First Up Podcast

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.

On today's First Up pod: economist Brad Olsen breaks down yesterday's jobless numbers; Labour's Willow-Jean Prime addresses the political issues of the week, including the scrapping of the BSA and ACT's proposed citizen tests and Taupo has bats, Dan Hutchinson from Taupo News has that story. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

On today's First Up pod: We get the latest from our Europe correspondent, the 25 year old founder of Fankery bakery that has joined the list of businesses which have closed their physical shop, and a surfer gettting ready for Raglan's big event, the World Surf League Championship tour. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

On today's First Up pod: Our US Correspondent talks 'Project Freedom', Giuliani's health and the POTUS assassination hearing, we talk about the annual muster of the North Island's central plateau's Kaimanawa Horses and acting Prime Minister David Seymour discusses immigration policy, work Visas and our relationship with Singapore. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

On Today's First Up pod: Our correspondent Anas Mallick has the latest from Pakistan, Glenn Forsyth on what to look out for this week, Golfing great Greg Turner on LIV Golf's demise, May the 4th at Auckland Stardome and Health professionals on AI self-diagnosis.

On todays First Up Pod - It's Friday!! So we are talking all things fruit with Glenn, Alice joins us with all the world wide news and Nabil beams in from Africa. First Up - The Voice of the Nathan!!!!!

On Todays First Up Pod - We talk to Ellie Jay with all the news from the UK, Jimmy Ellingham on Levin locals concerned about speed limits and the CEO of New Zealand Cricket Geoff Allott is building relationships and strengthening the game of cricket across the world. First Up - The voice of the Nathan!

On Todays First Up Pod: We talk to our correspondent in Sweden, NZ Under 85 Kg Utility back Chad Crenfeldt-Smith calls in from Sir Lanka and we look into Experienced tailors encouraging young people to join the industry. First Up - The voice of the Nathan!

On todays First Up Pod: We find out how dogs are helping keep regional airports free of Spur Winged Plovers. Pine Tress are causing a problem in Southland and Deputy Prime Minster David Seymour talks to Nathan about heavy vehicle regulations. First Up - The Voice of the Nathan.

On todays First Up pod: We find out about the Fresh Meat arm wrestling club, Barry Gamble reminds us about the heroism of Wing Commander James Fraser Barron and the Minister of Fruit & Vedge talks all things fruit! First Up - the voice of the Nathan!

On todays First Up pod: We find out how cyclists are helping the Westpac Rescue helicopter stay in the air, Peter De Graf joins us from the great north to talk milk and a situation at the Far North District Council, Anas Mallick comes in with the lastest news from Pakistan and Labours Willow Jean Prime discusses Nationals latest leadership confinedence debacle. First Up - The voice of the Nathan.

On today's First Up pod, we find out what lookmaxxing is and how it is negativtly affecting young people in New Zealand, Auckland Stars coach Temepara Bailey joins Nathan ahead of this weekend's netball game against the Pulse and a special find is making its way from a Queenstown op shop to Yorkshire.

On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: US correspondent Zach Montellaro updates us on overnight developments in Washington and movements in the Middle East conflict - because a lot can change in a few hours, brace yourself - Cyclone Vaianu is expected to hit the North Island on Sunday, we tell you what you need to know to stay safe and children's author Ruth Paul is on the Circa Theatre sta...

On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: US correspondent Zach Montellaro updates us on overnight developments in Washington and movements in the Middle East conflict - because a lot can change in a few hours, brace yourself - Cyclone Vaianu is expected to hit the North Island on Sunday, we tell you what you need to know to stay safe and children's author Ruth Paul is on the Circa Theatre sta...

On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: 32 countries have agreed to dip into their emergency oil stocks in a bid to curb rising prices, an explanation as to why Iran's new Supreme leader has not yet been seen in public or on TV - neighbouring Pakistan walks a diplomatic tightrope, Anas Mallick joins us from Islamabad; it's back to the polls for Papatoetoe voters after vote fraud in the lo...

On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: a former U.S diplomat overseeing Iran talks about what and when is the offramp to this war; a huge donation of vintage treasures at a Wairarapa op shop and very personal stories of grief, joy and resilience are shared on a new podcast, Far From Town First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

First Up - The Podcast for Monday 2nd March 2026

On today's First Up pod: what's happening to the old Cook St ferry thats parked up in the Sounds; Grant Chapman talks about the season ahead for the Warriors and earth to aliens.. we venture into outer space ... kind of - you can send a message but you need to be in quick! First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

On today's First Up pod: Cinderella you shall go to the ball! A heartwarming story for our OpShop rummage about the donation of 1500 ball gowns; it's a big year for shot putter Tom Walsh, we check in on how his body's holding up ahead of the Commonwealth Games and the huge vcariety of selling methods being employed by real estate agents - it's all about being noticed! First Up - Voice of the Natha...

On today's First Up pod: Australia weighs in on the argument around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor; do we really need to make English an official language or is it just dog whistle politics - we speak to a sociologist and what do those begging and sleeping rough in central Auckland think of the government's new move-on orders? First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

On today's First Up pod: what you need to know after the severe weather experienced in parts of the motu.. as well as what's to come in the next few hours; our very popular fruit and vege man Glenn Forsyth is here with news from the nation's fruit and veggie markets and our reporter Ke-Xin Li introduces us to traditions around the Lunar New Year. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

First Up - The Podcast 13 February 2026

First Up - The Podcast for Thursday 12 February 2026. First Up - Voice of Nathan

On today's First Up pod: we head to Europe where Norway's Royal family is hitting the headlines; Irish rugby writer Will Slattery joins us for a look at this year's 6 Nations; we find out why the folk of Mangawhai have been getting the country's cheapest petrol and in "Opshops get donated the darndest things"....(human remains??) First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

On today's First Up pod: Phil Duncan's here to tell you why it's so darn hot and wet; Ellie Jay has Epstein news from the UK; one man's mission to ease mental distress in rangatahi using AI and we check in with Deputy PM David Seymour. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.