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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
Friday, 9 May 2025
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Manawatu Gorge is just about open - we went for a drive
9 May 2025The new road through the Manawatu Gorge is open very soon, Jimmy Ellingham took a drive. Audio
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Adult trantrum parties when your toddler is stressing you out!
9 May 2025Mums of toddlers now have an outlet - tantrum parties. Mahvash Ikram has the story Audio
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US: US and UK sign trade deal
9 May 2025President Trump announces a trade deal witht he UK - Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio
Thursday, 8 May 2025
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Carmel Sepuloni on Pay Equity Amendment bill
8 May 2025Labour's Carmel Sepuloni demands the resignation of the Minister of Women's affairs over the passing of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill. Audio
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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
First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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Email: firstup@rnz.co.nz