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Nearly 600,000 rugby fans from all over the world will be in France for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. It all kicks off early on Saturday morning New Zealand time when France hosts the All Blacks on their home turf. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram caught up with some Kiwi fans heading to Europe including a couple taking their poi to Paris.
A worldwide search has been launched to find one of the planet's most iconic musical instruments - Paul McCartney's original Höfner bass guitar. It's called the Lost Bass Project and they're appealing for information as to where the guitar ended up. Nick Wass is with the Höfner musical instrument company and is leading the charge to find the world's most recognisable guitar. First Up's Nathan Rarere asked him about the history of Paul's guitar.
National party leader Christopher Luxon was forced to move his media stand-up on Monday after it was hijacked by a heckler. Luxon was in Pakuranga with local MP Simeon Brown when he was interrupted by Vision New Zealand candidate Karl Mokaraka. Mokaraka accused him of not visiting Otara - a south Auckland suburb that forms part of his Botany electorate- something Luxon denied. So what do people in the Botany electorate think? How often do they see not only Luxon but any of their local candidates? First Up's Leonard Powell went to find out.
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair look ahead to the upcoming Famous Grouse Nations Series. They discuss Gregor Townsend's Scotland team selection v Italy, including the return of Darcy Graham and Rory Darge named as captain. Tickets are still available for this weekend's opening match against Italy via scottishrugby.org.
On today's First Up pod: July this year is likely to be declared the hottest year in hundreds if not thousands of years; we meet the NZer with THE greatest job in the whole world - chief judge for the NZ Ice cream and gelato awards; Act's Deputy Brooke Van Velden on her party's roading policy and whether the GST should be removed from fruit and veges and we head up north to Kamo High School, to learn more about former student and Football Ferns star Hannah Wilkinson. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: A London jury finds actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of sexual assault; back home, cleaners picket for fair pay; five ministers down in five months.. deputy prime minister Carmel Sepuloni on Labour's chances of winning the election and former silver ferns captain Adine Wilson on the Silver Ferns chances of winning back to back Netball World Cups. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: the Football Ferns lost to the Philippines, we break down what went wrong; Green Party health spokesperson Ricardo Menendez-March on his recently launched dental campaign and a 20 year old entrepreneur and his carwash business that is taking off. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: Kiri Allan's resigned from all her portfolios but remains the MP for East Coast, we ask how it's affected those in Tai Rawhiti; the Football Ferns are back in action tonight, National's deputy leader Nicola Willis talks a bit of footy to go with the politics and Game Over? - researchers are concerned most video games released pre-2010 could soon be lost forever. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: the number of New Zealanders sleeping in cars is getting close to 500 - Susan St John is with us to talk poverty and politics and holding on by your teeth, sprinting for the finish line - we take a peak into the unusal world of camel racing in outback Australia. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: extreme heat grips the northern hemisphere from Europe and United States to Japan; "window dressing" ACT says the government's recent announcements to tackle youth crime doesn't go far enough - we ask what they believe is a better solution; game on - a record crowd fills Eden Park for the opening night of the FIFA Women's World Cup and this time for Africa! Meet the Kiwi superfan who's encouraging Hamilton to get behind team Zambia. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: Australia bails out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games and throws the future of the sporting event in doubt - we talk with shot-putter Tom Walsh and correspondent Pam Corkery in Australia; the Green Party bounces back in the latest poll and a German former professional football player hopes women around the world are inspired by the FIFA World Cup. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: we get to the bottom of a 'putrid smell' coming from a West Coast landfill; we hear about a Japanese town that has proposed allowing residents to control mayors salary with polling numbers; National holds firm on its stance to transfer money away from road saftey measures and Feta Finale...the new trade deal with the European Union means we need a new name for the cheese we were once allowed to call Feta. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: We get the latest from the US and the Pacific; excitement builds as The Fifa Womens Football world cup is upon us and Te Pati Maori are getting into the spirit of the season, not only with a Matariki celebration over the weekend, but a campaign launch too.
