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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 Nathan.
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.
Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen!The Women’s Asian Cup kicks off this weekend as the Matildas look to reach at least the semi-finals and secure qualification to next year’s World Cup. Taryn Heddo (10/Paramount+) will be calling the tournament and returns for a look at the Matildas, as well as heavy hitters China and North Korea.Alen Stajcic managed both Australia and their first-up opponents Philippines at Asian Cups (and subsequent World Cups), and both to a high degree of success. He considers where expectations should lie, and reflects on his time with the Filipinas, which he recalls as his fondest in football.Also on the agenda: Juan Mata’s Derby masterclass, Oluwayemi howler sparks the end for Chiefy, FIFA pledge to rebuild football in Gaza and plenty more…Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTSLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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Luan shares what it was like raising two daughters who went on to do college gymnastics and one became an Olympian. We also talk about athletic scholarships and some true recruiting stories.
As many families struggle to pay for school uniforms - the Associate Education Minister is urging school boards to keep the cost of school uniforms in check. Yesterday David Seymour was asked on First Up about it costing $900 for some first year high school uniforms. NZ School Boards Association president Meredith Kennett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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.
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On today's First Up pod: we head to Africa where Nabil Ahmed Rufai has news of a massive deal for an African TikTok star; our Minister of Fruit and Veggies has his first Fruit of the Week for 2026; we find out why trees in some parts of the USA are exploding and Pokemon cards could be the new rock stars of the investment world...but there is a dark side. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
On today's First Up pod: we hear how the Mayors of the North Canterbury region are reacting to news the regional council is to be abolished; animal welfare advocate Carolyn Press McKenzie joins us to discuss "alternative" meats and the ethics and legalities around butchering your own animals in these tough economic times and it's four years since Tonga's massive underwater volcanic eruption, we take a look at how Tongans are getting along since that explosion and the ensuing tsunami. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
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...........always 3 there are LOL LOL LOL hahahahahaha well STAR WARS works best .......... (or WORK'ed) in 3's, and when YOUR first movie in (WHAT will be) 7 years since Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, let's be REAL here a "TV movie" NO LESS lol lol lol lol hahahahaha in the form of the Mandalorian & Grogu in theaters May 22, 2026, the latest episodes of Fandom Awakens Radio are a trilogy of episodes, FIRST UP episode 47, 48 & 49 a "Beskarian Retrospective" as taken from our spin-off series "From Endor to Jakku - a Mandalorian Aftermath" THAT was covering THE MANDALORIAN streaming EXCLUSIVELY on Disney+ But WAIT there's MORE ................... a POD of 3 is YET to be COMPLETE !!!!!!!!!!!!! On episode 50 of Fandom Awakens Radio after your "Beskarian Retrospective" of the whole MANDALORIAN series, your hosts David Senden and Kyle Wagner TOP things off with a MANDALORIAN & GROGU Trailer REACTION Fandom Awakens Radio .............. a BESKARIAN POD of 3. TRILOGY of podcasts & MANDO & GROGU TRAILER REACTION starts RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...........always 3 there are LOL LOL LOL hahahahahaha well STAR WARS works best .......... (or WORK'ed) in 3's, and when YOUR first movie in (WHAT will be) 7 years since Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, let's be REAL here a "TV movie" NO LESS lol lol lol lol hahahahaha in the form of the Mandalorian & Grogu in theaters May 22, 2026, the latest episodes of Fandom Awakens Radio are a trilogy of episodes, FIRST UP episode 47, 48 & 49 a "Beskarian Retrospective" as taken from our spin-off series "From Endor to Jakku - a Mandalorian Aftermath" THAT was covering THE MANDALORIAN streaming EXCLUSIVELY on Disney+ But WAIT there's MORE ................... a POD of 3 is YET to be COMPLETE !!!!!!!!!!!!! On episode 50 of Fandom Awakens Radio after your "Beskarian Retrospective" of the whole MANDALORIAN series, your hosts David Senden and Kyle Wagner TOP things off with a MANDALORIAN & GROGU Trailer REACTION Fandom Awakens Radio .............. a BESKARIAN POD of 3. TRILOGY of podcasts & MANDO & GROGU TRAILER REACTION starts RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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...........always 3 there are LOL LOL LOL hahahahahaha well STAR WARS works best .......... (or WORK'ed) in 3's, and when YOUR first movie in (WHAT will be) 7 years since Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, let's be REAL here a "TV movie" NO LESS lol lol lol lol hahahahaha in the form of the Mandalorian & Grogu in