First Up for Friday 18 August 2023

5:52 AM.Its whizzed by, and just like that, the Fifa Womens Fifa World Cup has left our shores. It feels just 4 weeks ago that organisers were worried about slow ticket sales but they needn't have stressed… Read more Audio

5:44 AM.The Government unveiled a $20 billion transport budget yesterday investing in cycleways, public transport and much needed pothole maintenance. But it all comes at a cost. The government proposes… Read more Audio

5:38 AM.Quick update for you now, about the Tairua Skate Park in the Coromandel Locals there had been trying for 30 years to get one built, but kept getting denied because of disgruntled residents and bach… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.Here he is, it's our Minister of Fruit and Veggies - Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Navel Oranges Audio

5:15 AM.Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr has put the disappointment of last year's World Championships behind him as he prepares to lineup for the 2023 event in Hungary this weekend. After winning a world… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.We begin this morning in Ghana, from the capital Accra is Mr Nabil Ahmed. Audio