First Up for Wednesday 1 October 2025

5:52 AM.It's Blind Low Vision month - First Up talks with music teacher Josaiah Fue about the cost of living and Dan Shepard how the Blind Low VIsion NZ is raising awareness. Audio

5:46 AM.The Middle East reacts to the White House peace plan for Gaza, Alex Baird reports from Doha. Audio

5:26 AM.This week on TradeMe - a Mk1 Escort Rally car and a house that comes with a million dollar Rolls Royce. Audio

5:17 AM.The White Ferns kick off their World Cup campaign later today, producer Matthew Hutching talked with star batter Maddy Green. Audio

5:13 AM.Madagascar's government has been dissolved after widespread protests, Nabil Ahmed Rufai has the story. Audio