theaters May 22, 2026, the latest episodes of Fandom Awakens Radio are a trilogy of episodes, FIRST UP episode 47, 48 & 49 a "Beskarian Retrospective" as taken from our spin-off series "From Endor to Jakku - a Mandalorian Aftermath" THAT was covering THE MANDALORIAN streaming EXCLUSIVELY on Disney+ But WAIT there's MORE ................... a POD of 3 is YET to be COMPLETE !!!!!!!!!!!!! On episode 50 of Fandom Awakens Radio after your "Beskarian Retrospective" of the whole MANDALORIAN series, your hosts David Senden and Kyle Wagner TOP things off with a MANDALORIAN & GROGU Trailer REACTION Fandom Awakens Radio .............. a BESKARIAN POD of 3. TRILOGY of podcasts & MANDO & GROGU TRAILER REACTION starts RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On today's First Up pod: Welcome to our final show for 2025, well done you've made it - we have a look back at all the wonderful people who've joined us on air; we say happy holidays to Glenn Forsyth, who's here with the supreme winner of FRUIT OF THE YEAR and the young sisters keeping relationships intact with their flatpack building skills... although not everyone's always happy to see them First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
On today's First Up pod: Merry Christmas all you rotary-heads - we've got an RX-7 on Trade Me this week; we go to our people around the world for the big global stories - Nabil Ahmed Rufai in Ghana, and Alex Baird in Doha and in boxing, former Disney star Jake Paul is fighting former heavy weight world champ Anthony Joshua this weekend - we ask promoter Dean Lonergan what he thinks. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
On today's First Up pod: we catch up with Ben Rose from Ronald McDonald House, where they're looking after families with medical needs over the holidays and in Japan, Chris Gilbert reveals the winner of Kanji of the Year. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
On today's First Up pod: Anita Purcell-Sjölund has her last Europe news update for the year; our reporter Ke-xin Li has a warning over banned batteries which can be a danger to children and we have the latest from Sydney on the shooting at Bondi Beach. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
It's a busy time of year, and not just for people. Bees are buzzing around, gathe ring nectar, laying eggs and making honey. And there's a good idea for a Christmas present - a jar of honey from a local beekeeper. First Up's Ke-Xin Li went to visit a young beekeeping prodigy in Auckland.
...........always 3 there are LOL LOL LOL hahahahahaha well STAR WARS works best .......... (or WORK'ed) in 3's, and when YOUR first movie in (WHAT will be) 7 years since Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, let's be REAL here a "TV movie" NO LESS lol lol lol lol hahahahaha in the form of the Mandalorian & Grogu in theaters May 22, 2026, the latest episodes of Fandom Awakens Radio are a trilogy of episodes, FIRST UP episode 47, 48 & 49 a "Beskarian Retrospective" as taken from our spin-off series "From Endor to Jakku - a Mandalorian Aftermath" THAT was covering THE MANDALORIAN streaming EXCLUSIVELY on Disney+ But WAIT there's MORE ................... a POD of 3 is YET to be COMPLETE !!!!!!!!!!!!! On episode 50 of Fandom Awakens Radio after your "Beskarian Retrospective" of the whole MANDALORIAN series, your hosts David Senden and Kyle Wagner TOP things off with a MANDALORIAN & GROGU Trailer REACTION Fandom Awakens Radio .............. a BESKARIAN POD of 3. TRILOGY of podcasts & MANDO & GROGU TRAILER REACTION starts RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/5/2025 PODCAST Episode #3122 GUESTS: Liz Brown, Andy Ireland, Indiana LG Micah Beckwith + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth
On today's First Up pod: we catch up on the week in Parliament with Labour MP Willow Jean Prime; we're getting in the Winter Olympics spirit with New Zealand curler Anton Hood, who's over in Canada for qualifications and in Australia - it's The Incredible Journey all over again - Emma Cropper tells us about an escaped parrot that found its way home. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
Welcome to Daily Faceoff Live with Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton!We start the show with concern growing in Utah, as the Mammoth have won just two of their last ten and are riding a four-game skid after a 6–3 loss to the San Jose Sharks. The franchise hasn't reached the postseason since 2020—back when they were still the Arizona Coyotes in the COVID-shortened season. Will the Mammoth find a way back into the playoff picture?The Florida Panthers remain without several key players, and the healthy bodies they do have aren't pulling their weight. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions sit seventh in the Atlantic Division, six points out of a wildcard spot. How worried should Panthers fans be?Next, the guys play Fill In The Blank, predicting Jason Robertson's next contract AAV.Former NHL defenceman Carlo Colaiacovo from First Up on TSN joins the show for The All 32 to break down everything Toronto Maple Leafs. The slumping Leafs sit in the basement of the Eastern Conference and are closer to the Predators than to a wildcard spot. What needs to change in Leaf Land if they want to turn this season around?SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!
