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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On today's First Up pod: it's going to be wet and windy for parts of New Zealand with tropical cyclone Tam over Vanuatu and somewhat headed in our direction - Weather Watch head forecaster Philip Duncan gets us ready for what's ahead; and 101 year old croquet champ Neville Sandiford tells us since turning 100 he's taking things a little easier and is a little less competitive. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: the 2025 World Expo has opened in Osaka, we find out how it's going; Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks tourism, trade and the Treaty; in Canterbury reporter Jonathan Leask tells us about toxic algae in Lake Hood and our resident money genius Susan Edmunds explains all the retail rules this Easter weekend. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: The Red Crescent aid group is calling for an inquiry into Israel's killing of paramedics in Gaza; Pam Corkery joins us from Queensland where the federal election campaign is in full swing and a new study highlights the rising level of abuse against our female MPs, their families and their staff. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: millions of protesters across the US have rallied against Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the weekend, we cross to the US and Europe for the latest tariff reaction; and at home we hear from 33 year old GP, Dr Richard Lowe, who tells us about why it's so important for him to have part-ownership in his clinic. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!