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6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: correspondent Anas Malick is in Pakistan where they're getting ready for an attack from across the border in India; we update the latest from this wild weather; Labour's… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: in Canada the Liberals led by Mark Carney have won a historic fourth-straight term in government; should we still follow the 'three months for each season' thing? Katie Kenny… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: correspondent Chris Gilbert tells us about North Korea confirming it's sending troops to fight in Ukraine; we ask Finance Minister Nicola Willis if we need to raise the travel… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: the Billy T comedy awards are coming up in May - we chat to finalist Itay Dom about his life of laughter; lots to talk about with our correspondents in Europe and the USA… Read more Audio

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6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: it's been a windy old night - many are without power in the far north and in Auckland as ex Cyclone Tam hits; Labour MP Kieran McAnulty joins us to talk about the week in… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: it's going to be wet and windy for parts of New Zealand with tropical cyclone Tam over Vanuatu and somewhat headed in our direction - Weather Watch head forecaster Philip… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: the 2025 World Expo has opened in Osaka, we find out how it's going; Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks tourism, trade and the Treaty; in Canterbury reporter Jonathan Leask… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we hear from Whakatane teenager Jack Karetai Barrett who's heading off on a four day hikoi to show support for iwi voices on local councils; Donald Trump's expressing… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: US correspondent Katherine Firkin wraps a wild week from New York; Nabil is with us from Africa as anthrax cuts a swathe through wildlife in the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: our correspondents in Pakistan and the UK join us with the reaction to US tariffs from their corner of the world; little spotted kiwi once again roam Nelson; some sad news… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: The Red Crescent aid group is calling for an inquiry into Israel's killing of paramedics in Gaza; Pam Corkery joins us from Queensland where the federal election campaign is… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: The Red Crescent aid group is calling for an inquiry into Israel's killing of paramedics in Gaza; Pam Corkery joins us from Queensland where the federal election campaign is… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: A new report out of Japan shows tens of thousands of elderly people died alone in 2023; Pacific nations are disappointed at new US tariffs; we ask Economic Growth Minister… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: millions of protesters across the US have rallied against Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the weekend, we cross to the US and Europe for the latest tariff reaction; and at… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are here - we see how the news has been greeted around the world - from the UK Africa; former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: our Middle East correspondent has the latest from Gaza where Israel is seizing 'large areas' of land and ordering residents to leave; in Otago, reporter Tess Brunton tells us… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: In Pakistan they're rounding up Afghan refugees and sending them home; Australia prepares for the election and a special visit; there's a chance to hang with some quirky birds… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Kiwi Muslims are marking the end of Ramadan - and thousands will be at Eden Park today for Eid celebrations, organiser Javed Dadabhai tells us what's happening; UK… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we have the latest on the devastating Myanmar earthquake from our correspondent in Bangkok; US reaction to Vice-President JD Vance's visit to a remote base in Greenland; in… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Te Kuiti is buzzing with the sound of shears today as shearers gather for the NZ Champs and watch for the running of the sheep; Bevan Hurley reports in from New York where… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we ask Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni if New Zealand politicians use group chats to talk policy; Prince Harry steps down from his own charity; we hear about fresh… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: basketball legend Casey Frank tells us about what's surprised him so far in this year's NZ NBL season; Alex Baird in Doha reports on Academy Award winning director Hamdan… Read more Audio