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First Up for Wednesday 6 September 2023
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Greens’ James Shaw on National's net zero by 2050 pledge
5:49 AM.Staying with climate emissions. National says it's committing to "net zero by 2050" - even though scientists are urging governments to get into action and set climate targets for the next ten years… Read more Audio
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Green crosses: farmers call for 'workable' regulations
5:45 AM.For about a year now you might've seen green crosses on farm fences around the country. Just like the white crosses that mark a fatal crash, but painted green - they're the sign of a struggling… Read more Audio
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Fan ejected at US Open, surge of Covid-19 at tournament
5:37 AM.US Open Organisers removed a fan from Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday after a complaint from German 12th seed Alexander Zverev. Joining Nathan Rarere from the US Open is Dave Worsley. Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
5:23 AM.This week on TradeMe, a fancy French car of spectacular vintage. AND an auction raising money for Blue September and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson… Read more Audio
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Africa: climate summit being held in Kenya
5:15 AM.We're in Africa a couple of days early - joining Nathan Rarere from Ghana is our correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio
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Qantas boss brings forward retirement, slinks off early
5:06 AM.We're kicking Wednesday off in our usual fashion with Pam Corkery in Brisbane. Audio