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5:46 AM.Locals in Hastings will gather on Saturday to call on the central government to step up and prioritise childrens' health over Big Tobacco profits. A range of speakers will share their experiences and… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Nathan Rarere ctches up on space news with chief executive of Trillium Technologies, runs Frontier Development Lab - James Parr. Audio

5:25 AM.Samantha Gee is based in the neighbourhood of Nelson - Nathan Rarere asked her about the deaths of more than a thousand seals in the region. Audio

5:17 AM.The NZ Dance Company is bringing it's newest showcase to Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland over March and April. Featuring two works Imprint and Uku - Behind the Canvas, the company is currently… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Europe now - our correspondent in Sweden is Anita Purcell-Sjölund Audio

5:06 AM.Let's begin in the UK, joining Nathan Rarere from London is Ellie Jay. Audio

5:50 AM.To politics, and Grant Robertson has announced he'll leave Parliament to take up the Vice Chancellor role at Otago University. The outgoing Labour MP and former Finance and Deputy Prime Minister says… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.Here's something for all you foodies. The Iconic Auckland Eats list for 2024 has been released this morning, with 100 top dishes across Auckland, all nominated by the public. There are favourites from… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.This morning at 8 o'clock, Dave Letele the Brown Buttabean has a bit of a different fitness routine happening. He's going to be downtown in Auckland, running a race while carrying two full buckets of… Read more Audio

5:25 AM.Leading the listings this week on TradeMe is a Chevy pick-up and a house in Auckland with an ever changing view. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with TradeMe's Jess Malcolm about a floating… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.To South Asia now - our Pakistan based correspondent in the region is Muhammad Anas Ahsan Mallick. Audio

5:11 AM.To the US now - Bevan Hurley is on the job from New York City and joins the programme now. Audio

5:06 AM.As we do every Wednesday, it's time to cross the Tasman to Brisbane based Pam Corkery Audio

5:50 AM.To politics, and the Ministry of Social Development is going to ramp up benefit sanctions this year. The government wants MSD to complete 'work check-ins' with beneficiaries considered ready for… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.Mobile phones will be officially banned in schools starting next term, but some schools have already implemented the policy. Under the new rules, students will not be allowed to use a phone at school… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.We've investigated golf, speed golf, disc golf and mini golf on First Up... so this next story was the logical next step...Long Drive Golf Picture muscular athletes swinging a golf club like an axe -… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Checking out the neighbourhood of Bay of Plenty with Local Democracy reporter in Whakatane, Diane McCarthy. She told Nathan Rarere all about the area's new 6.3 million dollar water treatment plant. Audio

5:14 AM.To South America now, in Argentina is RNZ's Kate Pereyra-Garcia. Audio

5:06 AM.We'll begin Tuesday's programme in the United Kingdom, joining us from London is our correspondent Henry Riley. Audio

5:51 AM.The famous WOMAD festival is coming up in March, but a petition has been launched calling for headline act Ziggy Marley, son of the late Bob Marley, to be removed from the bill. The online petition… Read more Audio

5:45 AM.Ride sharing can be hit or miss, we've all had our share of five star or one star experiences. But a 70-year-old Hamilton woman has found the secret to happy customers. Shelley Winiana bakes massive… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.To the fresh produce markets now - as always we're joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:14 AM.Let's head to Europe, correspondent Anita Purcell-Sjölund is in Sweden. Audio

5:06 AM.Newshub's North America correspondent is Mitch McCann who joins us now from New York City. Audio

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