First Up for Thursday 21 May 2020

5:53 AM.Today, all bars can finally open their doors for the first time in almost two months. When we first moved to alert level two last week bars could only open if they served food. But that rule lifted… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.More than two and half thousand people have signed a petition calling on the government to make Matariki a public holiday. Campaigner Laura O'Connell-Rapira launched the petition after Prime Minister… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.We've unfolded our New Zealand map once again, as we continue speaking to the people that lead our communities. Now more than ever, we're being encouraged to explore our own back yard and all New… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.A national speech finalist is challenging New Zealand to end covid related racism with the same passion it used to tackle the pandemic. Our reporter Louise Ternouth spoke to 17-year-old Shaye Witehira… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Invercargill's Bill Richardson's Transport World has launched what it hopes to be one of its most popular exhibitions yet. "The Kombis Are Coming" was originally planned to run from Easter until July… Read more Audio

5:10 AM.Time to hop across the Tasman now to talk with Pam Corkery on the big issues in Australia. Audio