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5:49 AM.To Christchurch, where yesterday firefighters moved the cordons around the Port Hills fire to allow some people home - but the massive fire is still not under control. Joining Nathan Rarere is Janice… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.Something a bit different now, animal adoption! The SPCA's Mangere centre in Auckland receives on average 40 animals per day! And its not just cats and dogs. In a new First Up series, Leonard Powell… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.It's that time of the week again, joining us from the markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Golden Peaches Audio

5:16 AM.To Africa now, the capital of Ghana is Accra, and that's where we head now for the latest news out of Africa. It's good morning to our correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

5:11 AM.To the Pacific now - joining us from somewhere in Auckland is Kalafi Moala. Audio

5:05 AM.In New York City, Bevan Hurley is standing by for the big news out of the USA. Audio

5:50 AM.Time now for our weekly check-in with the deputy leader of the Opposition, Carmel Sepuloni. Audio

5:45 AM.The fire that broke out on the Port Hills in Christchurch yesterday has continued burning overnight. Residents near the area were urged to evacuate yesterday afternoon. An evacuation centre was set up… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.Data from ESR shows that the country is still gripped in our fifth wave of coronavirus infections, and the dominant strain is called J N 1. This latest mutated variant of Omicron is now responsible… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Time now to get the latest from the mighty Waikato from RNZ reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod. She started by telling Nathan Rarere all about the Hamilton Arts Festival. Audio

5:14 AM.Nathan Rarere is joined by Nita Blake-Persen, standing by in Germany. Audio

5:06 AM.First out of the blocks this morning is our UK report, joining Nathan Rarere from London is correspondent Ellie Jay. Audio

5:52 AM.If you haven't already been hit over the head with the ads... today is Valentines Day. Of course that often means flowers, and in particular... red roses, which can be a thorn in your wallet. Our… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.We know some of you early risers like to get out on the Water and shred a few waves, well this is a story for you. The 12th Annual Aotearoa Surf Film Festival kicks off today, a 21 date venture… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.This week on TradeMe, one of East Auckland's only castles is up for grabs as well as a US army truck straight out of M*A*S*H. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with TradeMe's Tiana Barns… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.Our regular Wednesday correspondent in the Middle-East is on leave this week, so standing by in Pakistan is Muhammad Anas Mallick Audio

5:12 AM.To the US now - Bevan Hurley is our correspondent in New York. Audio

5:06 AM.Let's begin in Australia, where we're joined by fan favourite Pam Corkery. Audio

5:48 AM.To politics now and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced Budget Day will be May the 30th. Ms Willis was grilled on the planned public service cuts in the Finance and Expenditure Select… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.Its been a year since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc on areas around the North Island. The West Auckland beach community of Karekare was hit hard by the storm, with wrecked homes, destroyed roads and… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Time now to get the latest from Rotorua with local democracy reporter Laura Smith. Audio

5:16 AM.To Japan now, where there's been a radioactive water leak at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Our correspondent Chris Gilbert has been in Fukushima, he told me about five and a half tonnes leaked out. Audio

5:11 AM.To Argentina now, Kate Pereyra-Garcia is RNZ's correspondent in South America. Audio

5:06 AM.We begin Tuesday's programme in the UK, our correspondent in London is Henry Riley. Audio