First Up for Friday 28 July 2023

5:51 AM.Fancy some dill and mustard ice-cream or glazed ham gelato? How about some kumara brulee? It's what the judges will encounter at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato awards when they sample a whopping 270… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.It's been another big week in politics, starting with the resignation of government Minister Kiri Allan. There's also been a visit from the Australian Prime Minister and the US Secretary of State… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.The Football Ferns may have come back down to earth with a 1 nil loss to the Phillipines on Tuesday night, but all hope is not lost. A win against Switzerland on Sunday night, or MAYBE a draw, will… Read more Audio

5:21 AM.Time now for a chilly walk around the produce markets now with the Minister of Fruit and Veges, Mr Glenn Forsyth.

Fruit of the Week: Avocados Audio

5:12 AM.We're jumping across to Ghana now to catch up with our African correspondent Nabil Ahmed. Audio

5:06 AM.We start in the United States this morning with our trusty correspondent Bevan Hurley in New York City. Audio