First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 6 March

On today's First Up pod: Pam Corkery brings news of yet another deadly animal in Australia; Alex Baird is back in the Middle East reporting on ceasefire negotiations; former defence minister Ron Mark joins us with his thoughts on the broken down Defence Force planes and we hear about M-9 - an event where Maori leaders share stories that inspire, empower and entertain. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!