First Up Podcast

On today's First Up pod - the Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt is open for limited humanitarian relief and the evacuation of foreign nationals; outgoing deputy prime minister Carmel Sepuloni joins us on the eve of the special votes coming out; put some CRC on the bike chain... we're down in the deep south, where the famous Tour of Southland cycling race is in full swing and a local bootmaker, i...

On today's First Up pod - we speak to the entrepeneur trying to make sustainable furniture .. out of seaweed .. seat weed? We find out what is going on with Hamilton's Festival of Weird and Blackcap Jimmy Neesham tells us how they're taking inspiration from the All Blacks at the Cricket World Cup. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - Israel identifies two African hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza; The counting of the special votes for Election 23 will be completed this Friday, National Deputy Nicola Willis joins us to talk coalitions and We're in the Coromandel examining the damage of Cyclone Lola First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - we have the latest from Gaza as the humanitarian crisis grows; Sport Minister Grant Robertson joins us from Paris in the wake of the All Blacks loss And we hear the story of a dutch couple celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary, and what it has to do with the small town of Pahiatua First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - we go to the US where a suspect has been named in the mass shooting in Maine; we have the latest from Gaza as Israel ramps up it's attack on Hamas; it's crunch time, the business end, Winner takes all, the big dance, the final countdown to the Rugby World Cup Final, First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - hospitals in Gaza are stopping all but life-saving operations, with fuel supplies needed to power medical equipment running low, South African rugby officials have come out in support of under fire player Bongi Mbonambi, EU Leaders are gathering in Belgium to discuss conflicts in the Middle-East and Ukraine and we went to find out where rugby fans will be watching the fin...

On today's First Up pod - Bushfires are burning throughout Queensland, Cyclone Lola is bearing down on Vanuatu, as unrest in the Middle-East intensifies, experts are battling a war of another kind - social media is full of misleading information and the Black Caps have got a good thing going at the Cricket World Cup in India.

On today's First Up pod - we have the latest from Gaza as Israel ramps up it's attack on Hamas; Tai Rawhiti grapples with mounting weather related costs and we catch up Brodie Retallick's mum - who'll be watching the Rugby World Cup final from home. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - Rishi Sunak has been in Israel - we have the latest from Gaza; we dip in for a taste of the Tauranga Arts Festival that is on this weekend; podcaster extroadinaire Andy Rowe joins us again as we preview the Rugby World Cup Semi-Final clash with Argentina and we hear from the pro golfer who went from chemotherapy back to the winning circle in the less than 6 months. First...

On today's First Up pod - US President Joe Biden confirms visit to Israel as the death toll rises on both sides of the conflict; New Zealand boxer Mea Motu gets her health on track in time for an international championship; Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson talks to us about having their highest election result in a decade and actor Sam Neill on his comeback from cancer First Up - Voice of the...

On today's First Up pod - up to 10 Britons remain as hostages in Gaza, we're in the UK for the latest; National deputy Nicola Willis talks to us about her party's victory, election promises and the portfolio she hopes to get; we hear from winners of electorates where the flip from Labour to National came out of the blue and the story of a woman who fell pregnant twice in the space of just 18 days....

On today's First Up pod - ACT leader David Seymour joins us for before the polls close on the weekend; Fiji lock horns with England for the Rugby World Cup quarter final on Monday - we cross to Suva as the nation gets excited; the All Blacks squad for Sunday's quarter final against Ireland will be named shortly, we'll get list for you as soon as it's out and roving reporter Leonard Powell gets sco...

On today's First Up pod - humanitarian groups appeal for aid corridors out of Gaza; Labour's support grows but Winston Peters could hold balance of power - deputy prime minister Carmel Sepuloni gives us her last interview before the voting closes and next week, the Beehive will have some fresh faces - who helps new MPs settle into their roles and navigate the most powerful building in the country....

