First Up for Wednesday 30 August 2023

5:45 AM.National party leader Christopher Luxon was forced to move an outdoor media interview on Monday after it was hijacked by Vision NZ candidate Karl Mokaraka. Mr Mokaraka accused him of not visiting… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.The cost of living crisis affects everyone - even lovers of the sausage roll are not immune to the rising cost of their favourite petrol station warmer treat. But how much are you prepared to pay… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.This week on TradeMe, the perfect dwelling for a very wealthy person who isn't allowed to leave the country - but would love to live in Tuscany. And a car that wouldn't look out of place in that very… Read more Audio

5:15 AM.To Africa now - joining Nathan Rarere from Ghana's capital Accra is Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

5:08 AM.Pam's not well this morning - so we'll let her sleep in - so let us head to Alex Baird who's our correspondent in the Middle East. Audio