First Up Podcast

On today's First Up pod: Alex Baird has the latest as Israel's PM Netanyahu visits Washington; Chris Gilbert checks in from Tokyo where an election for their upper house is just around the corner; our… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: the jury yesterday reached a verdict in the mushroom murder trial - and Erin Patterson has been found guilty on all charges; it's 20 years since the July 7th suicide bomb… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: tragic scenes in Texas over the weekend, with at least 70 people dying in flash flooding, our US correspondent has the latest as the search continues; closer to home - a… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: we have the latest on the weather which has been hitting hard across the country overnight; Glenn Forsyth's here with Fruit of the Week and in rugby league, teachers and… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: We have the latest on the weather as more heavy rain is due to fall, especially around the top of the South Island; we talk about the cost of living with Labour MP Carmel… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: Israel's launched another wave of airstrikes on Gaza; New South Wales is hunkering down as a 'Bomb Cyclone' hits the coast - our correspondent Gavin Coote has the details as… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: Selwyn District Council claims it has "the lowest rates" in Canterbury, but not everyone is convinced; we have the latest from overnight with our correspondents including… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: Elon Musk says Donald Trump's sprawling tax and spending cuts bill is UTTERLY INSANE - our correspondent Katherine Firkin has the details; the New Zealand Under 20s are just… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: updates as Iran fires upon US bases in Doha, Qatar: some surprises in the first All Blacks squad of the year, including five debutants! Former All Black, Jeff Wilson joins has… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: one business in Queenstown just had at least 400 people line up for one of their jobs on offer; the Minister is here with the best fruit and vege for your dollar and the… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: the power moves and mind games have begun ahead of this weekend's Super Rugby final - our reporter Adam Burns talks to fans on the street in Christchurch; Labour MP Willie… Read more Audio

On today's First Up pod: our Middle East correspondent Alex Baird has the latest on the conflict between Iran and Israel; astronomer and educator Josh Aoraki reminds us how to look for Matariki and… Read more Audio