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5:35 AM.61 cents. That's the staggering difference in the cost of a litre of unleaded 91 petrol across Auckland and the AA says the difference could be up to 65 cents a litre for diesel. Motorists have… Read more Audio

5:14 AM.To Europe now, joining us from Germany is Nita Blake-Persen Audio

5:05 AM.Let's begin in the United Kingdom with our correspondent Henry Riley who gave Nathan Rarere the latest in the triple stabbing murders in Nottingham and what is known about how it occurred. Audio

5:52 AM.Several schools are closed, public transport is shut and there is an increased police presence in and around Opotiki as Mongrel Mob Barbarians farewell boss Steven Taiatini, who died after an incident… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.In just over one hour former US president Donald Trump will face the court in Miami for criminal charges of unlawfully keeping US national security documents and lying to officials who tried to… Read more Audio

5:37 AM."5 a day, eat the healthy way" you might remember the jingle?.. neither do I. Well as the cost of living soars, the Te Whatu Ora funded Fruit and Vegetables in Schools project is proving as important… Read more Audio

5:26 AM.This week on TradeMe - a perfectly preserved pick up truck and the chance to buy one of the Auckland waterfront's most recognisable buildings.. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with… Read more Audio

5:17 AM.To the Middle East now - joining Nathan Rarere from Doha is Alex Baird Audio

5:12 AM.To the Pacific now - our correspondent in Fiji this morning is Kalafi Moala. Audio

5:06 AM.Let's begin across the Tasman - joining us from Brisbane is our correspondent Pam Corkery. Audio

5:47 AM.RNZ has placed a web journalist on leave while it investigates their editing of web articles to add a pro-Russian stance. The reporter says they've been doing it for five years, and were never tapped… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.To Australia now where a day of joy has turned into an unimaginable tragedy. At least ten people were killed and 25 others taken to hospital after a bus crashed following what was described as a… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.A nationwide shortage of doctors means people are facing long waits to get an appointment. But one health provider wants to cut those wait times. Bettr.co.nz is an online service that offers video… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.It's time to check out the neighbourhood of Bay of Plenty and LDR's Alisha Evans who's got all the news - Nathan Rarere asked her about some unused land in Katikati being put to a good cause. Audio

5:10 AM.And let's head to Japan with our corrspondent Chris Gilbert. Nathan Rarere asked him about the TEPCO power company which will treat 1 million tonnes of radioactive waste water before discharging it… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.We begin Tuesday's First Up with our correspondent Henry Riley in the UK where Boris Johnson has officially sent his letter of resignation to the speaker of the House of Commons - Nathan Rarere asked… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.Piha locals are warning daredevils to stay away after multiple instances of people climbing slips since Cyclone Gabrielle. In one case, fire rescue & chopper were needed to get people to safety… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.After decades of debate and conjecture, the coastal township of Tairua in the Coromandel looked set to get a new skatepark. But, the skatepark is now subject to a judicial review, lodged at the High… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.With the programme now from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Mr Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:16 AM.To Europe now - basking in Sweden's summer sun is our correspondent Dr Anita Purcell Sjölund. Audio

5:11 AM.To the US now - we're joined from New York by Newshub's North America correspondent Mitch McCann. Audio

5:05 AM.We begin this morning in the UK with news that former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in the inquiry into the finances of the Scottish National Party. With Ntahan Rarere from… Read more Audio

5:51 AM.Baker and rugby league fan Darren Jarrett runs a cafe called Ashby in St Heliers, Auckland. Not only does he make exceptional pies, Darren's TikTok videos are so popular, he's now… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.After 12 requests Minister Michael Wood FINALLY sold his airport shares but that's actually the least of his worries ... The Minister for Auckland is now being formally investigated by the Registrar… Read more Audio

5:20 AM.Twice a week on the regular we hear that music which heralds the appearance on the programme of our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth who joined Nathan in the studio. Fruit of the Week… Read more Audio