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All Whites one win away from World Cup
The All Whites are one win away from booking their place at next year's FIFA World Cup in North and Central America. NZ Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tributes flow for former All Blacks coach Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie
Tributes are flowing for one of the most well-known coaches in All Blacks history. Past president of the Canterbury Rugby Supporters' Club Dick Tayler spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Former All Black loose forward and coach Grizz Wyllie dies
Grizz Wyllie is being remembered as one of the most rugged coaches in All Black history who commanded respect with a hard-nosed style. Penny Miles reports. Audio
Man dies while jetboating in Wairarapa
Police say they recieved reports of an unresponsive jet boat passenger in his 20s who later died at the scene.
Mum to many Letitia Dowie-Lewis
Letitia 'Teesh' Dowie-Lewis has opened her doors and arms to children she doesn't know over sixty times. She is the recipient of Excellence in Foster Care award for 2025, a title from Governor General… Audio
NZ Live: Fazerdaze
After the incredible success of her 2017 debut album 'Morningside' Amelia Murray found herself at a crossroads. Just as her career was taking off she experienced intense burnout and had to step back… Audio
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale retrospective a retrospective
Lovers of animation are getting together this weekend for the second ever Wellington Animation Film Festival. The event has been organised by a group of French creatives living in Aotearoa and… Audio
Defence job cuts turn up heat on Luxon's last day in India
The prime minister hit back at criticisms of his coalition's investment in defence as he stood aboard HMNZS Te Kaha, docked in Mumbai. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 20 March
On today's First Up pod: 14 year old dog-surfing champ retires; US astronauts land safely off the coast of Florida after 9 months stuck in space; Jaffar Express hijacking suspends train services… Audio
Heading Off: The Kawatiri Trail
We all have ideas in the pub or while idly thinking at home, but very few of us actually follow through. But one man who did take it further is Richard Niederer. His idea was to build a coastal trail… Audio
NZ rents increased by 25 percent since Covid: Data
New data shows New Zealand rents have increased 25 percent since Covid hit. Trade Me Property's customer director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Libelle scaled up too fast: Liquidator
The liquidator of school lunch provider Libelle says one of the failed company's biggest problems was scaling up too fast. Deloitte liquidator David Webb spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Taranaki radiology services nearing 'crisis' mode
An acute shortage of radiography staff at Taranaki Base Hospital means patients are waiting months longer than they should for critical scans to diagnose cancer and other serious conditions. Taranaki… Audio
Extreme atmospheric rivers over NZ may double by end of century
Latest research by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research suggests 'extreme atmospheric rivers' over New Zealand may double by the end of the century, making up a much bigger… Audio
St Patrick's Day celebrations at Otago University reach new low
St Patrick's Day celebrations at Otago University fell to a new low on Monday, when a dead wallaby was roasted on a couch fire on Dunedin's notorious Castle St. Otago University Student Association… Audio
Miramar community fearful after man found dead on street
A Wellington community is fearing for its safety after the death of a man who was found with critical injuries on a roadside on Monday. Local resident Ryan Street spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Peters and Rubio meeting
Foreign minister Winston Peters and American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are meeting now in what Peters has described a "dramatically changed" American diplomatic scene. Labour leader… Audio
NZ needs trade training equivalent to university entrance: Report
A report out on Wednesday from the New Zealand Initiative think tank says schools need a trade training equivalent to university entrance. The report's author Dr Michael Johnston spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Drought turns lush Waikato farms brown
Lush Waikato farms are turning into deserts as drought conditions worsen and farmers struggle to grow grass. Reporter Alexa Cook is on the road talking to those most affected. Audio
PM Luxon winds back timeline for India trade deal
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had to wind back expectations over the timeline for a trade deal with India after a burst of overenthusiasm overnight. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
