First Up for Wednesday 4 February 2026

5:54 AM.Mangawhai has had the cheapest petrol price in the country since September, producer Jeremy Parkinson finds out why. Hint: competition!! Audio

5:48 AM.The six nations kicks off Friday morning NZ time, with defending champions France hosting Ireland. Nathan Rarere talked with rugby writer Will Slattery Audio

5:24 AM.All sorts of things get donated to Op Shops around Aotearoa... even human remains. Nathan Rarere talks with Vinnies Bay of Plenty area manager Lorna Edlin. Audio

5:15 AM.The French government finally passes a budget, Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe Audio