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First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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An early morning news and current affairs conversation hosted by Nathan Rarere featuring the people behind key issues and quirky human interest stories from New Zealand and overseas.
Latest audio
Friday, 27 June 2025
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Glenn Forsyth's Fruit of the Week is here to freshen up your weekend from the produce markets. Audio
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News from Africa with Nabil Ahmed Rufai
27 Jun 2025Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports on mass crushing incident in the Central African Republic. Audio
Thursday, 26 June 2025
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Politics chat with Carmel Sepuloni
26 Jun 2025Labour's Carmel Sepuloni looks at the week in politics both at home and abroad Audio
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Taupo regional news with Dan Hutchinson
26 Jun 2025A new bridge is planned for Taupo and winterfest begins this weekend, Dan Hutchinson has the details Audio
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South Asia correspondent Anas Mallick
26 Jun 2025Pakistan works on an ICBM and the first India in 40 years blasts in to space.. Audio
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
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How are cinemas coping in this economic climate?
A trip to the movies is standard fare for the school holidays, but it ain't cheap, Ke Xin Li looked at how the industry is adjusting to appeal to families. Audio
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News from the Middle East with Alex Baird
25 Jun 2025Alex Baird reports from Doha, 24 hours after Iran's missile attack on the US airbase nearby. Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
25 Jun 2025If you like a Corvette Sting Ray, you'll be scrolling TradeMe this week - Emma Bacon has the details. Audio
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Bananaball - the new sport taking America by storm
25 Jun 2025Bananaball is taking America by storm - it's a fun filled version of baseball, Nathan Rarere talked with Andy Cosgrove from the Savannah Bananas. Audio
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News from Australia with Pam Corkery
25 Jun 2025The fate of accused mushroom murderer Erin Patter is almost in the hands of the jury - Pam Corkery has the latest from Australia. Audio
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
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Former AB Jeff Wilson on the latest All Blacks selection
24 Jun 2025All Black legend Jeff Wilson casts his expert eye over the new AB squad Audio
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Willis on active investment plus visa for overseas investment
24 Jun 2025The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Kiwis shouldn't be scared of international investment in infrastructure here. Audio
First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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Email: firstup@rnz.co.nz