On today's First Up pod: NATO is meeting in Lithuania - we get the latest from Europe and the UK; Te Pati Maori wants it, the Greens are asking for it and the finance minister admits he was a fan, so will Chris Hipkins really be able to keep his no wealth tax promise, if re-elected? A new study finds plastic pollution in Lake Rotorua is comparable with lakes in Europe and the United States and it's Matariki and things are getting lit at an Auckland street known for its cuisine. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: Auckland Transport says its closing pedestrian crossings over railway lines for safety, but communities say they aren't getting a clear explanation; Greens co-leader James Shaw joins us to talk about the Green Party manifesto and we talk to a commercial cleaner who says the mould this year is nothing like she's seen before. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: southwestern Japan takes a pounding thanks to torrential rain; we're getting a new Grocery Commissioner - how does that help us get a good deal at the check out; we ask Nicola Willis if National still wants to push on with policies that could cost NZ food producers in the EU Free trade deal and the Football Ferns played Vietnam in a very friendly friendly last night in Napier, we get deep in the analysis with Tarena Ranui. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
On today's First Up pod: US President Joe Biden is winging his way to the UK; Te Pati Maori's new candidate for Rotorua Merepeka Raukawa-Tait joins First Up to tell us why she's standing; we go to the mighty Waikato where a dairy farmer's made history as the first female New Zealand Young Farmer champ and we hear from Auckland Council about the price tag on tagging. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
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First Up - The Podcast for Friday 7 July 2023
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On todays podcast. Israel ramps up its operation in the city of Jenin - as Australia clamps down on vapes - we'll have the latest from the Middle East and from across the Tasman School holidays, ski season and the FIFA Women's world cup - it's all happening, but are we ready to welcome the visitors? The Greens have a pledge to renters - Marama Davidson is with us Warkworth gets a long-awaited traffic diversion, but locals say another road is also overdue for a rebuild
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 July issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kathleen Kieran, MD, MSc, MME, FAAP, who co-authored a new clinical report, Assessment and Management of Inguinal Hernias in Children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
The price of petrol and diesel's about to go up, as the government's 25 cent cut to the fuel excise duty comes to an end. From the first of July the excise tax is back to full price, which will push unleaded 91 prices closer to the three dollar mark. Meanwhile on Waiheke Island, residents are paying about three dollars twenty-six for a litre of 91. First Up reporter Leonard Powell jumped on the ferry and paid them a visit.
First Up's resident Chiefs fan, Leonard Powell, headed to Hamilton ahead of tomorrow's final, to get some scoreline predictions.
That's the staggering difference in the cost of a litre of unleaded 91 petrol across Auckland and the AA says the difference could be up to 65 cents a litre for diesel. Motorists have enjoyed a fuel subsidy for the past 15 months, but that's set to end at the end of this month. First Up's Leonard Powell hit the road to find out if people will drive across town to save more than thirty dollars to fill up an average car. And by our calculations, the cost of filling up your average 50 litre tank at Costco compared to Mobil in St Heliers is $30.50.
This week, we travel back to 1994 and watch / discuss the movie 3 Ninjas Kick Back with our guest Sensei Ben. There's ninjas, they're kicking. What's not to like? Listen and also - share your opinion. Sensei Ben has been on before - he was on the Super Sentei episode. Here's the link in case you missed it:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/8739454We also talk about our last movie review - The Monkey King Reborn:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/11380081We'd love to hear what you think we should watch next! And I personally would appreciate it if you'd call Honor Athletics for your karate needs. Cynthia rocks! Here's that link:https://honor-athletics.com/Oh, and one more thing. We did a whole episode on Ninja. Here 's the link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/4401074Thank you for listening. We appreciate our listeners so much and hope that you'll get in touch. Reach us all over the web: @wildcatdojo on twitter, YouTube and Facebook@wildcatdojoconversations on instaand wildcatdojo.com for our webpage where you can listen to all the episodes and see some info about the dojo
The deputy leader of the opposition, Nicola Willis, has hit back at accusations from Prime Minister Chris Hipkins that National was dog-whistling in its criticism of bilingual road signs. On Friday, National's transport spokesperson Simeon Brown said the party did not support having road signs in both te reo Maori and English, saying it would be confusing for drivers. Since then National has walked back on its opposition. Nicola Willis clarified her party's stance on First Up this morning, saying National is open to concept of bilingual signage but has empathy with those New Zealanders who have anxiety about them.
Carlo Colaiacovo of First Up joined the show today and got into a number of things including his expectations for Jamie Benn in his return tonight, the Panthers wait for the Cup Final & why he's not expecting Brad Treliving to be Leafs GM the longer the wait goes.
First Up on TSN 1050 host Aaron Korolnek joins The Drive to talk about the Leafs flaming out of the second round, what's next for the organization, some CFL, and what's going on with the Jays and Raptors
As the adrenaline wears off - survivors of the Hostel Fire Tragedy say they're just starting to feel the full weight of what they've been through. At the Newton Community Centre - a team of trauma counsellors is offering free sessions to everyone from residents to firefighters to those who watched in disbelief as the fire took over the building with people still inside. First Up reporter Leonard Powell showed up before dawn to the scene - he wasn't the only one there.
