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5:43 AM.And before the Rugby World Cup began, we asked our social media team to track us down the All Blacks' biggest fan.. And we think they've found her.. Aucklander Kate Lawless and her husband have always… Read more Audio

5:40 AM.Samoa beat Russia in a bruising Rugby World Cup encounter last night and walked away with a bonus-point 34-9 victory at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Japan. It was the first time they've ever faced Russia… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Today it's about inflation ... and whether the Reserve Bank should continue to be singlemindedly focussed on getting the rate higher. Here's business editor Gyles Beckford Audio

5:50 AM.An Auckland rest home is winning plaudits with a programme for dementia patients - teaming them up with babies. Baby Buddies has been hailed a great success and is loved by both the patients, the… Read more Video, Audio

5:45 AM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told leaders at the UN Climate Action Summit there is hope for the climate if countries, such as New Zealand, stick to a plan which reduces emissions and moves toward… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.Samoa are making their 2019 Rugby World Cup debut tonight, taking on Russia in a must-win clash. It will be the first time the the countries have ever played against each other. In the crowd at… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.What is responsible investment and why is it becoming more popular? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio

5:20 AM.The first comprehensive report on the health and well-being of trans and non-binary New Zealanders was revealed at a community event in Auckland last night. The statistics are sobering; the research… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.To the UK now where hundreds of thousands of British tourists are having to be flown home by the Government after the country's oldest travel agent Thomas Cook folded yesterday, Joining us now from… Read more Audio

5:51 AM.A young man who lost his leg in the 2016 Ritchies bus crash says he can't watch the Rugby World Cup because it reminds him of the dream he can no longer fulfill: to play for his homeland, Tonga. Read more Audio

5:42 AM.A technology commentator was shocked at the quality of Spark Sport's rugby coverage which interrupted Saturday night's stream of the game between the All Blacks and the Springboks. The feed was… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.What is a congestion charge and why would we need one? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio

5:25 AM.It's time for our Monday fruit and vege market update with our good mate Glenn Forsyth - our Minister of Fruit and Vege. Audio

5:20 AM.The United Nations climate summit starts today, leaders will gather to talk about what can be done to address climate change and keep nations to the Paris agreement. New Zealand artist Joseph Michael… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.To Hong Kong, where protestors have descrated flag and vandalised a shopping centre on the 16th straight weekend of anti-government protests. The unrest has become the biggest challenge to China's… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.One of the biggest challenges facing people living with Alzheimer's and dementia is how their condition is viewed by others. So, to mark World Alzheimers Awareness Month this September, First Up is… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.New Zealand's economy is slowing and the world's most powerful central bank is cutting interest rates - is now the time to batten down the hatches? Business reporter Kim Savage has the answer. Audio

5:25 AM.Now to our fruit and vege market report - we're joined by our good mate, our Minister of Fruit and Vegetables Glenn Forsyth Audio

5:53 AM.First Up managed to track down the family Mr Fleming was referring to. Ollie Leuthart is now 23 and has recently graduated with degrees in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and also in Psychology and… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Yesterday we spoke with Dunedin neurosurgeon Dr Ahmad Taha who who has recently become a NZ citizen. The father of seven, originally from Syria works alone at Dunedin Hospital with cover being… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Kay in Christchurch asks why fuel companies put their prices up just days after the oil supply disruption in Saudi Arabia, when they should be buying hedging contracts in advance and when the fuel… Read more Audio

5:21 AM.Alister Robertson of Napier says that in some ways, it was a relief when he was diagnosed with dementia, because at least he knew what he was dealing with. September is World Alzheimers Awareness… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.The only neurosurgeon working for the Southern District Health board area says patients are at risk because there aren't enough neurosurgeons and he's calling on the government to help. Read more Audio

5:39 AM.Have you ever wanted to see a kokako up close and personal? Well there are now guided tours by Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation in the Hunua Ranges for the general public to take a… Read more Audio