On today's First Up pod - President Biden's defenders hit back over claims his memory is failing; news from Europe, where there's a war, a volcano and a hostage situation in Switzerland; we hear from a Tauranga man trying to get his parents out of Gaza and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon and what could that mean for the population. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - we have the latest news from our correspondents in the UK, Europe and Taranaki; deputy leader of the Opposition Carmel Sepuloni responds to news about the release of Philip Mehrtens and her experience at Waitangi; you'll hear how an umpiring decision caused a riot at an Australian cricket game and and closer to home - our producer Mahvash Ikram finds out what ghost kitchens are. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer - we get the latest from the UK; finance minister Nicola Willis has spent the past few days in Northland - she tells us what she's been hearing from iwi leaders and her time at Waitangi; this week's TradeMe story is for people who really really like tarmac or perhaps need a place to park an Airbus and we find out that Twilight 400 at the Masters Games is more than just shooting, darts, curling and bowling. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - it's been a beautiful weekend across the country, and that's set to continue in to Waitangi day tomorrow; delegations from the Ratana Church, Te Pati Maori and the Kiingitanga have arrived in a huge show of unity, ahead of government MPs - reporter Pokere Paewai is there with the RNZ team to tell us what's on the schedule for today and in Auckland, one of our top music festivals is back in action after 4 years - we'll hear what's happening at Laneway this year! First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - Glenn is here to tell you what's fresh in the world of fruit and veges and of course fruit of the week; we catch up with a Kate Wightman, who's walked from Cape Reinga to Bluff, raising awareness for ovarian cancer and Dunedin gets geared up for the great sport of Cornhole at the Masters Games. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - how long's this heat going to last? Weather Watch's Philip Duncan has the forecast; we find out the buzz around Otago's genetically engineered wasps; it's all action back in the House of Parliament - we talk to Labour deputy Carmel Sepuloni and what's acceptable workplace attire? We put it to the people. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - if you're planning on proposing any time soon listen up, we hear about a unique opportunity on offer from Trade Me; we find out about the NZ Hangliding Championships taking place in Murchison this week and we speak to the organiser of the Future Future festival happening this weekend around an Auckland bike path, free of charge. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - we talk to an Auckland Intermediate Principal about how last year's rejig to the school donations scheme will affect fees and school trips for students; finance minister Nicola Willis discuss her trip to Waitangi and how National are faring on their 100 day plan and the 100 year old ParkRunner who still does five kilometres every Saturday. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - Auckland celebrates it's Anniversary Day with the Regatta - we'll find out what's happening on the harbour; we also say happy birthday to the most iconic moustache of the 80s and we find out why you're never too old to play pickleball.. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod - we hear from our correspondents in Africa, the USA and the Pacific; Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni talks Ratana, what we can expect from Waitangi and the cost of school uniforms And the life of a professional cliff diver... sometimes it pays to pack a spare pair of togs. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!