Thank you for listening to the Left of Str8 Show, hosted by Scott Fullerton. The Left of Str8 Show was created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies, and we interview celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Books, and Advocacy. We post individual interviews and full podcasts featuring the news of the day. Please share with your friends, follow us on social media @leftofstr8 and if you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm. We are kicking off "Writers Week" here on the Left of Str8 Show, with 4 authors whose unique voices have contributed to our LGBTQ experience. Two of the authors have new works being released this month, one's work is being turned into a new Netflix series, and our fourth is a profile of a book series I am finding very interesting in the Horror/Supernatural Genre. First Up is an interview with my new friend Kyle Turner, whose new book "The Queer Film Guide: 100 Great Movies That Tell LGBTQ+ Stories" debuts this week on May 16. I had a great conversation with Kyle, who has written for some amazing publications such as GQ, The New York Times, Paste and Filmmakers Magazines and many more. We talked about his career and writing style and of course this great new book. The Queer Film Guide offers 100 great films over a 100 year time span and gives additional recommendations for 100 more. The choices are bold, some daring, some thought provoking, and most just amazing cinema. The art illustrations for the book are amazing and were created by Australian artist Andy Warren. Be sure to follow Kyle online @tylekurner and check out his website at www.tylekurner.com for samples of his work, plus a calendar of fantastic events celebrating this new book launch. Please give this interview a thumbs up here on YouTube and a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast distributor, and share with your friends so we can keep sharing great LGBTQ Content with you all. Thanks.......Scott
Hometown Radio 05/12/23 3p: First up Guest host Craig Hill and you get to meet our Pet of the week. Then we relax and enjoy our Pie of the Week from our great friends at Linn's
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THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYThis week we adapted and overcame! Some times situations happen and you need to just roll with and we did… First Up we get to the Listener Experiences, the for for TWEAKS of the Week we brought in Ralph Potts of AVSForum.com to help DJ, a bunch of new NEW 4K releases coming Tuesday and then DJ and John chat about their Home Theater Experiences!But First…Bright Side Home Theater with the support of all their Patrons will be donating 50% of this month's listener contributions to the Charity of Roseann Sdoia's choice. To read more about Roseann's story, please click here:Roseann Sdoia | Author. Speaker. Survivor. | RobostrongChapters6:13 - DJ talks about the Listeners Experiences 41:34 - Ralph Potts & DJ talk about Roomie Remote in Tweaks of the Week1:14:29 - New 4K Releases Coming Dec 6thHome Theater Experiences of the Week1:23:44 -Bram Stokers Dracula Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos1:29:22 - The Mandalorian Disney+ 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos1:43:16 - Cursed Hulu 1080P/5.11:47:29 -Iron Man Kaleidescape 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos1:55:11 - The Recruit Netflix 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:00:06 - Shazam!: Fury of the Gods Kaleidescape 4K HDR/Dolby AtmosAll that and so much more!“If you can't laugh while talking Home Theater, you're doing something wrong.”Right?Push Play and hear for yourself.Follow & Say Hi to the Guys on TwitterDJ -
THANK YOU for PUSHING PLAYThis week we adapted and overcame! Some times situations happen and you need to just roll with and we did… First Up we get to the Listener Experiences, the for for TWEAKS of the Week we brought in Ralph Potts of AVSForum.com to help DJ, a bunch of new NEW 4K releases coming Tuesday and then DJ and John chat about their Home Theater Experiences!But First…Bright Side Home Theater with the support of all their Patrons will be donating 50% of this month's listener contributions to the Charity of Roseann Sdoia's choice. To read more about Roseann's story, please click here:Roseann Sdoia | Author. Speaker. Survivor. | RobostrongChapters6:13 - DJ talks about the Listeners Experiences 41:34 - Ralph Potts & DJ talk about Roomie Remote in Tweaks of the Week1:14:29 - New 4K Releases Coming Dec 6thHome Theater Experiences of the Week1:23:44 -Bram Stokers Dracula Disc 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos1:29:22 - The Mandalorian Disney+ 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos1:43:16 - Cursed Hulu 1080P/5.11:47:29 -Iron Man Kaleidescape 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos1:55:11 - The Recruit Netflix 4K HDR/Dolby Atmos2:00:06 - Shazam!: Fury of the Gods Kaleidescape 4K HDR/Dolby AtmosAll that and so much more!“If you can't laugh while talking Home Theater, you're doing something wrong.”Right?Push Play and hear for yourself.Follow & Say Hi to the Guys on TwitterDJ -
Businesses in the Bay of Islands are losing their patience, as road closures in Northland made for a stop start summer season. High hopes for a post pandemic bounce back were dashed, with the Brynderwyns closed for much of this year adding hours onto trips North and deterring many visitors. The State Highway 1 section is currently open, but closes again next monday for two weeks for further repairs. First Up reporter Leonard Powell went to the Bay of Islands.
