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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

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: the blossoms are blooming in Japan, our Tokyo correspondent Chris Gilbert tells us about that and another case of political scandal; in the UK bird flu has been detected in… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund updates us on work continues on a plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine; Katherine Firkin updates us on the latest from the USA where President Trump ramps… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: New Zealand's finest were celebrated last night at the New Zealander of the Year Awards, Local Hero of the Year winner - maths teacher Subash Chandar K joins us; Bevan Hurley… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: 14 year old dog-surfing champ retires; US astronauts land safely off the coast of Florida after 9 months stuck in space; Jaffar Express hijacking suspends train services… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we ask Finance Minister Nicola Willis why the government is okay with legalising online casinos; Pam Corkery has a tale from Australia of a woman's failed plan to sell human… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: rugby analyst Ella Ferguson joins us to look at a great start for Super Rugby Aupiki; in the UK the focus is on welfare reform; in the Middle East, the US has launched more… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: in the United States - at least 33 people have been killed by tornadoes in the south; Glenn Forsyth's here with the autumnal fruit and veges you need to know about and we hear… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Five plus a day with Minister Glenn Forsyth - he's back with Fruit of the Week; Bevan Hurley has the latest from New York as the Trump throw tarrifs around like frisbees at a… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Canadian political expert David Moscrop educate us on Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney; hundreds of train passengers in Pakistan have been taken hostage in Pakistan… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we're joined by the legendary actor Michael Hurst, who'll tell us about a very popular play that's touring Aotearoa; Aussie PM Malcolm Turnbull's doubled down on his criticism… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: in Japan, Chris Gilbert tells us about an arrest over the crime of squeezing bread; we hear about plans to tackle waste in Marlborough where they throw out nearly double the… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: we wrap up a busy weekend in international news and sport - as the Black Caps play the final of the Champion's Trophy; Auckland Council's planning to turn Takapuna Golf Course… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Our correspondent in Queensland Pam Corkery is up early with the latest as the potentially devastating Tropical Cyclone Alfred gets closer to the coast; Bevan Hurley joins us… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: Anas Mallick is at the Black Caps semi-final in Lahore; we're joined by a Northland woman who's riding her horse to a council meeting to protest a potential bylaw on horse… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: the Gaza ceasefire is at risk, with a standoff between Israel and Hamas; Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Queensland; on TradeMe this week there's a vintage Fiat 500 for… Read more Audio

6:30 AM.On today's First Up pod: in the UK, the Prime Minister's announced a coalition of the willing to guarantee Ukraine peace; the car makers Toyota are building a city in Japan; Nicola Willis explains the… Read more Audio