First Up for Friday 16 February 2024

5:53 AM.This week's fire on the Port Hills of Christchurch has shown us the dangers of a long hot summer. A restricted fire season is in place for Auckland and Northland, meaning it's an offence to light an… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.To Christchurch, where yesterday firefighters moved the cordons around the Port Hills fire to allow some people home - but the massive fire is still not under control. Joining Nathan Rarere is Janice… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.Something a bit different now, animal adoption! The SPCA's Mangere centre in Auckland receives on average 40 animals per day! And its not just cats and dogs. In a new First Up series, Leonard Powell… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.It's that time of the week again, joining us from the markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Golden Peaches Audio

5:16 AM.To Africa now, the capital of Ghana is Accra, and that's where we head now for the latest news out of Africa. It's good morning to our correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

5:11 AM.To the Pacific now - joining us from somewhere in Auckland is Kalafi Moala. Audio

5:05 AM.In New York City, Bevan Hurley is standing by for the big news out of the USA. Audio