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First Up for Tuesday 15 November 2022

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 14 November 2022
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 16 November 2022
  • First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 15 November

    6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod - US Republicans ponder their future; we ask National's deputy leader Nicola Willis why they're pledging to repeal the offshore oil and gas exploration ban, just as world… Read more Audio

  • Willis: excited for advancement of women's rugby

    sport politics

    5:51 AM.Time to catch up with the deputy leader of the Opposition now. This morning we're talking National's vow to once again allow exploring for deepsea oil and gas; whether the Reserve Bank still has… Read more Audio

  • Volunteers at Repair Cafes fix your broken stuff for koha

    life and society
    Repair cafes were first set up in New Zealand in 2016 and they have now popped up in six locations across the Auckland region.

    5:44 AM.In a world full of fast fashion, cheap appliances and quick-to-outdate electronics, a group of repairers are urging people to think twice before hiffing things in the bin. Repair cafés are an… Read more Audio

  • US: Biden congratulates Schumer on retaining Senate majority

    world
    US President Joe Biden speaks about the soul of the nation, outside of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 1, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

    5:37 AM.To the United States now, where the Republicans are getting closer to scoring a majority in the House , but 19 congressional races - including several in California - remain uncalled. Joining Nathan… Read more Audio

  • LDR Taranaki: impact of Maori wards in local elections

    te ao Maori local council
    The Three Sisters with Taranaki's coastlines and Mt Taranaki in the background.

    5:23 AM.Time now to go to Taranaki for the latest from our local democracy reporter Craig Ashworth. Audio

  • Japan's population continues to decline and age

    world
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    5:15 AM.To Japan now where one town has started live streaming its leaders faces during meetings. But first, our correspondent in Tokyo Chris Gilbert told us why, as the world's population continues to rise… Read more Audio

  • Thousands stranded in NSW by more flooding

    world
    A general view of a main road under floodwaters in Richmond suburb on March 22, 2021, as Sydney braced for its worst flooding in decades after record rainfall caused its largest dam to overflow.

    5:12 AM.To Australia now where thousands of people in New South Wales are stranded after another bout of flooding New South Wales search and rescue say they will be calling on New Zealand for help after more… Read more Audio

  • UK: challenge laid down for David Beckham

    world
    A man walks outside the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 8, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

    5:06 AM.Time now to cross to our UK correspondent Ellie Jay. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 14 November 2022
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 16 November 2022
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