First Up for Friday 25 October 2019

5:54 AM.Concern about school children vaping has spread beyond Auckland and principals are warning even primary and intermediate-aged children are using vapes. The government says it will soon introduce a… Read more Audio

5:41 AM.Three days after the SkyCity Convention Centre fire began, firefighter crews are in the recovery phase of their operation. The massive fire which engulfed the entire roof of the $700 million dollar… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.Let's go to business now where every morning we answer one of your questions. From Martin comes the question "Why can't we have a tax on banking transactions with a small charge each time money moves… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.This time last week, First Up brought you the story of 79 year old Sikh marathon runner Balbir Singh Basra who was hoping to finish his 14th marathon last Sunday in under 5 hours. That wasn't to be… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Parcels stuffed with single-use plastic are landing in parliamentary post-boxes, sent from concerned Kiwis across the country. It's all part of a new movement, demanding the politicians put aside… Read more Audio

5:19 AM.The majority of Auckland's beaches will be safe to use this Labour weekend - despite water used to put out the SkyCity convention centre fire being pumped into the harbour. About a million litres of… Read more Audio