First Up for Tuesday 6 May 2025 First Up

Nicola Willis on new govt spending in Budget

politics

5:51 AM.Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds to Donald Trump's threat to impose a tariff on non-American made movies. Audio
US: President wants 100% tariffs on foreign films

world

5:46 AM.President Trump is to slap a 100% tariff on films made outside the USA, and to re-open Alcatraz Prison - Katherine Firkin has the latest from New York Audio
Tauranga sells Marine Precinct, parking expands in CBD

local council

5:25 AM.Alisha Evans joins First Up from Tauranga where they've just sold the city's Marine Precinct Audio
North Island tourism groups unite to entice global visitors

tourism

5:19 AM.Regional tourism organisations are getting together to encourage tourists to visit North Island sights, Tess Brunton reports on this new initiative. Audio
Japanese airline blames manga prophecy for low sales

world

5:13 AM.Japan and China are facing off against each other in the middle of the ocean, Chris Gilbert has the story from Tokyo Audio

First Up for Tuesday 6 May 2025