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6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we catch up on last night's netball final with our sports team; we have the news out to the US, as President Trump meets with EU leaders in between rounds of golf in Scotland… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: as the Tour de France heads toward the finish line, we hear the little-known story of the New Zealand Cyclist Corps in World War One; Hulk Hogan RIP and Kiwi boxer Lani… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: The International Court of Justice has handed down its first ever opinion on climate change brought by Vanuatu; the government's revealed the latest numbers on homelessness… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: a big rise for a far right populist party in Japan's latest election; we delve into the mysterious world of private investigators with local PI Daniel Torenson and new stats… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: rugby could be the latest game to get the Saudi sports-washing treatment, producer Ross McNaughton looks at what R360 is all about; we look back to a musical moment that… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we have latest from Trump's USA as MAGA bite back over the Epstein files; the latest boxing heavyweight decider is here - Oleksander Usyk and Daniel Dubois in the ring this… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Australian news and in the UK we hear about the fallout from huge data breach from Britain's Ministry of Defence; Labour's Willow-Jean Prime talks about open plan classrooms… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: all the overnight news; Kiwi professional cyclist George Bennett gives his takes on this year's Tour de France and Joseph Parker tells us he's heading to the Oleksandr Usyk… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: In South Korea, medical students have gone back to class after a boycott of more than a year; we celebrate the birthday of a Dutch artist who turned black paint into magic… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we have news from Europe as the EU becomes the target of Trump's new tariffs and the US, ICE raids continue in California and funerals are held for Texas flood victims; Sports… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: the Regulatory Standards Bill has been up for hearings at select committe this week - Labour MP Duncan Webb tells us about that; our Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.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

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we have news and reaction from around the world as the G7 summit kicks off in Canada; its a very important day for the lovers of the chocolate chip cookie and finance minister… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: yet another dramatic weekend in the US, we have details of protests, parades and political assassinations; we have the wrap of all weekend in sport for you shortly and the… Read more Audio