First Up for Tuesday 3 May 2022

5:51 AM.The National Party leader Christopher Luxon revealed his party's vision for the country yesterday in a pre-budget speech. He outlined what he calls the "five critical levers of prosperity" to help New… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Why is it that in the year 2022 women have 20 per cent less retirement savings than men? That's the question that prompted the creation of a new digital platform designed to help New Zealand women… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.It was back to school for students around the country yesterday, the first time they had class under the orange Covid traffic light setting. At orange, masks are encouraged but not mandatory indoors… Read more Audio

5:15 AM.In Japan much of the country currently has a week off work for Golden Week Our correspondent Chris Gilbert told me what happens during this Golden Week, but he began with an update on the tourist boat… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.In the UK, where Cinderella won't be going to the ball anytime soon and free-range eggs are officially back on the menu.. Our London correspondent Hope Bolger joins us Audio