First Up Podcast

First Up Podcast

The best of each day's First Up, with Nathan Rarere. If listening at 5am is too early, then check out our favourite stories of the morning at a time that suits you.

Episodes

First Up The Podcast - 26 August 2026

August 25, 2026 • 54 mins
On today's First Up pod: Iceland to vote on EU referendum talks, Mt Eden Mercy Hospice Shop's social media stars, voting for Penguin of the Year, and getting ready for the Big Sing Finale.
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First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 5 August

August 4, 2026 • 44 mins
On today's First Up pod: a belt donated to an op shop that does more than just keep your pants up; the heroic refuse workers of Italy and 94-year old broadcaster Ray Woodley from Manawatu who's finally hanging up the microphone. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
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First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 15 July

July 14, 2026 • 35 mins
On today's First Up pod: EU correspondent Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund has an update on plans to expand the EU, we visit the Wairarapa Hospice op shop, we learn about red-alert storm times, and we catch up with the Kiwi cyclist riding the Tour de France course for a good cause.
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First Up - The Podcast, Monday 8 June

June 7, 2026 • 42 mins
On today's First Up pod: the NZ Blood Service needs more plasma and have relaxed the rules around who can donate blood; the Red Rocket conquers the red clay of Roland Garros and we speak to Kiwi cyclist Ben Oliver after his dramatic win at the Tour de Wallonie in Belgium. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
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First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 7 May

May 6, 2026 • 40 mins
On today's First Up pod: economist Brad Olsen breaks down yesterday's jobless numbers; Labour's Willow-Jean Prime addresses the political issues of the week, including the scrapping of the BSA and ACT's proposed citizen tests and Taupo has bats, Dan Hutchinson from Taupo News has that story. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
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First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 6 May

May 5, 2026 • 44 mins
On today's First Up pod: We get the latest from our Europe correspondent, the 25 year old founder of Fankery bakery that has joined the list of businesses which have closed their physical shop, and a surfer gettting ready for Raglan's big event, the World Surf League Championship tour. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
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First Up - The Podcast, Tues 5 May

May 4, 2026 • 40 mins
On today's First Up pod: Our US Correspondent talks 'Project Freedom', Giuliani's health and the POTUS assassination hearing, we talk about the annual muster of the North Island's central plateau's Kaimanawa Horses and acting Prime Minister David Seymour discusses immigration policy, work Visas and our relationship with Singapore. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
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First Up- The Podcast, Monday 4 May

May 3, 2026 • 45 mins
On Today's First Up pod: Our correspondent Anas Mallick has the latest from Pakistan, Glenn Forsyth on what to look out for this week, Golfing great Greg Turner on LIV Golf's demise, May the 4th at Auckland Stardome and Health professionals on AI self-diagnosis.
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First Up - The Podcast for Friday 1 May

April 30, 2026 • 48 mins
On todays First Up Pod - It's Friday!! So we are talking all things fruit with Glenn, Alice joins us with all the world wide news and Nabil beams in from Africa. First Up - The Voice of the Nathan!!!!!
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First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 30 April

April 29, 2026 • 47 mins
On Todays First Up Pod - We talk to Ellie Jay with all the news from the UK, Jimmy Ellingham on Levin locals concerned about speed limits and the CEO of New Zealand Cricket Geoff Allott is building relationships and strengthening the game of cricket across the world. First Up - The voice of the Nathan!
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First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 29 April

April 28, 2026 • 55 mins
On Todays First Up Pod: We talk to our correspondent in Sweden, NZ Under 85 Kg Utility back Chad Crenfeldt-Smith calls in from Sir Lanka and we look into Experienced tailors encouraging young people to join the industry. First Up - The voice of the Nathan!
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First Up - The Podcast, Tuesdy 28 April

April 27, 2026 • 47 mins
On todays First Up Pod: We find out how dogs are helping keep regional airports free of Spur Winged Plovers. Pine Tress are causing a problem in Southland and Deputy Prime Minster David Seymour talks to Nathan about heavy vehicle regulations. First Up - The Voice of the Nathan.
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First Up - The Podcast, Friday 24 April

April 23, 2026 • 47 mins
On todays First Up pod: We find out about the Fresh Meat arm wrestling club, Barry Gamble reminds us about the heroism of Wing Commander James Fraser Barron and the Minister of Fruit & Vedge talks all things fruit! First Up - the voice of the Nathan!
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First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 23 April

April 22, 2026 • 42 mins
On todays First Up pod: We find out how cyclists are helping the Westpac Rescue helicopter stay in the air, Peter De Graf joins us from the great north to talk milk and a situation at the Far North District Council, Anas Mallick comes in with the lastest news from Pakistan and Labours Willow Jean Prime discusses Nationals latest leadership confinedence debacle. First Up - The voice of the Nathan.
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First Up -The Podcast, Wednesday 22 April

April 21, 2026 • 42 mins
On today's First Up pod, we find out what lookmaxxing is and how it is negativtly affecting young people in New Zealand, Auckland Stars coach Temepara Bailey joins Nathan ahead of this weekend's netball game against the Pulse and a special find is making its way from a Queenstown op shop to Yorkshire.
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Copy of First Up - The Podcast, Friday 10 April

April 9, 2026 • 41 mins
On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: US correspondent Zach Montellaro updates us on overnight developments in Washington and movements in the Middle East conflict - because a lot can change in a few hours, brace yourself - Cyclone Vaianu is expected to hit the North Island on Sunday, we tell you what you need to know to stay safe and children's author Ruth Paul is on the Circa Theatre stage for the school holidays with her...
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First Up - The Podcast, Friday 10 April

April 9, 2026 • 41 mins
On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: US correspondent Zach Montellaro updates us on overnight developments in Washington and movements in the Middle East conflict - because a lot can change in a few hours, brace yourself - Cyclone Vaianu is expected to hit the North Island on Sunday, we tell you what you need to know to stay safe and children's author Ruth Paul is on the Circa Theatre stage for the school holidays with her...
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First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 12 March

March 11, 2026 • 40 mins
On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: 32 countries have agreed to dip into their emergency oil stocks in a bid to curb rising prices, an explanation as to why Iran's new Supreme leader has not yet been seen in public or on TV - neighbouring Pakistan walks a diplomatic tightrope, Anas Mallick joins us from Islamabad; it's back to the polls for Papatoetoe voters after vote fraud in the local board election and former Black...
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First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 11 March

March 10, 2026 • 44 mins
On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: a former U.S diplomat overseeing Iran talks about what and when is the offramp to this war; a huge donation of vintage treasures at a Wairarapa op shop and very personal stories of grief, joy and resilience are shared on a new podcast, Far From Town First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
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First Up - The Podcast, Monday 2nd March 2026

March 1, 2026 • 41 mins
First Up - The Podcast for Monday 2nd March 2026
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