Ellie Jay
Best of First Up for Monday 19 October
On the podcast today: we're dissecting the election - a huge swing to Labour over the weekend Labour won an incredible 64 seats to National's 35, while Act and the Greens return to Parliament with 10… Audio
RNZ farewells First Up presenter Indira Stewart
This morning was Indira's last morning with us here on First Up as she's leaving RNZ to join the Breakfast team on TVNZ, We're very sorry to see you go Indira - and we're quite annoyed with TVNZ's… Video, Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 14 October
On the pod today: how Dr Ashley Bloomfield inspired a luxury robe; a managed isolation nurse shares what it's like at the front line of our border defence and we investigate the underground puppy mill… Audio
NZ Made: Kevin Barratt's Famine of Beauty
Each week we have a look at a unique New Zealand business and this week we are very "on-trend" for the election. Kevin Barrett is a fulltime primary healthcare nurse and also the founder of 'Famine of… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 13 October
In today's pod: after their own winter lockdown of sorts New Zealand's bees are getting busy again, we hear why springtime is the bees' knees; we speak to a journalist who's investigation revealed how… Audio
Surf Lifesaving turn to The Rock to save men drowning
'Save the Males' - that's what Surf Lifesaving New Zealand are asking us all to do this year with their campaign to try and keep Kiwi men safe and catch the attention of movie star Dwayne 'The Rock'… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 7 October
Today on the pod: a review of the SkyCity fire last year suggests changes are needed in the way the Fire Service tackles big fires; former Gloriavale members protested outside last night's leader's… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 6 October
On the pod today: 11 days with no community transmission, Aucklanders prepare for a return to Alert level 1; a new sailing app allows users to tap into technology used by Team New Zealand; and… Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 5 October
On the pod today, Aucklanders will find out whether or not they'll move down alert levels and a wildfire has destroyed homes and livelihoods in the Mackenzie Basin - we hear from local residents… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 2 October
On today's pod: there is a good chance the Ranfurly Shield could be on the move for the 3rd weekend in a row; we hear from a Waikato farmer breeding some truly unusual livestock; a Kiwi couple who set… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 1 October
On today's pod: the Sikh community is nominated for an award for their efforts during lockdown; the government stands firm against yachties around the Pacific wanting to shelter here during cyclone… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 30 September
In the podcast today: a "first-of-its-kind" drag musical for kids opens for the school holidays at Wellington's Circa Theatre; Labour releases its dental policy promising a tripling of an emergency… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 29 September
In today's pod: Winter's last gasp causes heavy snow and icy temperatures down south; travel agents feel the stress from non-travelling customers and Marlborough residents can now dob people in for… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 25 September
In the podcast today: 31 close contacts have been identified after an Auckland family who tested positive for Covid-19 met with 18 people from all over the country, they all met in Taupo - we talk to… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 24 September
In today's podcast: the link to 3 new cases on Wednesday and the revelation of a new index case pose new questions about Covid-19; the number of NCEA results reported drops by 20 percent because of… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 23 September
In the Pod today: the southbound lanes of Auckland's Harbour bridge have opened after overnight repairs - we speak to Mayor Phil Goff; former MP Peter Dunne joins us to look at how Judith Collins and… Audio
NZ Made: Simone McKirdy, Descend Scuba Diving
Simone McKirdy runs Descend Scuba diving in Milford sound with her husband Lance. He's the reason she started diving and after a stint operating in Queenstown, they moved across the hills to Milford… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 22 September
On today's pod: alert levels are set to move down but have we done enough to eliminate the Auckland Covid cluster? Frustrated Auckland businesses wont see much change but around the country, others… Audio
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
Are you looking for a new business opportunity? How about a new restaurant for only a dollar or a bar on wheels? It's all up for grabs on Trade Me this week. Trade Me's Ruby Topzand spoke to our… Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 21 September
On the podcast today: people keen for Flights to Nowhere; are we ready to ease Covid-19 restrictions? Epidemiologist Michael Baker joins us ahead of the government's decision today and Auckland… Audio