On today's First Up pod: deputy prime minister David Seymour responds to the week in politics; we hear about the unleashed dogs of Kawerau, meanwhile - the bears of Japan are catching people in unexpected places. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
On today's First Up pod: nuns on the run in Europe; in the US, a Ukranian delegation is in Florida to discuss President Trump's peace plan; the Special Olympics' national summer games in Christchurch are about to kick off and we catch up with the new boss of Surfing New Zealand - 22 year old Jimi Higgins! First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
Until late 2024, nobody had seen te pua o Te Rēinga “the flower of the underworld” in the Wellington region for more than a hundred years. A chance discovery of a small struggling population has kick started a race to protect the plants and help them return. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Learn more:First Up interviewed Avi Holzapfel about Te Pua o Te Rēinga in 2024In 2020, OCW looked at efforts to resurrect a transplanted population of Te Pua o Te Rēinga at Zealandia.Graeme Atkins is also one of the driving forces behind an effort to help the ngutukākā plant return to the wild, plus the 1769 Garden – a living library of rare local East Coast native plant species.Guests:Graeme Atkins (Ngāti Purou, Rongomawahine)Barrett Pistoll – Greater Wellington Regional CouncilAvi Holzapfel – Department of ConservationRhys Mills - Ngā Manu Nature ReserveBart Cox – Wellington City CouncilGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Keen hunters have been taking part in a competition to take out a pest fish in Waikato. 4.6 tonnes of koi carp were shot on the weekend. First Up's Ross McNaughton reports.
Look, I got excited and THOUGHT it was episode 175, but no, it's 173. We're getting ever closer to 200 Episodes....I mean COME ON folks it's been a journey. One that we've been on, together. Thank you for your service.FIRST UP - the return of BG 55, which is a mixture of YAY and OH MAN we have some ISSUES. Cuz if we were rushing the opposing QB with frequency and success, maybe Brandon coulda stayed retired. Let's see what we get, although we know we get his mouth at least! But we spend a lot more time admiring the perfect passer rating of one Jalen Hurts...and the return of some smart, if still uneven, offensive play. Big D also got the job done - let's see what spark we get when are back home for GIANTS week.Next - it's the Sixers Season Preview! Embiid, George, Maxey, Edgecombe, McCain...do we dare get excited? With JoJo losing weight and seemingly in the best headspace we've seen in years...all things are possible. PG 13 might even suit up. Heck it ALL BEGINS TONIGHT when the Sixers visit the Celtics.Email: hoagiemouthpod@gmail.comIG: @hoagiemouthpod
A big old Cathedral is not usually where you'd find a gathering of animals... until yesterday at St Matthew's in the City Anglican church in Auckland. First Up report Ke-Xin Li went to the Blessing of the Animals.
