Ellie Jay
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Sarah O'Leary
In the wonderful world of Trade Me this week, something for the James Bond's amongst us - and a special signed Jersey being auctioned off for charity, But first, Trade Me's Sarah O'Leary told our… Audio
NZ Made: Helen Nuttall of Helen Elizabeth Jewellery
It's that time of the week where we have a look at one of New Zealand's small businesses. Trained jeweller Helen Nuttall showcases organic textures in her business is called Helen Elizabeth Jewellery… Audio
Covid 19: Whanganui highschoolers to recieve vaccines next term
From early next term high school students in Whanganui over the age of 16 will receive their first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Bruce Jones is the Whanganui District Health Board's communicable… Audio
Fruit and Vege report with Glenn Forsyth
Our Minister of fruit and vege, Glen Forsyth tells us the latest from the produce markets. Audio
Denika Mead - 17 year old Author
Denika Mead is 17 and she's a self published author, living in Wellington she's released 3 fantasy books over the past two years. They are called 'The Royal orchid Trilogy' and Denika says they're… Audio
Biden "Shocked an saddened" by Haitian president assassination
Washington DC correspondent, Nick Harper spoke to Ellie Jay about the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise, Joe Bidens response to the assassination, What's to be expected with Joe Bidens… Audio
Grant Robertson speaks on the worker shortage in hospitality
Earlier Firstup spoke to hospitality worker of 16 years Chloe Ann-King who told us she doesn't believe there is a skills shortage in New Zealand. She believed the industry just isn't paying kiwis… Audio
HUHA have taken in over 40 rabbits all needing alot of care
The Animal rescue charity HUHA has taken in over 40 rabbits which were among hundreds being hoarded in an Auckland house Helping you Help Animals is among the animal rescue organisations who offered… Audio
Anita Purcell with news from Europe
Anita Purcell spoke to Ellie Jay about the latest in Europe. A citizen in Germany has been arrested on suspicion of spying, a prominent journalist has been shot in the Netherlands, President Putin has… Audio
Podcast Critic: Ellie Jay
RNZ First Up producer Ellie Jay brings a fresh selection of what she's been listening to into the studio. Audio
Consumer NZ are raising money for overseas SPF testing
How effective is sunscreen? With 500 New Zealanders dying from melanoma every year.. it's something Consumer NZ wants to find out. But each SPF test costs $5000 and they have to be conducted in labs… Audio
Ski fields of Whakapapa and Turoa are ready for business
Ski fields are starting to open around New Zealand and in the middle of Te ika a Maui, the ski fields of Whakapapa and Turoa are ready for business, Travis Donoghue, Chief Operating Officer of Ruapehu… Audio
Alice Springs goes into lockdown after Covid-19 case at airport
To Australia now where Alice Springs has been put into a 72 hour lockdown after a worker at a goldmine in the Northern Territory spent some time tbefore flying on to Adelaide and later testing… Audio
NZ Made: Fabric N Stitch's Arlene Rayner
Flight attendant Arlene Rayner started her business 'Fabric n stitch' last year when covid lockdowns meant she was out of work for months. She sells sewing craft kits for kids, teaching everything… Audio
Wellington businesses need help under Level 2
It has been an anxious wait for staff at the Highwater Eatery in Wellington who have been isolating since the restaurant was named as a location of interest. They've had to close completely as 11 out… Audio
Wards full of children with preventable respiratory conditions
An Auckland Paediatrician says that wards in Auckland and Starship Hospitals are almost full of children with preventable respiratory conditions partly due to cold, unsuitable sleeping conditions. The… Audio
Doctors optimistic photographer injured in wedding day helicopter crash will walk again
Two weeks ago Rachel Jordan was photographing a Bride and Groom on their wedding day when the helicopter they were in crashed severely injuring her, the pilot and the newly-married couple.
She's… Audio
People splashing cash on new boats at Boat Show this weekend
The Hutch Wilco Boat Show was on over the weekend. It's the oldest in New Zealand and after a year off in 2020, for the first time in 65 years, the show was back with a bang, People from all over the… Audio
Pacific Dance Festival displaying modern works for 2021
The Pacific Dance festival starts tomorrow after a year off during Covid affected 2020 It's the annual festival for modern contemporary Pacific Dance practisioners in New Zealand, and people have come… Audio
A real Henry Hoover vacuum cleaner delivered to biggest fan
A couple of months ago we visited James, a 5 year old who has an unusual obsession ... with a vacuum cleaner called Henry. If you're unfamiliar, Henry is a bright red vacuum cleaner with a smiling… Video, Audio