First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 23 April 2025

First up - The Podcast, Tuesday 22 April 2025

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!

On today's First Up pod: Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are here - we see how the news has been greeted around the world - from the UK Africa; former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Phil Goff is back in Aotearoa after he was sacked for publicly questioning Donald Trump's understanding of history - he tells us he has no regrets, and would do it again. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: our Middle East correspondent has the latest from Gaza where Israel is seizing 'large areas' of land and ordering residents to leave; in Otago, reporter Tess Brunton tells us about a new report showing significant healthcare service shortfalls, and inequity in accessing care in Wanaka and we catch up with rugby expert Ella Ferguson to look at what's in store for the final two weeks of Super Rugby Aupiki. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: In Pakistan they're rounding up Afghan refugees and sending them home; Australia prepares for the election and a special visit; there's a chance to hang with some quirky birds at Auckland Zoo and our reporter Ke-Xin Li talks to parents trying to do the best for their kids while earning a low wage. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: Kiwi Muslims are marking the end of Ramadan - and thousands will be at Eden Park today for Eid celebrations, organiser Javed Dadabhai tells us what's happening; UK correspondent and award-winning Reporter of the Year Henry Riley tells us how the UK is preparing for Trump's tariffs and economic growth minister Nicola Willis wants a third major supermarket in Aotearoa, we asked people on the street what they think. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!