First Up for Wednesday 24 May 2023

5:52 AM.Now it's time to talk to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. Audio

5:46 AM.The Kiwi bird is sacred to New Zealanders. So it goes without saying that most people in our team couldn't bring themseleves to watch a video from Zoo Miami where a Kiwi named Paora was shown off… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.The stricken container ship MV Shiling's spent it's first night in calm waters after being towed to the safety of Wellington Harbour. It sent out a mayday nearly two weeks ago after losing power off… Read more Audio

5:31 AM.Have you ever lost something with immense sentimental value, hoped against hope that it would show up, then eventually became resigned to the fact that you're never going to see it again? That… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.Time now to get the latest from Europe with Nita Blake-Persen Audio

5:11 AM.And time now to cross to Tonga where Kalafi Moala and his neighbour's rooster have the latest for us Audio

5:06 AM.For all the latest news from Australia including the Rolf Harris' death overnight we cross to our correspondent Pam Corkery. Audio