First Up for Friday 13 September 2024

5:51 AM.Whangamata is at the centre of the Golden Oldies universe this weekend as the town hosts the annual Bob Scott Toe Kickers Tournament. Nathan Rarere spoke with tournament stalwart Kevin Brookes Audio

5:46 AM.A charity in Palmerston North has moved to a bigger location, Little Stars is hoping the move improves support for the city's children with disabilities. Audio

5:24 AM.Golden Tamarillo's are a thing this week - if you can find them - Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth has news from the produce markets - and reveals his Fruit of the Week. (NZ Apples) Audio

5:16 AM.Floods in Nigeria, mPox in the DRC and self-medicating gorillas - it's another week in Africa with Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

5:05 AM.Candidates Harris and Trump are back on the campaign trail after this week's debate, Bevan Hurley is following close behind, taking notes. Audio