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5:46 AM.New research shows one in four classrooms have high enough levels of cat allergen to trigger respiratory symptoms in children with an allergy. As part of the He Kura Asthma Study, researchers vacuumed… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.With interest rates so low and house prices so high, people wanting a good return for their money are wondering about the sharemarket. Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier Audio

5:25 AM.First Up's Friday fruit and vege chat with Glenn Forsyth - good buys around the country. Audio

5:15 AM.The victims of the Christchurch terror attack won't be means tested when applying for extra support for emotional distress. The government's announced a new package, which offers financial support to… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.Thousands of knitters around New Zealand and the world are working to keep South Auckland babies warm. The number of premature babies at Middlemore hospital has reached peak levels this year and when… Read more Video, Audio

5:43 AM.We cross now to Paris where overnight, the major technology companies, 17 countries and the European Commission signed up to the call initiated by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the French… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.Busby the sheep, who is thriving on a Nelson hilltop, might well be New Zealand's oldest. The Texel-Romney cross wether is estimated by his owners, Barry and Lynley Bird, to be 24 years-old, measured… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.Tomorrow is the deadline for people to have their say on the Reserve Bank's plans to make the big banks beef up their finances. Does it matter to you and me ? Here's our business editor, Gyles… Read more Audio

5:25 AM.Indira speaks with economist Sandeep Parekh for our weekly catch up on all things economic. This week his focus is on the trade war between the US and China. Audio

5:56 AM.The EQC Minister says she is concerned a threatening letter sent to the Earthquake Commission may have been sent by the same person who sent staff a bullet in the post two years ago. Police are… Read more Audio

5:50 AM.Last week we brought you the story of how dairy giant Fonterra changed their entire milk tanker schedule in Te Rapa district so that their number one fan could go to bed on time. This morning, Andy's… Read more Video, Audio

5:36 AM.Why do financial markets care what businesses and consumers think about the economy? Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier with the answer. Audio

5:18 AM.Queues of cars were lined up down the street last night, after the new Waitomo petrol station opened in Upper Hutt. It means there's now price competition in Wellington - where fuel prices regularly… Read more Audio

5:55 AM.We're now shelling out more than ever for eggs - with a dozen costing four dollars 43 cents. A decade ago, that would have cost around 3 dollars 36. The move from caged eggs to free range, alongside a… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.Community advocate Pania Newton met the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at breakfast yesterday morning. Pania is the spokesperson of SOUL or the Save Our Unique Landscape campaign - which aims… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.The UN Secretary General has urged New Zealand youth to do their bit to defeat climate change which he described as the 'issue of our time" Antonio Guterres, gave a keynote speech to students at… Read more Audio

5:40 AM.The eldest son of one of Tip Top's founders says he hopes the new owners will continue to make a good product. Neil Malaghan joined Tip Top straight after leaving school and worked for the brand for… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.The Prime Minister has arrived in Paris ahead of the Christchurch Call summit overnight on Wednesday and she isn't ruling out a late appearance from the United States. Jacinda Ardern and the French… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.The UN Secretary-General yesterday issued a challenge to the youth of New Zealand to defeat climate change and ensure technology is used as a force only for good. Antonio Guterres gave a keynote… Read more Video, Audio

5:50 AM.It's being called a 'mega-strike' and is expected to be the largest ever teachers strike in New Zealand. On the 29th of May primary and secondary school teachers up and down the country will leave… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.First Up answers your business questions. Today - Why do avocados cost so much? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio