First Up for Thursday 5 December 2024

5:54 AM.Taupo is gearing up to host the world Iron Man championships, Mayor David Trewavas told Nathan Rarere how preparations are going. Audio

5:48 AM.Former Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon took to social media after trying to book last minute flights to Wellington, he spoke with Nathan Rarere about the cost of flying out of the east coast. Audio

5:38 AM.With an increase in dog ownership, comes an increase in fleas, Dr Estelle Louarduzzi has advice for dog owners. Audio

5:25 AM.Jimmy Ellingham is our reporter in Manawatu, where he has an update on 80th anniversary celebrations for Polish WW2 refugees Audio

5:17 AM.Tensions between India and Bangladesh are high, Anas Mallick tells us why.. and also cricket. Audio

5:10 AM.The UK Government moves to nationalise rail companies, Henry Riley told us about that from London Audio