The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

On today's First Up pod: the NZ Blood Service needs more plasma and have relaxed the rules around who can donate blood; the Red Rocket conquers the red clay of Roland Garros and we speak to Kiwi cyclist Ben Oliver after his dramatic win at the Tour de Wallonie in Belgium. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

An early morning sports news update.

Wellington train commuters on the Johnsonville line face disruption, after an emergency involving a Metlink train near Khandallah on Saturday night. Adam Burns reports.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Paramedics will be authorised to prescribe medicines in a move aimed at reducing pressure on emergency departments. Hato Hone St John deputy chief executive of clinical services, Jon Moores spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Thats your latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Kiwi cyclist Ben Oliver reflects on his first professional victory and what comes next for his team.

The New Zealand Blood Service is celebrating a record number of plasma donations, but CEO Sam Cliffe explains why they still need people to roll up their sleeves.

Jamie Mackenzie, who plays for Germany, tells First Up about his boys' doubles win on the clay.