First Up for Tuesday 13 October 2020

5:52 AM.Roderick Aldridge has never used cannabis in his life, but the 80-year-old Hamilton man will be voting to legalise the drug in the upcoming referendum. He's even been delivering New Zealand Drug… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Since the Second World War US military operations have been contaminating the Pacific with toxic substances, including chemical weapons and radioactive material. It's estimated that hundreds of… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.Auckland water blasting businesses are sighing with relief, now that the region's water restrictions have been eased for commercial users. But the region's water woes are far from over. The area's… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.After their own winter lockdown of sorts New Zealand's bees are getting busy again. The blooming flowers and warmer weather mark the start of swarm season, when bees form new hives because their old… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.This week on TradeMe's featured auctions - two vehicles, a fire-engine-red Ford Van and particularly well maintained three wheeled Morgan. But first, TradeMe's Millie Silvester tells producer Jeremy… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.We begin in the UK where Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced what is being called a "three-tier" lockdown plan. Indira Stewart speaks to our correspondent in London, Henry Riley. Audio