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5:24 AM.Berries are the stars of the week in fruit, but first our Minister of Fruit and Veggies is down in the dumps.. his favourite TV show has ended for the season. Audio

5:16 AM.The manhunt continues for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Katherine Firkin has the latest. Audio

5:11 AM.Europe reacts to the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio

5:51 AM.Leonard Powell dives into the mid-week cricket competition Last Man Standing Audio

5:46 AM.Official police figures said 42,000 people attended Hikoi mo Te Tiriti, Katie Kenny tells us how they come up with these numbers. Audio

5:23 AM.What's Glenn's Fruit of the week?? Here's a clue STRAWBERRIES!

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5:15 AM.A flu-like illness is being blamed for 79 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinchasa Audio

5:10 AM.Bevan Hurley updates us on the killing of a US insurance company CEO in New York Audio

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

5:50 AM.Fair Food rescues kai around Auckland, distributing it to those in need, Leonard Powell joined them for a look at how it works Audio

5:45 AM.New Plymouth's Pukekura Park hosts this year's Festival of Lights - organiser Sharina Parsottam talked with Nathan Rarere Audio

5:24 AM.TradeMe's latest listings include a cool caravan and a first edition Harry Potter - Emma Bacon talks us through the listings Audio

5:16 AM.The food crisis in Gaza continues with no end in sight, Alex Baird joined First Up from Doha. Audio

5:06 AM.Negotiations continue for the release of the remaining members of the Bali Nine, Pam Corkery has the story Audio

5:52 AM.Kebab fan Big Boi Bari is a man on a mission, to eat and rate a kebab from every kebab shop in Auckland. Audio

5:45 AM.Finance Minister Nicola Willis talked bird flu and other issues of the week with Nathan Rarere Audio

5:36 AM.Welshman Terry Rosoman wanted to do something spectacular for Movember, so he went for a run in the mountains - armed with a GPS unit, and a sense of humour. Audio

5:22 AM.Gisborne has a wonky sign problem, reporter Zita Campbell has the story Audio

5:13 AM.A Japanese supermarket had a furry visitor - Chris Gilbert tells us about the bear in the deli-section. Audio

5:06 AM.Assisted dying is now legal in the UK, Henry Riley reports from London Audio