On today's First Up pod - Hamas continues to hold more than 100 people hostage including high ranking Israeli officers - we go to Tel Aviv; Green Party co-leader James Shaw on fiscal holes and the coalition merry-go-round and we're in the Tamaki electorate, a seat held by former Prime Minister Robert Muldoon for 31 years.. and now one of the closest races in the 2023 election campaign. First Up -...

On today's First Up pod - Israel declares war on Hamas - more than 700 people have already died. We cross to Tel Aviv for the latest; National's deputy leader Nicola Willis joins the programme from the campaign trail; a council miscalculation sees some West Coast residents receive a rates bill with up to a 100 per cent increase and we hear from a Kiwi set to break the world record for the most bun...

On today's First Up pod - hundreds are dead as Israel and Hamas become locked in a new wave of violence; it's the final week before the election - The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji joins us and we meet a man who says setting up a community pantry was his best career move. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - our correspondent in New York has been at the trial of Crypto-king Sam Bankman Fried; our minister of fruit and veges reveals a berry good fruit of the week; we cross to France ahead of the All Blacks final pool match against Uruguay; ACT deputy Brooke Van Velden talks to us about her catch up over a cuppa with Paula Bennett and we talk to a Kiwi mayor who's made history...

On today's First Up pod - Rishi Sunak announces new rules around cigarette sales in the UK; we get the latest from Europe where support for Ukraine might be waning; we cross to Suva as the corruption case against Fiji's former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama nears an end; Black Caps bowling coach on preparations for the Cricket World Cup kicking off in India and deputy prime minister Carmel Sepul...

On today's First Up pod - an All Blacks jersey signed by Richie McCaw that's not as black as the name suggests; the Green Party's Ricardo Menendez March talks policy priorities; we meet people picking trapeze over the treadmill as 'Circus training' replaces 'Circuit training' and COSTCO in New Zealand is one year old - and we're setting records in the bakery department. First Up - Voice of the Nat...

On today's First Up pod - Police in the UK probe more allegations against Russell Brand; the Ranfurly Shield has been through the ringer, and the man tasked with fixing it is pretty sure he's got the answer to what that white powdery substance photographed on the Log O Wood was; National deputy Nicola Willis discusses all things campaign trail and we're off to university to hear from some Auckland...

On today's First Up pod - the US government narrowly avoids a shutdown and woos Pacific leaders at a summit in Washington DC; Glenn Forsyth cuts crisp with news from the world of fruit and veges; New Zealand First's deputy leader Shane Jones discusses policy and pre-poll voting starts today - reporter Leonard Powell visits a retirement village to ask seniors for their thoughts on the battle of the...

On today's First Up pod - Jimmy Ellingham in for Nathan: Glenn Forsyth talks about the Chinese Moon Festival and reveals his fruit of the week; ACT's deputy leader Brooke Van Velden is here, with just over two weeks until Election 2023 and we hear from New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson ahead of the All Blacks' World Cup clash with Italy. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Prince Harry's nemisis, Kiwi journalist Dan Wooton is suspended from his high-profile job in the UK; if New Zealand and South Africa clash in a Rugby World Cup game, they won't be allowed to wear their traditional black and green jerseys - we find out why; deputy prime minister Carmel Sepuloni is with us and the soggy ground causes a 13 metre deep sinkhole and sewer collap...

On today's First Up pod: Daniel Andrews resigns as Victoria Premier; Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson on potentially bringing 18 MPs into Parliament and her party's Best start payment; demand for plants is on the rise on TradeMe and do more people really fail their restricted driving tests than ever before, Or are people just being more vocal about it? We get behind the wheel to find out. Fir...

On today's First Up pod: China ramps up it's ban on Japanese sourced seafood; we dissect Australia's loss to Wales at the Rugby World Cup; National's deputy Nicola Willis joins us to answer all our coalition questions and we visit the true blue Pakuranga Electorate to see what they make of a potential New Zealand First partnership. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!