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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
Thursday, 13 February 2025
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Sport: All things fantasy super rugby
13 Feb 2025Nathan's Thursday chat with sports guru Grant Chapman Audio
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American man wants to break record on Te Araroa Trail
13 Feb 2025The latest from Nelson with Local Democracy Reporter Samantha Gee Audio
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UK to deny citizenship to refugees who arrive on a small boat
13 Feb 2025UK has toughened up rules making it almost impossible for a refugee who arrives in the UK on a small boat to become British citizens. UK Correspondent Ellie Jay has the latest Audio
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Lantern Festival: Birds, dragons and giant snakes
13 Feb 2025The Lantern Festival is on at Auckland's Manukau Sports Bowl. First Up reporter Ke-Xin Li went to find out what's new Audio
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
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Clean up continues for Mangawahi residents post tornado
12 Feb 2025The clean up is still going, after a tornado tore through Mangawhai on January the 26th. Leonard Powell reports. Audio
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US President: Anthony Albanese a "very fine man"
12 Feb 2025Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump talk on the phone for 40 minutes. Australia correspondent Pam Corkery has the details of what was on the agenda Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
12 Feb 2025A business opportunity that comes with a 1969 Kombi. TradeMe's Emma Bacon talks about the latest listings Audio
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Gaza ceasefire holding for now
12 Feb 2025Middle East correspondent Alex Baird has the latest on the Gaza ceasefire after Hamas accusations that Israel is violating the terms Audio
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
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Finance minister Nicola Willis explains new visa scheme
11 Feb 2025Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Nathan about the new visa scheme and who they will bring in Audio
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UK: public health minister resigns over WhatsApp saga
11 Feb 2025WhatsApp messages have landed a UK MP Andrew Gwynne in serious trouble. UK correspondent Henry Riley has the latest. Audio
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North Canterbury hosts several A&P shows over next few weeks
11 Feb 2025North Canterbury's local democracy reporter David Hill tells Nathan about the Waimakariri District Council's low rates rise, the latest on speed limit changes in the region, and the vast array of A&P… Read more Audio
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A NZ made electric motorbike goes bigger for commuters
11 Feb 2025Streetdog is a beautiful cafe racer style motorbike made right here in New Zealand. And it's electric. One of the creators speaks to Nathan about what could be country's most beautiful electric… Read more Audio
First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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