Meet the world's first Professor of Pacific Early Childhood Education.

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to first up about local council reform and last week's unemployment figures.

Symone Tafuna'i has touched down back in Auckland after competing in the 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games. Symone tells First Up about the race and representing Samoa on the international stage.

Local Democracy Reporter Max Frethey bring First Up the latest from the Nelson and Tasman regions.

Correspondent Henry Riley has the latest from London.

The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

There's a lot of chat about solar panels for our rooftops, but where else might it make sense to put them? Claire Concannon visits the University of Canterbury's Electric Power Engineering Centre to learn about their involvement in a big European project exploring the use of solar panels on vehicles and in car parks. Plus, she speaks to one researcher who is focused on planning for global catastrophes.

What happens when your car breaks down or you suddenly need the dentist? We should all have an emergency fund to cover those unexpected bills but how many of us actually do? Katy Gosset looks at how to get started.

Know your rights - or you could be one of those New Zealanders who collectively lose tens of millions by refusing to complain

A wrap of the day's big stories