annoyed with TVNZ's… Read more Video, Audio

5:47 AM.Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins squared off one last time in TVNZ's final leader's debate last night. Child poverty, housing and even religion were among the hard issues canvassed - but there were… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Judith Collins is continuing to draw criticism for describing obesity as a weakness and saying people should not "blame systems for personal choices". Auckland artist Isoa Kavakimotu took real… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.For the latest from the fresh produce market floor here's our Minister of Fruit and Vegetables Glenn Forsyth. He discusses the best buys of seasonal veges and the plight of growers finding it hard to… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.Respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchiectasis and childhood pneumonia are New Zealand's third most common cause of death after cancer and heart disease. But Pacific people are the hardest hit, with… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.In Raglan a teacher is casting his vote for the first time ever in this Saturday's election and he's letting his students decide which boxes get a tick. Raglan Area School teacher Joseph Rao has never… Read more Audio

5:54 AM.It's the time of the week where we talk to one of our local leaders and this week it's Gary Kircher, the Mayor of Waitaki District is up and speaks with Indira Stewart. Audio

5:49 AM.A hikoi starts today by a group of Auckland activists hoping to save a number of Native trees from being cut down by developers. 'Save Canal road Native trees' are starting their march at 06:30 from… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.A godwit has just recorded the longest ever flight by a land bird, flying non-stop from Alaska to New Zealand. The bird, known as 4BBRW, was tracked from its breeding grounds in Alaska as it flew… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.To Invercargill now, where deputy mayor Toni Biddle resigned last week citing the city council's toxic environment and the difficulty of having to perform the mayor's job for him. Sir Tim Shadbolt is… Read more Audio

5:31 AM.Disposable containers from millions of meals have gone straight to landfill from the country's managed isolation and quarantine hotels. To reduce the handling of waste or dishes and potential spread… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.If you're 18 years of age or older, a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and you've lived in the country for one year or more then you can vote in Saturday's General Election. There's no test… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.We begin in Australia with our correspondent, former MP and broadcaster Pam Corkery - talking about a sex scandal of sorts with the NSW premier while cases of Covid rise in the state. Audio

5:54 AM.Each week we have a look at a unique New Zealand business and this week we are very "on-trend" for the election. Kevin Barrett is a fulltime primary healthcare nurse and also the founder of 'Famine of… Read more Audio

5:53 AM.Indira Stewart discusses the issue further with Carolyn Press-McKenzie, who's the co-founder of the animal charity HUHA "helping you help animals". Audio

5:49 AM.Police are investigating an incident in Northland where a property was entered by animal rescue workers following ongoing concerns over the welfare of more than 90 dogs. The group filmed themselves… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.A leading epidemiologist says the World Health Organisation's Covid-19 advice has not been helpful to countries like New Zealand. Professor Michael Baker's comments follow the WHO's special envoy on… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.Since March people entering New Zealand have been required to complete a 14 day isolation in one of the now 32 dedicated managed isolation facilities across the country. They're being run by an army… Read more Audio

5:09 AM.Going by the numbers, Auckland is in economic recovery - coming back from the brink after losing over four-thousand jobs during the recent regional lockdown. Auckland Council number-crunchers have… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.Roderick Aldridge has never used cannabis in his life, but the 80-year-old Hamilton man will be voting to legalise the drug in the upcoming referendum. He's even been delivering New Zealand Drug… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Since the Second World War US military operations have been contaminating the Pacific with toxic substances, including chemical weapons and radioactive material. It's estimated that hundreds of… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.Auckland water blasting businesses are sighing with relief, now that the region's water restrictions have been eased for commercial users. But the region's water woes are far from over. The area's… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.After their own winter lockdown of sorts New Zealand's bees are getting busy again. The blooming flowers and warmer weather mark the start of swarm season, when bees form new hives because their old… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.This week on TradeMe's featured auctions - two vehicles, a fire-engine-red Ford Van and particularly well maintained three wheeled Morgan. But first, TradeMe's Millie Silvester tells producer Jeremy… Read more Audio