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An early morning news and current affairs conversation hosted by Nathan Rarere featuring the people behind key issues and quirky human interest stories from New Zealand and overseas.
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Thousands waiting for Tonga's border to reopen
3 Jul 2020A couple stranded in New Zealand say a lack of clear decision-making about reopening Tonga's border has left them and thousands of others in limbo. More than 7000 Tongan citizens are thought to be… Read more Audio
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Lawyer, Dr Hamish Ross discusses the America's Cup
The government suspended funding for the America's Cup yesterday, amid claims of financial mismangement, which potentially involves public funds. It comes after allegations of spying, claims of… Read more Audio
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Movies open for the school holidays
3 Jul 2020The school holidays are just around the corner - but with heavy release delays - will parents be able to take their kids to the movies? Well the answer is yes, and film buffs say there is also lots on… Read more Audio
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Fruit and veg report with Glenn Forsyth
3 Jul 2020Now for a look at the fresh produce markets, Indira Stewart talks with our Minister of Fruit and Vegetables Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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What's trending with Ellie Jay
3 Jul 2020Time to look at what's trending on social media now.. Here's First Up producer Ellie Jay Audio
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Produce growers: going plastic free not the answer
Cardboard, compostable packaging or plastic? What's the solution? While millions of people around the world have joined the Plastic Free July global movement - growers in the produce industry here say… Read more Video, Audio
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Tongan body builder says banning mutton flaps great idea
Tonga has banned all imports of mutton flaps as it tries to tackle high rates of diabetes and obesity in the country. The country has one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world and its… Read more Audio
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Auckland Mayor pleased with new water take from Waikato River
2 Jul 2020An agreement in principle has been reached for Auckland to take more water from the Waikato River. In an interim measure to help ease the regions drought, the city can now take an extra 25 megalitres… Read more Audio
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Barnardos launches Dreams for the Decade project
2 Jul 2020The children's charity Barnardos is urging Tamariki and Rangatahi to get involved with its latest art project - Dreams for the Decade. Anyone up to the age of 18 can enter the project, by creating a… Read more Audio
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Improving post birth rehab care petition has 15,000 signatures
2 Jul 2020A petition calling on the government to improve post birth rehabilitation care for women has reached over 15,000 signatures. It's saying that New Zealand is falling behind other countries in the… Read more Audio
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Principals fear border closure will worsen teacher shortage
2 Jul 2020Principals are worried they will be short-staffed next year because foreign teacher are not being allowed into the country. They are hoping the covid-19 border restrictions can be eased for overseas… Read more Audio
