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First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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An early morning news and current affairs conversation hosted by Nathan Rarere featuring the people behind key issues and quirky human interest stories from New Zealand and overseas.
Latest audio
Thursday, 8 May 2025
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Latest on Indian attacks on Pakistan
8 May 2025It's all on between Pakistan and India, as the latter launches retaliatory attacks after a terror attack in Kashmir, Anas Mallick reports from Islamabad Audio
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Wanaka area celebrates local rugby clubs celebrating 125 years
8 May 2025Along with mountains and a lake, rugby has been part of Wanaka's scenery for 125 years, Olivia Caldwell has the story. Audio
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Native jumping spider discovered in Rotorua forest
8 May 2025Tess Brunton reports on a newly discovered native spider, big on eyes and small of genitalia Audio
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UK:new trade deal with India and impact on British workers
8 May 2025UK leaders respond to the escalation of tensions in Kashmir, Henry Riley reports from London Audio
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
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Smart litter boxes making life cleaning up after cats easier
7 May 2025Smart cat toilets are becoming more popular with cat owners, reporter Ke Xin Li investigated this growing trend Audio
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Canadian PM Carney meets US President at White House
7 May 2025Canada's new Prime Minister meets Donald Trump at the White House, David Moscrop joins First Up from Ottawa Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
7 May 2025A classic 1980s BMX features on TradeMe this week, Emma Bacon has the details Audio
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Israel strikes Yemen, cabinet confirms plan to capture Gaza
7 May 2025Israel hits targets in Yemen, Alex Baird has the latest from the Middle-East Audio
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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Nicola Willis on new govt spending in Budget
6 May 2025Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds to Donald Trump's threat to impose a tariff on non-American made movies. Audio
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US: President wants 100% tariffs on foreign films
6 May 2025President Trump is to slap a 100% tariff on films made outside the USA, and to re-open Alcatraz Prison - Katherine Firkin has the latest from New York Audio
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Tauranga sells Marine Precinct, parking expands in CBD
6 May 2025Alisha Evans joins First Up from Tauranga where they've just sold the city's Marine Precinct Audio
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North Island tourism groups unite to entice global visitors
6 May 2025Regional tourism organisations are getting together to encourage tourists to visit North Island sights, Tess Brunton reports on this new initiative. Audio
First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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