First Up for Wednesday 16 August 2023

5:52 AM.Time now for our weekly catch up with the co-leader of the Green Party... They've recently released a big policy idea around solar power and energy efficient homes. And yesterday, Marama Davidson was… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.We've reached the business end of the FIFA Womens World Cup - and while the Football Ferns are now spectators like the rest of us in Australia its a different story. The Matildas are alive and well… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.Do you need to move overseas, but can't bear putting your furry family member in the cargo hold? That was the predicament for the people behind Pet Transfurs - a pet-friendly charter flight service… Read more Audio

5:28 AM.This week on TradeMe - the building which housed Auckland's first McDonald's and a perfectly preserved Morris Minor which is being auctioned for charity with only a $1 reserve. But first, producer… Read more Audio

5:19 AM.To the Middle East now - Alex Baird is our correspondent in Doha. Audio

5:12 AM.Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 election. This relates to efforts by Trump and his team to influence officials in the state of Georgia. Nathan… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.Let's kick Wednesday off in Football mad Australia - joining the programme from Brisbane is Pam Corkery. Audio