First Up for Wednesday 11 September 2024

5:52 AM.The Ruapehu District is dealing with news that two pulp mills are to close - Mayor Weston Kirton talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio

5:46 AM.The first presidental debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump being held in Philidelphia this afternoon, Bevan Hurley has been looking at how the candidates are preparing. Audio

5:26 AM.A creepy first aid mannequin leads listings on TradeMe this week, Jess Malcom has the details. Audio

5:16 AM.A shooting on the Israel/Jordan border leads news out of the Middle-East, Alex Baird has the wrap from Doha. Audio

5:05 AM.Legal tobacco sales are down in Australia - and it's partly down to illegal cigarettes - expert smoker Pam Corkery has the story Audio