First Up

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins First Up every Tuesday, this week she joined Nathan Rarere fresh from Koroneihana celebrations at Ngaruawahia Audio

A race from London to Albania using only public transport sounds like fun, Nathan Rarere spoke with race organiser James Finnerty Audio

The far north is having the Maori Ward discussion, Local Democracy reporter Susan Botting talks us through how that's playing out. Audio

Japan's heading for a new Prime Minister after the ruling party changes leader, Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio

The result of Venezuela's contentious election is yet to be settled, Kate Pereyra-Gracia has the update from Argentina Audio

A British billionaire is missing after a yacht sank in wild weather off Sicily, Henry Riley has the latest out of the UK Audio

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced an investment in road policing - Nathan Rarere spoke with the AA's Simon Douglas about potential changes to road-side drug and alcohol testing Audio

Driver test waiting times are growing forcing some new drivers to travel hundreds of kilometres for a test - producer Mahvash Ikram has this story Audio

It's avocado season, our Minister of Fruit and Veggies is Glenn Forsyth and he welcomed them to 2024 Audio

Ukraine is making gains in to Russian territory, watching on from the safety of nearby Sweden is Anita Purcell-Sjölund Audio

New polls suggest the race for US President is opened up in Kamala Harris' favour, Katherine Firkin has the latest from New York City. Audio

Solomon Airlines is announcing a new direct flight from Auckland to the popular Santo island in Vanuatu. This comes as a Vanuatu resort owner says the demise of the national carrier has actually… Read more Audio