Anna Thomas

This week we've been bringing you some of the many events taking place over summer and this morning we're in the Garden City. Christchurch and Canterbury are bursting at the seams with events - Anna… Audio

So we've been told the 25 cent a litre tax cut on fuel will end 31st March next year. Also, a discount on road user charges for the country's hauliers will end January 31st. Joining Anna Thomas to… Audio

We continue our tour of parts of the country that you could do worse than visiting this summer. Next we're in Whangamomona east of New Plymouth in the central North Island. Or as some locals would… Audio

All week we've been touring Aotearoa hearing about some of the more weird yet wonderful things our country has to offer. This morning we begin in Murchison, where the fire just keeps on burning. Back… Audio

It's First Up's last week of 2022 and hopefully many of us will be enjoying a summer break - we've decided to help out by giving you a guide to summer fun in the main regions on a budget - with cost… Audio

It's First Up's last week of 2022 and hopefully many of us will be enjoying a summer break - today it's Auckland's turn in the spotlight. Anna Thomas spoke with Chris Simpson, head of major events at… Audio

The Ohope Waterslide is back for another Summer, and worth putting on your list if you're road tripping down the East Coast. Max Humpherson, an engineer by day, took over the project five months ago… Audio

If you're a regular First Upper you'll know in this, our last week for 2022 we're roaming the main centres in search of summer fun. Today's turn is Dunedin, Otepoti and the wider Otago region. Anna… Audio

Summertime is usually a popular time to sell your house, but have you thought about selling privately? You can save a bit of money, but do you need the hassle. We decided to speak to a young Auckland… Audio

The Blackferns have been touring the country this month, stopping into towns all over the place to connect with fans and celebrate their World Cup heroics. Today they'll be in Wellington for a public… Audio

This week we're going to be touring some of some of New Zealand's top summer locations ... some of which you may not have come across before. This morning we're in one of the jewels in the Crown… Audio

Award-winning food writer, Lucy Corry has written for most of our leading publications, including talking regularly on RNZ. She's the current president of Food Writers NZ, she wrote the Burger… Audio

On a sunny August day, former SAS soldier Tony Williams set out on a mission... at the age of 69 he was too old to join the fighting in the Ukraine so instead, he decided to walk the length of New… Audio

When it comes to Infidelity, most of us have a clear idea where boundaries lie. Having a physical relationship with a third party means trouble. But what about 'emotional infidelity'? Are those… Audio