First Up

A flu-like illness is being blamed for 79 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinchasa Audio

Bevan Hurley updates us on the killing of a US insurance company CEO in New York Audio

Taupo is gearing up to host the world Iron Man championships, Mayor David Trewavas told Nathan Rarere how preparations are going. Audio

Former Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon took to social media after trying to book last minute flights to Wellington, he spoke with Nathan Rarere about the cost of flying out of the east coast. Audio

With an increase in dog ownership, comes an increase in fleas, Dr Estelle Louarduzzi has advice for dog owners. Audio

Jimmy Ellingham is our reporter in Manawatu, where he has an update on 80th anniversary celebrations for Polish WW2 refugees Audio

Tensions between India and Bangladesh are high, Anas Mallick tells us why.. and also cricket. Audio

The UK Government moves to nationalise rail companies, Henry Riley told us about that from London Audio

Fair Food rescues kai around Auckland, distributing it to those in need, Leonard Powell joined them for a look at how it works Audio

New Plymouth's Pukekura Park hosts this year's Festival of Lights - organiser Sharina Parsottam talked with Nathan Rarere Audio

TradeMe's latest listings include a cool caravan and a first edition Harry Potter - Emma Bacon talks us through the listings Audio

The food crisis in Gaza continues with no end in sight, Alex Baird joined First Up from Doha. Audio