First Up for Monday 16 June 2025

5:51 AM.The use Artificial Intelligence is widespread and is now being used to reduce loneliness - Ke Xin Li talked to people with AI partners. Audio

5:46 AM.US correspondent Katherine Firkin has the details of a weekend protests, parades and political assassinations Audio

5:24 AM.Minister of Fruit and Veggies joins First Up for his only appearance this Matariki week Audio

5:13 AM.Russia and Ukraine might see themselves around the negotiating table soon, Anita Purcell-Sjölund joins First Up from Sweden. Audio