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There were cheers - and some tears - as the Pike River mine was re-entered yesterday, nearly nine years after disaster struck. 29 men headed out to work on the 19th of November 2010, and didn't return… Read more Audio

An animal rescue charity is calling for greater protection of animals after continued investigations have found more abused animals in puppy farms across New Zealand. HUHA which stands for Helping You… Read more Video, Audio

All will be revealed today when National MP Alfred Ngaro fronts for caucus. National leader Simon Bridges has revealed Mr Ngaro has been given time to think about setting up a Christian values party… Read more Video, Audio

Every morning we answer one of your business questions. Steel and Tube's share price tumbled yesterday because it gave new forecasts ... but it's still forecasting a profit ... why's that. Here's our… Read more Audio

We all know about the importance of volunteering, a way of contributing to society by giving time and skills to help other people. Here on First Up we're going to follow some volunteers who uproot… Read more Audio

As another case of unethical puppy farming has come to light, a petition with 11,000 signatures is supporting an animal welfare organisation demanding better dog breeding and sale legislation.  Read more Audio

A listener has asked why the foreign currency rates that we give in the morning are never the same as the rates the banks advertise in their front windows and websites. Here's our business reporter… Read more Audio

It's our Monday report from the fruit and vege markets with Glenn Forsyth. Audio

They were given the choice between change and continuity - and it seems the Aussies weren't ready for an eighth prime minister in 10 years. They chose the continuity of the Liberal-Coalition… Read more Audio

One of the regular features of First Up will be hearing from people who are up and about like us in the early hours of the morning. Our producer Ellie Jay joined the team at the Westmere Butchery in… Read more Video, Audio

First Up's gig guide for the weekend - Nivara Lounge in Hamilton Audio