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5:35 AM.Biblical condemnation of Homosexuality has been used as justification for anti-gay sentiment and actions by many sections of Christianity. But a new documentary sheds light on the fact that the very… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.To Marlborough now where we join Local Democracy Reporting programme journalist Maia Hart, who's got news about wheelie bins! Audio

5:17 AM.Former US president Donald Trump has confirmed he will run for the 2024 US presidential election at an announcement at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Our US correspondent Simon Marks spoke with… Read more Audio

5:11 AM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Vietnam attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. And she has one message... New Zealand is open for business. Time to ctach up with First Up's… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Joining Nathan Rarere is our UK correspondent Henry Riley. Audio

5:53 AM.Daily Covid-19 cases topped 4-thousand for the first time in three months yesterday, and it remains unclear when this wave will peak given the number of new variants in circulation. Joining Nathan… Read more Audio

5:49 AM.The Prime Minister has just landed in Vietnam and so has our business editor Gyles Beckford. He's checked in to his hotel in Ho Chi Min City. Audio

5:43 AM.To Australia now where authorities say they're dealing with the biggest flood operation in the state's history, as reinforcements arrive from New Zealand. Hundreds of residents in the town of Forbes… Read more Audio

5:33 AM.This week - all things going to plan - NASA's Artemis rocket should blast into space. The massive, unmanned rocket will take astronauts back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo programme… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Time to check in with the good folks at Trademe now. And this morning we hear about a celebrity chef's multi-million dollar mansion which is for sale, and a signed Black Ferns jersey. But first… Read more Audio

5:15 AM.Time now to get the latest from the Middle East with our correspondent Alex Baird. Audio

5:09 AM.To Australia now, where defence personnel and volunteers from around the world are pouring into New South Wales for rescue and relief efforts. The state's emergency services are facing their largest… Read more Audio

5:51 AM.Time to catch up with the deputy leader of the Opposition now. This morning we're talking National's vow to once again allow exploring for deepsea oil and gas; whether the Reserve Bank still has… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.In a world full of fast fashion, cheap appliances and quick-to-outdate electronics, a group of repairers are urging people to think twice before hiffing things in the bin. Repair cafés are an… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.To the United States now, where the Republicans are getting closer to scoring a majority in the House , but 19 congressional races - including several in California - remain uncalled. Joining Nathan… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Time now to go to Taranaki for the latest from our local democracy reporter Craig Ashworth. Audio

5:15 AM.To Japan now where one town has started live streaming its leaders faces during meetings. But first, our correspondent in Tokyo Chris Gilbert told us why, as the world's population continues to rise… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Australia now where thousands of people in New South Wales are stranded after another bout of flooding New South Wales search and rescue say they will be calling on New Zealand for help after more… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Time now to cross to our UK correspondent Ellie Jay. Audio