First Up for Friday 5 June 2020

5:54 AM.Jam filled, sugar coated, a ring iced with hundreds and thousands - there are seemingly endless doughnut options, and today's the day the doughy dessert snack is celebrated. Yes, it's World Doughnut… Read more Video, Audio

5:51 AM.A south Canterbury farmer is thrilled to have discovered a colony of rare long-tailed bats on his farm. The tiny bats used to be common throughout New Zealand in the 1800s - they were once a common… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.After 10 tumultuous days across the United States, thousands are expected to attend a memorial service today in Minneapolis for George Floyd, whose death in police custody triggered widespread… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.Take a closer look at the picturesque streets of Arrowtown and you may spot tiny sensors, making up what's thought to be the world's densest air monitoring network. It's part of a NIWA project, which… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Joining us now from the fruit and vegetable markets is our Minister of all things fresh, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:11 AM.Travel agents are among those offering migrant workers support at Queenstown's new welfare hub. The Kia Kaha Queenstown Lakes Community Hub opened its doors yesterday with information sessions booked… Read more Audio

5:08 AM.A government funding boost for Discover Waitomo will help keep dozens of people in jobs and retain knowledge vital to the business and area. Discover Waitomo and the country's 31 regional tourism… Read more Audio