First Up for Friday 21 October 2022

5:54 AM.We cross now to London where Henry Riley is on the job for us this morning. Audio

5:49 AM.This week we've been talking to a newly elected mayor every day. And today it's turn of lucky last... Mayor of Matamata Adrienne Wilcock. Audio

5:32 AM.We're getting into the business end of the Women's Rugby World Cup with quarter finals places to be decided over the weekend. One of the teams looking to secure their spot in the top eight are the… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.It's time to whip down to the produce markets now, joining Nathan Rarere is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Encore Mandarins Audio

5:16 AM.The Black Ferns prop Krystal Murray is a proud Northland and Ngapuhi product and on Saturday in Whangarei she will realise a long held dream of playing for her country on her home ground. The match… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Africa now, joining Nathan Rarere from Accra in Ghana is our correspondent Nabil Ahmed. Audio

5:08 AM.To the USA now - Nathan Rarere is joined from New York by our correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio