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First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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An early morning news and current affairs conversation hosted by Nathan Rarere featuring the people behind key issues and quirky human interest stories from New Zealand and overseas.
Latest audio
Monday, 30 June 2025
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NZ U20 Rugby Championship kicks off in Venice
30 Jun 2025The World U-20 Rugby championship kicked off this morning, co-head coach Alex Robertson talked with Nathan Rarere before kick-off Audio
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Russia penetrates attacks deep in Ukrainian territory
30 Jun 2025Russia attacks targets deep Ukrainian territory - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the latest from around Europe Audio
Friday, 27 June 2025
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Mark McGoldrick - Champion auctioneer
First Up is joined by champion auctioneer Mark McGoldrick with tips on how to be the best in the auction room. Audio
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News from the US with Bevan Hurley
27 Jun 2025Bevan Hurley reports on all the week's events out of the USA. Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Glenn Forsyth's Fruit of the Week is here to freshen up your weekend from the produce markets. Audio
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News from Africa with Nabil Ahmed Rufai
27 Jun 2025Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports on mass crushing incident in the Central African Republic. Audio
Thursday, 26 June 2025
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Politics chat with Carmel Sepuloni
26 Jun 2025Labour's Carmel Sepuloni looks at the week in politics both at home and abroad Audio
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Taupo regional news with Dan Hutchinson
26 Jun 2025A new bridge is planned for Taupo and winterfest begins this weekend, Dan Hutchinson has the details Audio
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South Asia correspondent Anas Mallick
26 Jun 2025Pakistan works on an ICBM and the first India in 40 years blasts in to space.. Audio
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
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How are cinemas coping in this economic climate?
A trip to the movies is standard fare for the school holidays, but it ain't cheap, Ke Xin Li looked at how the industry is adjusting to appeal to families. Audio
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News from the Middle East with Alex Baird
25 Jun 2025Alex Baird reports from Doha, 24 hours after Iran's missile attack on the US airbase nearby. Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
25 Jun 2025If you like a Corvette Sting Ray, you'll be scrolling TradeMe this week - Emma Bacon has the details. Audio
First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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Email: firstup@rnz.co.nz