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Today's question is: Who makes our electricity and how do they do it? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio

A volatile global market has been the result of rising trade tensions overseas, concerns about Brexit and signs that the global economy is slowing. Now it's sent investors into what's called a 'flight… Read more Audio

A couple of weeks ago, we spoke with the head of Volunteer Service Abroad about the importance of volunteering and the work they do across the Pacific. Stephen Goodman told us that the volunteers make… Read more Audio

The housing minister Phil Twyford says New Zealand has forgotten how to properly shelter its citizens - a fundamental human right. Mr Twyford was speaking at the re-opening of the country's largest… Read more Audio

At the end of last week we brought on one of regular early risers Dr Ian Griffin, who told us about Elon Musk's Starlink satellites. Well, they may well be visible in New Zealand's sky this… Read more Audio

The Children's Commissioner's says while the Wellbeing Budget is a good start for children, it falls short when it comes to housing. Andrew Becroft says housing is at the root of child poverty in New… Read more Audio

An Auckland woman has accidentally found her late grandfather's diary, which revealed that he was part of a secret society that helped overthrow China's last imperial dynasty. Seventy-two-year-old… Read more Audio

What is a recession? Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier with the answer. Audio

As many of you know, twice a week we get a fruit and vege report - letting you know what's best to buy - and what you can do with it. Well we thought we should expand - so today we're bringing you our… Read more Audio

In London Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has addressed an anti-Trump rally where he called out the racism, misogyny and religious hatred which he says are being fueled by the far right in Britain, Europe… Read more Audio

Members of Parliament often have an early start just like us here at First Up and many of our listeners. This morning we're joined by Labour MP Kiri Allan who is a commercial lawyer and business… Read more Audio