First Up for Wednesday 9 July 2025

5:52 AM.Tui-Alofa Patolo is our new weightlifting star, and she's only been lifting for just over a year. Audio

5:47 AM.Israel's Prime Minister is in Washington, and he's brought a gift of a Nobel nomination for Donald Trump - Alex Baird is with us from Doha Audio

5:24 AM.Jaffas are on their way out, and TradeMe sellers are taking advantage - Emma Bacon has the details Audio

5:16 AM.Japan is heading toward elections for their parliament's Upper House, Chris Gilbert has been looking at the opinion polls Audio