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 April issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with JoAnna Leyenaar, MD, PhD, MPH, author of a new policy statement on direct admission of children to hospitals. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
HELLO EVILDOERS... Here is the PENULTIMATE episode of Tomes of Evil, which is really two episodes in one! FIRST UP, Anne from @AnneComics & The Comics Collective Podcast joins Russell and Justin to discuss MOONSTONE. From her early beginnings battling THE HULK to a less than stellar run as Ms. Marvel, we dive deep into the history of this psychologist gone rogue THEN, Jacob Balcom, co-host of Bronze Age Monster, returns to chat about one of the most bizarre villains of all time...Dr. Glitterknight. You have to hear this one to believe it. Stay tuned at the end for the reveal of Russell's next podcasting project.
Green Party co-leader and minister, Marama Davidson, has clarified her comment that white cis men cause violence in the world, but is adamant she will not apologise. Her controversial comments were made to a far right person from counterspin media 30 minutes after she was struck by a motorcycle at a trans rights rally in Auckland on Saturday. Davidson told First Up the important takeaway was that trans people were not a threat to women's safety in New Zealand.
Co-host of First Up and TSN 1050 Hockey Analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joins OverDrive to discuss Auston Matthews' regaining his Hart-calibre form in recent weeks, whether Morgan Rielly will have to play in a sheltered roll when the playoffs arrive, why underestimating the Lightning when the playoffs arrive is a foolish move and more.
Titirangi residents say they're feeling forgotten, as problems continue to plague the Auckland suburb nearly two months on from January's flooding. Patience is wearing thin for some, who are worried their street is at the bottom of the priority list, despite being in urgent need of some attention. First Up's Leonard Powell headed out West to meet some frustrated residents.
Heavy rain is forcast to hit Coromandel Peninsula again today Businesses say what seen like never ending storms means they're doing 50 to 90 percent less business than they were last year due to the fragility of road access to the region.. State Highway 25A between Kopu and Hikuai is closed indefinitely and with limited access to the peninsula businesses fear visitors won't visit for the Easter holidays. And as First Up's Matthew Theunissen reports, it's not just tourism operators who are worried. Some residents are leaving the Coromandel altogether to move closer to the hospital and other essential services.
Nearly 50,000 teachers and principals across the country will strike today. The industrial action has been organised by the Post Primary Teachers' Association and New Zealand Educational Institute On Tuesday, the Government made a failed attempt to avert the strike. First Up's Mahvash Ikram met with teaching staff at Western Heights Primary School in Auckland.
The Breakers live to fight another day, and to catch yet another flight across the ditch to Australia. The sole New Zealand team in the Australian National Basketball League took the final series to a deciding 5th game, by defeating the Sydney Kings 80-70 at Spark Arena on Sunday night. The team was flying out on Tuesday afternoon, so Leonard Powell from First Up headed to the airport to meet them.
In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and The Athletic's Joshua Kloke are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to share why he is confident in Ilya Samsonov to handle the starting role in net come playoff time. Then Julia and Joshua talk to First Up's Carlo Colaiacovo about what the ideal defence pairings would be for the Leafs in the playoffs.
More than five weeks on from the region's devastating anniversary weekend floods, a displaced West Auckland family says it has still been unable to access the city's Mayoral relief fund and funding for rental accommodation is fast running out. The Azad family fled their Swanson home in the floodwaters with just the clothes on their backs. Izma Azad told First Up producer Mahvash Ikram the family is still paying rates, insurance and mortgage for a yellow-stickered home they can't and don't want to live in. IAG has confirmed they have settled two car claims for the Azad family and paid eight weeks of their rent. Their home and contents claims are still open. The company says it is working through information provided by customers to calculate settlement and do not need need receipts as proof of purchase.
A northland farmer has described how three of his cattle swam for their lives after 377mm of rainfall fell in Mangawhai on Friday. Rodger Bennett has been farming in Hakaru, a settlement between Mangawhai and Kaiwaka, for 35 years. Rodger told First Up's Leonard Powell how he saved his herd and his house.
MAZI is joined by returning MAZI'S WORLD Alumni @officialajhernz as AJ has a new approach on life allowing him to GET MORE DONE! By simply planning things out and linking up with his new found team @NunuDigital they are getting ready for BIGGER and BETTER things to come! FIRST UP a self produced and headlined show MARCH 4TH! Ticket link below!
Former NHL blue liner and Co-host of First Up on joins the guys on Overdrive to chat about his Patrick Kane scoop and what made him drop the news, if acquiring Patrick Kane is the right move for the Leafs, why he thinks the Leafs blue line is better than expected before the season, why the Leafs bottom 6 need to step up when it matters and more!
Second hour of OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan, and Jeff O'Neill as they catch with First Up host and new Hockey Insider Carlo Colaiacovo on potentially Patrick Kane wanting to play in Toronto, on expectations of the Maple Leafs at the deadline, and the improvement of the blue line. Plus Al's Brother stops by for the first time since being let go from Team Al-Dog for The Filter.