Katrina Batten
Best of First Up for Friday 16 October
On the pod today: a Raglan teacher is about to vote for the first time and he's letting his students decide which boxes get a tick; what will political parties do to address alarming respiratory… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 15 October
On the pod today: encouraging those with dementia to vote without judgement; Invercargill's Deputy Mayor resigns amidst council infighting and dysfunction, saying she found herself doing the mayor's… Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 12 October
In today's pod: a veteran Waikato dairy farmer believes a Labour-Green government would not be good for farmers; a small South Island Iwi takes a stand for itself and its reo by releasing a new waiata… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 9 October
In today's pod: we meet the Hoofman who is tasked with the important job of keeping the cow hooves of the nation trimmed; the latest poll could see the Act Party gain 11 seats in parliament - but who… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 8 October
Today on the pod: Surf Lifesaving's plea to The Rock to help save men from drowning; we hear from a woman whose decades-old cannabis convictions continue to follow her around today; when Covid-19… Audio
Yatra: 8 East Asian plays presented as one at TAPAC
Do you fancy a trip to the theatre to celebrate Auckland's move down to Alert level 1? The Prayas Theatre Company has brought together a large cast and crew to present 'Yatra' at TAPAC in Auckland… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 11 September
Today in the Pod: prepare for a double jab next year - we find out what's going on with covid vaccine trial; what do you do with a wasp nest the size of a tent and a Tongan family and a family of… Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 24 August
On the pod today: domestic tourism operators desperate and hopeful Kiwis will get travelling again after the lockdown; produce growers struggling in lockdown say the borderline has presented new… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 21 August
On the pod today: Netballs' Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie on the ANZ Premiership decider against the Tactix, this weekend; while Covid-19 forced many magazines off our shelves - North and South… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 7 August
On the pod today: we meet the company helping to make up for the billions of dollars of clothing orders cancelled because of Covid-19; Whanau Ora's Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on a damning report into… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 4 August
On the pod today: Air New Zealand customers say the company's lack of compassion over granting refunds is putting them off the airline; one renter's take on the new tenancy laws to be urgently pushed… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 28 July
On the pod today: a wellbeing covid app finds its usefulness beyond lockdown; TradeMe auctions include property on Mars; how Covid-19 will change the way voting works this election and New Zealand… Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 27 July
On the pod today: we hear about the very hungry caterpillars, the broccoli and the viral Twitter thread; after a petition and a vote, the Rotorua Stockcar Club is now rebranding and will end its use… Audio
Best of First Up for Friday 24 July
On the pod today: a Kiwi living in the UK plans to travel returning on a tourist visa, so she doesn't overstay her work visa; school principals are disappointed over law changes for the physical… Audio
Best of First Up for Thursday 16 July
In the pod today: sheep shearing competitions are at risk with borders closed to international competitors; two asylum seekers imprisoned upon arrival months ago are finally released; a first in New… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 15 July
In the pod today: an incredible collection of iconic World War II aircraft is gifted to a Heritage Centre in Blenheim; hair bars for curly hair a priority for our featured business; a Cook Islands… Audio
Best of First Up for Tuesday 14 July
In the pod today: new research out of London suggests immunity to Covid-19 might only last a few months; TradeMe auctions this week include a Dick Frizzell designed fridge and a tiny historic church… Audio
Sweat with Pride - raising awareness of Rainbow mental health
The AIDS Foundation says mental and physical health should be the same for every New Zealander no matter who you love, how you identify or which pronouns you use. The fight for equity and better… Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 13 July
In the pod today: farmers remind local councillors about valuable crop land; members of India's legendary Bollywood star family test positive for Covid-19 - as case numbers there rise to the third… Audio
Devilskin amped for major tour of NZ starting in August
Heavy rock band Devilskin has been one of the first big name artists in New Zealand to announce a tour. The band were due to go on a European tour supporting their new album RED but then Covid-19… Audio