Anna Thomas
Netball World Cup with Bridget Tunnicliffe
RNZ netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe joins us from Cape Town to discuss the Netball World Cup. Audio
Short Cut with Dan Slevin
Dan Slevin joins us for his weekly chat on brand new films, both in cinemas and on streaming services. Audio
What makes a diva?
Dr Kirsty Fairclough is reader in screen studies at Manchester Metropolitan University and co-editor of a forthcoming book called Diva: Feminism and Fierceness from Pop to Hip-Hop. Audio
Podcast Review with Lynn Freeman
Nights podcast reviewer Lynn Freeman is back to chat to us about what she's been listening to. Audio
First up - The Podcast, Friday 7 July 2023
First Up - The Podcast for Friday 7 July 2023 Audio
Communtiy Network Waiheke send letter to government
Waiheke locals say despite being part of Auckland, they feel left behind especially when it comes to social housing. While the island has become known for its Wineries and Wealthy visitors, it also… Audio
First Up - The Podcast 5th July
On todays podcast. Israel ramps up its operation in the city of Jenin - as Australia clamps down on vapes - we'll have the latest from the Middle East and from across the Tasman School holidays, ski… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 4 July
On today's First Up pod with Anna Thomas this week - in the UK: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under pressure to cut immigration numbers; a six year old Australian Rugby League prodigy is setting all… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 3 July
On today's First Up pod with Anna Thomas this week - in the US - another mass shooting and San Francisco's move toward driverless taxis; Pacific nations continue to object to Japan dumping nuclear… Audio
Te Pāti Māori: Hauraki-Waikato can be Mahuta's 'Te Puea moment'
To politics now, and we're welcoming Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi to First Up this morning, to join our regular catch-up with political leaders. Te Pāti Māori has been in the headlines this… Audio
Tūroa ski field readying for busy ski season
It's an exciting day at Mount Ruapehu today... The school holidays have begun, and the snow is falling! The $5 million funding from the government has allowed the Turoa and Whakapapa skifields to… Audio
Watering plants myth debunked: 'If a plant needs water, water it'
The journal New Scientist has dispelled some old wisdom about the need to water your garden early in the morning before the day warms up. It says that's not necessary, and sometimes it's not a good… Audio
Calling Home: Mimi Todhunter in Venice
This Sunday, Mimi Todhunter is calling home from Venice. Audio
Would you take a personality test for a job?
These days, getting a job can involve more than just sending in your CV, scoring an interview, signing a contract and starting on Monday. Today, getting a job can also involve psychometric tests. Audio
Fieldays 2023: Farming event celebrates 55 years
It's billed as the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event. For the 55th year, Fieldays is back. The gates opened today, and big crowds were expected. New Zealand National Fieldays Society… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media. Auckland studio. Audio
Sir Tim Shadbolt wants statue of himself in city
It's been nearly a year since former Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt lost his bid re-election But there is still some debate about the best way to honour Sir Tim and his contribution to the city. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - RNZ's Russiagate; 'rinky-dink' politics & forecast fatigue
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Anna Thomas about RNZ's 'pro-Russia edits' saga now extending stories about other countries - and a newspaper's feature story that fell short… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - RNZ's Russiagate; 'rinky-dink' politics & forecast fatigue
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Anna Thomas about RNZ's 'pro-Russia edits' saga now extending stories about other countries - and a newspaper's feature story that fell short…
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