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5:05 AM.Joining us this morning from New York City is Newshub's North America correspondent Mitch McCann. Audio

5:52 AM.To politics - and today looks to be the day we get a new government! National leader Christopher Luxon says talks with ACT and New Zealand First have concluded, and he's planning to announce the full… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is back for its 45th Edition this weekend, where thousands of Riders of all skill levels will navigate the 160 kilometre course. For most people, one lap is enough, but… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.Heading in to coconut season, we go now to the fresh produce markets - which look a lot like RNZ's Wellington studios - with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth Fruit of the Week… Read more Audio

5:18 AM.A couple of weeks ago we spoke with Hannah Pascoe from Invercargill who's mission is to become the first blind woman to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Nthan Rarere caught up with Hannah yesterday… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Africa now, joining us from Accra, the capital of Ghana is Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

5:06 AM.Let's head to the USA, our correspondent in New York City is Bevan Hurley. Audio

5:52 AM.To politics, and Christopher Luxon says there's now agreement over most ministerial positions in the new government - but the role of deputy is still up for grabs. National's Nicola Willis has ruled… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Moustaches are certainly back in vogue at the moment, and you're probably seeing even more than usual this month, as people raise money for the Movember charity. But a thrill seeking 21 year old is… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Staying with money - there are a lot of sales on, with substantial Black Friday discounts tomorrow. But new research from World Vision shows New Zealand imported nearly 8 billion dollars worth of… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty recently won the title of Most Beautiful Large Town award in a competition organised by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, the 'Most Beautiful' Awards Its the second time that… Read more Audio

5:16 AM.Strategically placed amongst the kitset furniture and the Lingonberry jam in Sweden is Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio

5:09 AM.Our correspondent in London is Henry Riley - Nathan Rarere asked him if there's been any reaction in the UK to the news of a hostage exchange and a pause in fighting in Gaza. Audio

5:54 AM.Hundreds of people were queuing at Wellington Airport yesterday to rebook their flights after mass cancellations due to the murky weather. Wellington Airport Operations Duty Manager Tim Ferguson… Read more Audio

5:50 AM.To the weather, and low cloud and drizzle in Wellington is expected to disrupt more flights this morning. We'll be hearing from Wellington Airport soon about cancellations - but first - we're joined… Read more Audio

5:39 AM.The journey from professional basketballer to published author isn't the most common pivot you'll see. But thats exactly what Ex Tall Black Nick Horvath has done, fulfilling a dream he says he's had… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.What did you make in woodwork class at school? A bread board? That wooden pencil case ? Northcote College carpentry students have gone a little further this year, transforming the school's Mazda van… Read more Audio

5:20 AM.To the Pacific now - joining First Up from Tonga is Kalafi Moala. Audio

5:13 AM.The leader of Hamas says a deal for a truce in the conflict is close. Our correspondent Sarah Coates is in Tel Aviv, I began by asking what Hamas's leader Ismail Haniyeh said and if there's been a… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Let's kick off Wednesday's programme in Australia, joining Nathan Rarere from Brisbane is Pam Corkery. Audio

5:47 AM.Nathan Rarere spoke with Deputy of Nationa Nicola Willis about coalition talks between National, ACT and NZ First. Audio

5:26 AM.Time now to catch up with our reporters around the motu - and today we're joined by local democracy reporter David Hill in North Canterbury. Audio

5:18 AM.Nathan Rarere spoke with our correspondent in Tokyo Chris Gilbert. Audio

5:05 AM.Let's begin in the UK, Ellie Jay is our correspondent in London and Nathan Rarere asked her about the latest from the Covid-19 inquiry. Audio