From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): Mets have three at home against the Padres to kick off the final two weeks of the 2025 regular season. Can they muster up enough fight to win and secure a playoff spot in back to back years for only the third time in the teams history? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mets have three at home against the Padres to kick off the final two weeks of the 2025 regular season. Can they muster up enough fight to win and secure a playoff spot in back to back years for only the third time in the teams history? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back ragers to the best movie review podcast on the planet. The rage rolls on from the Film Rage Studio. This week the Film Rage Crew review five films. First Up the 20th Conjuring sequel. Then we review Lurker. Next up is Splitsville staring Dakota Johnson. Then we get a Vietnamese drama called Leaving Mom. Finally Jackie Chan stars in an all out action flick called The Shadows Edge. Introduction-0:00 The Amazing Murman Predicts-1:45. In Cinema The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)-5:55 Lurker (2025)-13:29 Splitsville (2025)-21:53 Leaving Mom (2025)-33:33 The Shadow's Edge (2025)-39:44 Murman Minute-48:00 Open Rage Jim's open rage-Conjuring in IMAX?-54:15 Bryce's open rage-Too much to choose from-57:20 Outro-59:07 Thanks Ragers for listening to our film review podcast. Rage On! https://www.filmrageyyc.com/ https://filmrage.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/filmrageyyc https://nerdyphotographer.com/social/ https://www.leonardconlinphotos.com/
Jesse is joined by Jeremy Parkinson, the Executive Producer of RNZ's First Up.
Auckland Transport is encountering everything from Maseratis to milk tanker trailers, as they try to clear the city's streets of abandoned vehicles. First Up's Ross McNaughton went along for a ride with AT.
We are BACK after a quick summer holiday break (who knows, there may be more!) and we are feeling honored to be joined by Matt F. who brings the ruckus from North Wilmington this week. FIRST UP! The Phillies, who lost a game in a highly annoying fashion while we were recording this, are STILL in First Place in the NL East. Can they hang on to it? We check in on the starting rotation and the overall squad, who really look like they need a break. Home can't come soon enough. We also dive into the post-Duran world we live in - it's great to get some juice for a playoff run. And then we ask the $150 million dollar PLUS question - do we retain Kyle or WHUT?NEXT! Your world champion Eagles are getting ready for preseason game #2 against the Browns. We love getting the scoop from camp, but let's be honest, it's all about September 4th against JERRY'S BOYZ at the Linc. Oh man, that's gonna be a good Thursdee night HUN!Email: hoagiemouthpod@gmail.comIG: @hoagiemouthpod
Artie Intel and Micheline Learning report on the latest in artificial intelligence and robotics for The AI Report. In this episode, groundbreaking new tools and medical advances, global policy moves, and pop culture controversies are discussed. First Up, LeBron James’ fight against bizarre deepfake videos, Ghana’s push to lead Africa’s AI race, and new allegations about AI-generated Taylor Swift content linked to Elon Musk’s AI platform. Plus, we explore Alien: Earth, a haunting new sci-fi series tackling the AI threat. Stay tuned for the trends, breakthroughs, and debates shaping our AI-powered future. This report comes from program sponsor Apple. Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support at https://www.apple.com/ This is The AI Report.
They're popping up everywhere on social media flash looking clothes at amazing prices. First Up's Matthew Hutching has the story.
With long waiting lists in New Zealand, medical tourism is taking off with more and more kiwis heading overseas for weight loss surgery, butt lifts, knee replacements and dental work. First Up's Ross McNaughton reports.
A star detonated as a supernova, twice. Trump chooses his new NASA Administrator. Why deflecting asteroids is much more complex than we thought.And on Space Bites Plus, how your flight home could signal an alien civilization.
We plan our lives for the next nine months as Ipswich Town's 2025/26 Championship fixtures and League Cup first round draw are revealed!!
In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for a special edition of “First Up.” He offers an overview of the June issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also welcome a couple of surprise guests who share their favorite Lewis memories. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Bob was literally trying to get us to believe that his new dog ate his daughter's homework. CMON BOB you expect us to believe that?!?! After further investigation, it appears that the dog at least SHREDDED the homework. Let's see if the school teacher accepts that excuse.BUT FEAR NOT - we move past the "talking about dogs" section and we move right into all things Philadelphia sports. FIRST UP - the Phillies. Are we happy? Should we be excited when they go on a little run in May, before they semi-crash down to earth again?Next up - MORE Eagles - every time I say we're done with the Eagles, we're not. We talk about D-God staying with us, and we continue to marvel at another solid draft by Howie.Jeff bravely tackles the Flyers again solo, predicting (as it turns out - CORRECTLY) that Rick Tocchet will be the next head coach. We recorded this mere hours before the announcement became official. Welcome back, Toccer! (not his real hockey nickname).Eventually we'll talk about the Sixers. Not yet, too soon.Email: hoagiemouthpod@gmail.comIG: @hoagiemouthpod