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6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: changes are afoot to the government's fast track legislation - we find out more from finance minister Nicola Willis; we ask GP doctor Bryan Betty why everyone seems to have… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we wrap up a huge week in US politics; if you thought the action in Paris was over, think again - the Paralympics are kicking off this week, and New Zealand's Chef De Mission… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.First Up - The Podcast for Friday 23rd of August 2024 Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: experts are using remote controlled underwater vehicles to get to the sunken superyacht in Sicily; Thames has a new movie theatre, and its a bit quirky - Leonard Powell went… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we hear what's happening with Maori Wards in Northland from LDR's Susan Botting; we learn about an epic race from London to Albania... BUT contestants can only use public… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod with Leonard Powell: Fruit of the Week day; shared e-scooters have been banned in Melbournes CBD - we find out from Transport whiz Patrick Reynolds if the same could happen… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: Labour deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni joins us to talk about the week in politics; we hear about the time our national football team played a tournament in… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: how donating plasma saves lives; while we face soaring power prices here, Mike Casey from Re-wiring Aotearoa tells us about the opportunities we have with… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: all the latest news from our correspondents in the US and Europe; sports reporter Barry Guy joins us from the Olympics, where the closing ceremony's about… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: another Gold for Aotearoa this time it's the k4 500 crew - lead by our winningest ever Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington; Sports Minister Chris Bishop is… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: the Women's track team pursuit are riding for Gold - Rio medalist Eddie Dawkins recaps the action; Aimee Fisher's brother Rob joins Nathan at NZ House… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: Kamala Harris has named her Presidential running mate; New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr is settling into Olympic village life and is ready to raise… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: Olympic athletes, thanks to Ngai Tahu, carry a little piece of home - precious pounamu; we talk to Sarah Tetzlaff after she set an Ocenaia record in… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: dozens of people have been arrested in violent far-right protests in Britian; we meet Simon Limmer, the man tasked with selling New Zealand wine to… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: we head to the USA where there's news of a prisoner swap between Russia and the Americans; runner and surfing enthusiast Sam Tanner joins us in the… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: we see how the Brits and Aussies are doing at these games; we catch up with our gold medal winner Black Ferns Stacey Waaka, Tyla King and Jazmin… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: Anas Mallick has the latest news out of South Asia, with news of India's first Olympic medals of the Paris games; we chat with kayaker Finn Butcher's… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: Nathan has a coffee with trampolining power couple Dylan Schmidt and Maddie Davidson; equestrian rider Tim Price joins us fresh off his 6th place… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod from the Paris Olympics: our Olympic team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery talks about all the action over the past few days, including this whole controversy over Canada spying on… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod with Leonard Powell; we get the latest from the US - where Joe Biden has spoken about his decision to quit the 2024 presidential race; we break down the new Olympic sport of… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni responds to the extensive, final report on Abuse in State and Faith-based Care; we catch up with an award-winning… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: We go to the US where Kamala Harris is well on the way to becoming the Democratic presidential nominee; the final report from the Abuse in Care inquiry… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: one week on from the assassination attempt, Donald Trump's out campaigning again; at home, a small community just outside Wairoa is petitioning to stop… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid at a pivotal moment in his re-election campaign; broadcasting legend John McBeth has been to a few Olympics - we find out… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: our Taranaki reporter Robin Martin goes on a foodie road trip to the Patea Hangi Shop, where his life is changed by fry bread; Labour's Willow Jean Prime talks Oranga… Read more Audio