First Up Podcast

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: we have the latest on the devastating Myanmar earthquake from our correspondent in Bangkok; US reaction to Vice-President JD Vance's visit to a remote base in Greenland; in… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: Te Kuiti is buzzing with the sound of shears today as shearers gather for the NZ Champs and watch for the running of the sheep; Bevan Hurley reports in from New York where… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: we ask Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni if New Zealand politicians use group chats to talk policy; Prince Harry steps down from his own charity; we hear about fresh… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: basketball legend Casey Frank tells us about what's surprised him so far in this year's NZ NBL season; Alex Baird in Doha reports on Academy Award winning director Hamdan… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: the blossoms are blooming in Japan, our Tokyo correspondent Chris Gilbert tells us about that and another case of political scandal; in the UK bird flu has been detected in… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund updates us on work continues on a plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine; Katherine Firkin updates us on the latest from the USA where President Trump ramps… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: New Zealand's finest were celebrated last night at the New Zealander of the Year Awards, Local Hero of the Year winner - maths teacher Subash Chandar K joins us; Bevan Hurley… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio