RNZ: First Up Podcast

On today's First Up pod: Finance Minister Nicola Willis goes in to bat for her colleague Chris Bishop as the government takes a bat to road cones; Pam Corkery has all the news from across the ditch, including the latest from the mushroom murder trial and we hear from the whanau of Makareti Papakura and find out how she ended up being the first indigenous woman to study at Oxford University. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Kiwi student Samuel Taylor is studying at Harvard University - but the US government crackdown means he may lose his visa; this week in the world of Trade Me, there's a vintage 90s Barbie doll with crystals up for grabs and just a couple of months 'til the Women's Rugby World Cup, we talk to Ella Ferguson about the Black Ferns' victory over the USA, and we look at what's ahead. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: King Charles is visiting his realm of Canada, UK correspondent Henry Riley has the details; finance minister Nicola Willis joins us for her regular catch up and stack em up or knock em down? We look at the debate over rock cairns in New Zealand's tourism hotspots. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: a signed copy of Taylor Swift's latest album is up for grabs on Trade Me, in CD format - so you might want to also bid on an old CD player there too; and do you use a water filter at home? Our reporter Ke Xin Li visits an Auckland water treatment plant to see how they clean up what falls from the sky to make it safe for drinking. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: our Tokyo correspondent Chris Gilbert updates us on the unfortunate trend of tourists getting stuck on Japan's mountains; we catch up with Black Ferns co captain Kennedy Tukuafu - after that nail biting draw against Canada on the weekend; we have the latest on the new deal between the UK and EU and with Budget Day this Thursday, Nicola Willis tells us she's sticking to tradition. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: South Africa's President calls whites claiming refugee status in the USA cowards, Nabil Ahmed Rufai has his report from Africa; we're in Basel Switzerland for the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song contest and we talk with an educator about the implications of AI in the classroom ..and ask you - how often is it used in your everyday life? First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: One week til Budget Day - we put the Greens alternative budget to Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds and ask what the party be willing to work with; we cross to Islamabad for the latest on the fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan and in Northland, reporter Peter De Graaf tells us about an MMA champion's homecoming in Kaikohe. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: we ask Finance Minister Nicola Willis about the rushed way the government changed the pay equity law; we head to Southland, where local democracy reporter Matt Rosenberg tells us about an abandoned building the community's been trying to get rid of for ages and we catch up with Steve Corica, the coach of Auckland FC, who are in A League semi finals after a record breaking season. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: India has launched strikes on Pakistan - correspondent in Pakistan Anas Mallick has the latest from Islamabad; the government has rushed through changes to pay equity legislation, Carmel Sepuloni is calling for the Women's Minister to resign - Labour's deputy leader joins us; and we go to Wanaka, where Olivia Caldwell tells us about the local rugby club turning 125 years old. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Donald Trump has announced tariffs on non-US made movies; we talk about teens leaving New Zealand for a better life overseas with finance minister Nicola Willis and Tess Brunton has the details on a new alliance between tourism leaders to get more international visitors to explore the North Island. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: some early childhood teachers are warning that an upcoming overhaul of the sector will make centres unsafe and lower teaching standards; we celebrate the anniversary of a popular sandwich; in Australia, a landslide win for Anthony Albanese's Labor Party, and an ousting for Opposition leader Peter Dutton - we catch up with our Brisbane correspondent Pam Corkery. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: we have the latest on the weather; we talk with striking doctors, and find out about the pressure they're under in the current economic enviroment; it's election eve in Australia, Pam Corkery has the details and Super Groove saxophonist Nick Atkinson comes in to talk about K Rd's new FAM festival. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: correspondent Anas Malick is in Pakistan where they're getting ready for an attack from across the border in India; we update the latest from this wild weather; Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni joins us to talk about the government's very tight Budget that's coming up and Taupo news editor Dan Hutchinson tells us about a local athlete who fell 50 metres down a cliff face! First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: in Canada the Liberals led by Mark Carney have won a historic fourth-straight term in government; should we still follow the 'three months for each season' thing? Katie Kenny explains how our seasons are changing and we visit a Hamilton primary school to see what healthy food is available to kids and how it's helping them learn. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

