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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!!
On today's First Up pod: one business in Queenstown just had at least 400 people line up for one of their jobs on offer; the Minister is here with the best fruit and vege for your dollar and the latest from the US and Europe on reaction to the United States carrying out air strikes on Iran. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: the power moves and mind games have begun ahead of this weekend's Super Rugby final - our reporter Adam Burns talks to fans on the street in Christchurch; Labour MP Willie Jackson is here to catch up on the week in politics - sick leave, census and more and hangi master Rewi Spraggon is cooking a Matariki feast at Government House. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: our Middle East correspondent Alex Baird has the latest on the conflict between Iran and Israel; astronomer and educator Josh Aoraki reminds us how to look for Matariki and Puanga in the sky this Maori New Year and Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley is here for the grand final - he tells us what's planned for fans next year First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: we have news and reaction from around the world as the G7 summit kicks off in Canada; its a very important day for the lovers of the chocolate chip cookie and finance minister Nicola Willis says the plans to change sick leave are about being clear. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: We have the latest from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad.. where at least 290 people have been confirmed dead; US correspondent Bevan Hurley talks to us about this weekend's planned protests against President Trump on his birthday; apparently everyone's talking about our gin, thanks to a Coromandel distiller and we hear from the Chiefs, ahead of the weekend's Super Rugby Pacific semi finals. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: we check in with our people around the world, around the regions, and talk politics with Labour deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni; at Fieldays, Barry Dawe chats about the ride-on lawn mower racing and golfing legend Ryan Fox joins us - fresh from winning the Canadian Open, and now he's getting to know the greens in Pennsylvania ahead of the US Open First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: One week into the reign of South Korea's new president, we get an update on his progress; we hear the sad news that hosiery manufacturer Columbine is shutting up their factory in Gisborne; we talk about Ryan Fox's superb win at the Canadian Open and we ask Finance Minister Nicola Willis what's next for our supermarket duopoly. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: Donald Trump has sent National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles - US correspondent Katherine Firkin has the latest; we're into the semis of Super Rugby Pacific now, one Aussie team in the mix - we talk sport and our reporter Ke Xin Li visits Auckland's urgent care clinics, where it's from 60 to 130 dollars, depending where you go. And those fees hit hard for some. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: what is a cherimoya? We explore the world of produce with the Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth; we get the latest from around the planet with our correspondents in Africa and in North America as the world responds to President Trump's travel ban on 12 countries and as we settle into winter, how are those winter illnesses tracking? Doctor Allan Moffitt joins us to explain. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
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.
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!
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
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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Former NHLer and Co-Host of First Up, Carlo Colaiacovo what makes the Leafs' win over the Kings so impressive, how Berube is finding chemistry with his forward lines and Brandon Carlo's fight.
Level on points with Sheffield United. Two points clear of Burnley. Eight games remaining. Nervous? We all should be. Follow us on Twitter @mightywhitespod and visit mightywhitespodcast.com.
Now to an activity for people who love to stare at the back of someone else's head for a reward at the end..... Queuing! First Up reporter Ke-Xin Li went to find out what makes people get in line.
Reels loses control of its recommendations, the number of Christians in the United States is increasing, and what parents should know about the Oscars' Best Picture winner Anora. Resource of the Week - 7 Minutes on Teen Slang - Video - 0:38 First Up this week Reeling - 8:10 The Upward Spiral - 29:32 The Oscars and Anora - 45:25 For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.
In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers an overview of the March issue of the journal. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak to Doctor Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, about the emerging measles crisis in the U.S. and the 2025 vaccine schedule. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Five-years-ago today, New Zealand recorded its first Covid-19 case. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram took a journey back to the 28th of February, 2020.
The clean up is still going, after a tornado tore through Mangawhai on January the 26th. First Up's Leonard Powell paid a visit to the town.
When you're buying bananas at the supermarket - you'll see they come from places like Ecuador or the Philippines, and you could be forgiven for thinking we can't grow them in New Zealand. First Up's Leonard Powell meet some banana farmers in Northland.
Some good summer news for Aucklanders.... There's a new pool in town! First Up reporter Leonard Powell went for a dip.
Greg Lally and Willie Maher joined Paul Shaughnessy to preview Galway vs Tipperary in the opening round of the National Hurling League Subscribe for more content!
First Up's Leonard Powell decided to get festive and took a trip out to the Auckland International Airport to meet people reuniting at the gate, Love Actually style.
First Up producer Mahvash Ikram goes looking for Auckland's most expensive car park.
In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird's-eye view of what's in the December issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kimberly Montez, MD, MPH, FAAP, about new policy from the AAP urging paid family and medical leave for all families. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
Wanda and Lissa are diving into the SBT vault to revisit a timeless conversation. If you're a newer listener, you might have missed the original episode three from 2021, where we introduced the groundbreaking Five Profiles of White Womanhood. This December, we're bringing these episodes back to encourage honest self-reflection. Which profile resonates with you? Happy listening! Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to sbtinfo@wanswan.com
After spending almost half of his life representing New Zealand, Tim Southee is set to pull on the Test Cricket Uniform for the last time this year. First Up's Leonard Powell reports.
There's a Battle of the Pacific taking place at the moment in Auckland in the form of a lawn bowls tournament. First Up producer Mathew Hutching went for a roll on the green.
What does $1 get you these days? First Up producer Mahvash Ikram went to find out.
Basketball is set to be the most popular secondary school sport in New Zealand by 2026, but a lack of court space is creating a bottleneck for further growth. First Up's Leonard Powell reports.
NCEA exams start on Tuesday, and as you'll remember, it can be a stressful time for students. First Up's Leonard Powell went out to ask exam survivors for some tips on tackling the study season.
David Mathis | When your eyes first open, what's your first priority? Your burning need each day is to get your soul happy in God.