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First Up - The Podcast, Friday 15 November
On today's First Up pod: Jess Tyson is part of Marlborough Kapa Haka roopu - Nga Whaikaha Hine-ngaro O Wairau she'll be on stage at the National Kapa Haka festival where they're also celebrating 75… Audio
Senator urges probe on Trump's pick for Attorney-General
Matt Gaetz has resigned his seat in the US House of Representatives, which would end a probe examining allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. He has denied wrongdoing.
Casualties from Sudan civil war higher than previously thought
New figures out of Sudan suggest more have died because of the civil war than previously reported - Nabil Ahmed Rufai has the details Audio
Another holiday hotspot cracks down on overtourism
The historic city is the latest to place restrictions on short-term rentals and tour groups, as officials say the status quo is unsustainable for residents.
Trump picks Gaetz to be US attorney general
The congressman, who remains under investigation for sexual misconduct, said it would "be an honour to serve" in the role.
COP29 underway in Azerbaijan
COP29 climate summit is underway in Azerbaijan. Worldwatch's Niva Chittock speaks to Canterbury University political and social scientist Dalila Gharbaoui about the COP29 summit. Dr Gharbaoui says the… Audio
Sea Shepherd founder to remain in detention in Greenland amid extradition push from Japan
A court has ordered anti-whaling activist and environmentalist Paul Watson to remain in detention in Greenland, as authorities consider a request from Japan to extradite him on charges dating back…
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
On today’s episode, this time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place, the hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday… Audio
Major boost for Trump agenda as Republicans win full control of Congress
Republicans have elected South Dakota's John Thune as the new senate leader.
'An effing nightmare': Senior commanders react to Trump's new cabinet picks
Concerns raised were not personal, but about possible massive foreign policy changes under Donald Trump.
Fox News anchor to be Trump's Secretary of Defence
Meanwhile, Elon Musk has been named head of a new 'Department of Government Efficiency' on a big night for MAGA fans. Audio
Trump meets Biden at the White House
Donald Trump has met with Joe Biden at the White House, a tradition Trump skipped when handing power to his successor. Washington D.C. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 14 November
On today's First Up pod: The fallout from the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury continues - Henry Riley joined First Up from London, an overnight earthquake and the world's worst pollution -… Audio
'Welcome back," Biden tells Trump at White House meeting
Joe Biden has promised a smooth transition of power to Donald Trump after the two spent years criticising each other.
Sth Asia: India's Supreme Court bans "bulldozer justice"
An overnight earthquake and the world's worst pollution - Anas Mallick reports from Pakistan Audio
UK: Performance reviews could see NHS managers sacked
The fallout from the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury continues - Henry Riley joined First Up from London Audio
Feature interview: all you need to know about the immune system
The way our immune system fights off malicious bacteria and viruses is pure poetry to John Trowsdale, emeritus professor of immunology at the University of Cambridge. Audio
Michael Oppenheimer
Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats up - and what we need to do to prepare ourselves… Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Mitchell Pham
Mitchell was born in Vietnam and fled that country at the age of 12. He joins Jesse to tell that story and share his bookmarks. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