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On today's First Up pod: it's going to be wet and windy for parts of New Zealand with tropical cyclone Tam over Vanuatu and somewhat headed in our direction - Weather Watch head forecaster Philip Duncan gets us ready for what's ahead; and 101 year old croquet champ Neville Sandiford tells us since turning 100 he's taking things a little easier and is a little less competitive. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: the 2025 World Expo has opened in Osaka, we find out how it's going; Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks tourism, trade and the Treaty; in Canterbury reporter Jonathan Leask tells us about toxic algae in Lake Hood and our resident money genius Susan Edmunds explains all the retail rules this Easter weekend. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: The Red Crescent aid group is calling for an inquiry into Israel's killing of paramedics in Gaza; Pam Corkery joins us from Queensland where the federal election campaign is in full swing and a new study highlights the rising level of abuse against our female MPs, their families and their staff. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: millions of protesters across the US have rallied against Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the weekend, we cross to the US and Europe for the latest tariff reaction; and at home we hear from 33 year old GP, Dr Richard Lowe, who tells us about why it's so important for him to have part-ownership in his clinic. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are here - we see how the news has been greeted around the world - from the UK Africa; former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Phil Goff is back in Aotearoa after he was sacked for publicly questioning Donald Trump's understanding of history - he tells us he has no regrets, and would do it again. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: our Middle East correspondent has the latest from Gaza where Israel is seizing 'large areas' of land and ordering residents to leave; in Otago, reporter Tess Brunton tells us about a new report showing significant healthcare service shortfalls, and inequity in accessing care in Wanaka and we catch up with rugby expert Ella Ferguson to look at what's in store for the final two weeks of Super Rugby Aupiki. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: In Pakistan they're rounding up Afghan refugees and sending them home; Australia prepares for the election and a special visit; there's a chance to hang with some quirky birds at Auckland Zoo and our reporter Ke-Xin Li talks to parents trying to do the best for their kids while earning a low wage. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Kiwi Muslims are marking the end of Ramadan - and thousands will be at Eden Park today for Eid celebrations, organiser Javed Dadabhai tells us what's happening; UK correspondent and award-winning Reporter of the Year Henry Riley tells us how the UK is preparing for Trump's tariffs and economic growth minister Nicola Willis wants a third major supermarket in Aotearoa, we asked people on the street what they think. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: we have the latest on the devastating Myanmar earthquake from our correspondent in Bangkok; US reaction to Vice-President JD Vance's visit to a remote base in Greenland; in Europe anti-government protests continue in Turkey and as GP wait times get longer, our producer Mahvash Ikram hears from some doctors who say the 15 minute appointment time is not long enough to meet people's needs. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Te Kuiti is buzzing with the sound of shears today as shearers gather for the NZ Champs and watch for the running of the sheep; Bevan Hurley reports in from New York where Signal-Gate continues to amaze - and the measles outbreak grows to include 17 states and it's getting scary how talented our young people are. Our reporter Ke Xin Li meets brilliant trumpet player Celine Wu who is only 10 year old! First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: we ask Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni if New Zealand politicians use group chats to talk policy; Prince Harry steps down from his own charity; we hear about fresh talks between the US government and the Taliban and Taranaki reporter Robin Martin tells us about local farmers who say it's the worst drought they've seen in about 40 years. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: basketball legend Casey Frank tells us about what's surprised him so far in this year's NZ NBL season; Alex Baird in Doha reports on Academy Award winning director Hamdan Ballal who was detained by Israel yesterday and we ask Aucklanders what they think of the food scraps bin two years after the system was introduced First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: the blossoms are blooming in Japan, our Tokyo correspondent Chris Gilbert tells us about that and another case of political scandal; in the UK bird flu has been detected in sheep for the first time; finance minister Nicola Willis hints at progress towards a third supermarket competitor and the All Whites make history at Eden Park First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund updates us on work continues on a plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine; Katherine Firkin updates us on the latest from the USA where President Trump ramps up his battle against legal and illegal immigrants and Ke-xin Li finds out how the Auckland region is preparing for drought. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: New Zealand's finest were celebrated last night at the New Zealander of the Year Awards, Local Hero of the Year winner - maths teacher Subash Chandar K joins us; Bevan Hurley is in North America where Canada's new Prime Minister has called a snap election and we hear from snowboarder Zoi Sedowski Synnott who's training for the Park and Pipe World Championships in Switzerland. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: 14 year old dog-surfing champ retires; US astronauts land safely off the coast of Florida after 9 months stuck in space; Jaffar Express hijacking suspends train services; 15-year-old runner Sam Ruthe breaks 4 minute mile record; Ellie Jay reports from London; Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni takes a look at the week in politics. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: we ask Finance Minister Nicola Willis why the government is okay with legalising online casinos; Pam Corkery has a tale from Australia of a woman's failed plan to sell human toes; Jimmy Ellingham tells us about a damning coroner's report on a death at Palmerston North Hospital and in the wonderful world of Trade Me - there's a fun family wagon for sale, or it could be a two storey tiny house. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: rugby analyst Ella Ferguson joins us to look at a great start for Super Rugby Aupiki; in the UK the focus is on welfare reform; in the Middle East, the US has launched more airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels and our reporter Ke-Xin Li looks at the social phenomenon of queueing in New Zealand. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: in the United States - at least 33 people have been killed by tornadoes in the south; Glenn Forsyth's here with the autumnal fruit and veges you need to know about and we hear about thousands of young Kiwis who suffer from strokes each year, but some say they don't get the support they need. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Five plus a day with Minister Glenn Forsyth - he's back with Fruit of the Week; Bevan Hurley has the latest from New York as the Trump throw tarrifs around like frisbees at a company picnic; Mahvash Ikram catches up with some of those who were first to help in Christchurch after the terrorist attacks six years ago and we ask Northland's tractor pull champion Ella Martin how she juggles her midwife studies with getting behind the big wheel. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Canadian political expert David Moscrop educate us on Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney; hundreds of train passengers in Pakistan have been taken hostage in Pakistan; Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni talks through the week in politics and Olivia Caldwell is down south to catch us up on all the fun at the Wanaka A and P show. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: we're joined by the legendary actor Michael Hurst, who'll tell us about a very popular play that's touring Aotearoa; Aussie PM Malcolm Turnbull's doubled down on his criticism of Trump, meanwhile there's a huge clean up after cyclone Alfred, Pam Corkery joins us with the details and our reporter Ke Xin Li asks what kind of touching is appropriate in the workplace - especially if its an 'animated discussion' First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: in Japan, Chris Gilbert tells us about an arrest over the crime of squeezing bread; we hear about plans to tackle waste in Marlborough where they throw out nearly double the national average amount of rubbish; Finance minister Nicola Willis talks about taxes on charities, school lunches, and another bad poll for the government and we hear about a New Zealand company using wool in their packaging. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: we wrap up a busy weekend in international news and sport - as the Black Caps play the final of the Champion's Trophy; Auckland Council's planning to turn Takapuna Golf Course back into a wetland to prevent future flooding - Auckland councillor Richard Hills joins us to explain what's happening and we hear from some affected golfers. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Our correspondent in Queensland Pam Corkery is up early with the latest as the potentially devastating Tropical Cyclone Alfred gets closer to the coast; Bevan Hurley joins us from New York near the end of a very busy week in US politics; the associate Minister of Fruit and Veges Tony Teau is here with Fruit of the Week and the owner of a pet cemetry tells our producer Mahvash Ikram about how Kiwis deal with the death of their furry companions. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!