Nick Truebridge
Willis:parties have different ways for dealing with rogue MPs
Politics now and the Labour caucus is due to meet this week to deal with the allegations of bullying levelled by Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma against his own party. As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Audio
Serious amount of rain in store for north-west South Is
The upper South Island is on high alert this morning with some areas forecast to receive more than 500mm of rain over the next couple of days. There's an orange rain warning in force for Buller… Audio
Cow, oat, soy, goat - which milk is the best?
More and more Kiwis are choosing alternatives to dairy milk. Taste is always important, but what kind is best for the planet? Reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Marika Khabazi investigate. Video, Audio
Joint venture started for Māori telehealth
When Heathline was overwhelmed with Covid calls last year, leaving people waiting hours on hold, Māori health workers picked up the phones to save lives. Today three iwi organisations from Te… Audio
Developers offered tax relief if homes go to renters for 10 years
Developers who go big on rental blocks - can now get tax relief if they offer homes to tenants for 10 years. The government package announced today applies to new and existing build-to-rent… Video, Audio
Gang members encouraged to share with Abuse Commission
The Mongrel Mob was born out of state-run institutions for teens in the 1960s, the very institutions that are under the spotlight for mistreating children in their care. In recent years the Royal… Audio
Evening business for 12 August 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6310756079112 Video, Audio
Rugby: Crunch time for All Blacks v Springboks at Ellis Park
It's crunch time for the All Blacks this weekend especially coach Ian Foster. The side's lost five of their last six tests and New Zealand Rugby's hardly been glowing in its support of Foster, meaning… Video, Audio
Medical recruitment expert on Middlemore fake doctor case
A fake doctor who worked at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital has the whole health sector on alert. Yuvaraj Krishnan worked in the hospital's respiratory unit for six months. The Ministry, Health… Video, Audio
Ardern disputes Sharma's allegations of rampant bullying
The Prime Minister is disputing claims bullying is rampant in the halls of power after Labour backbencher Gaurav Sharma hit 'go' on an explosive column in the NZ Herald. The Labour MP for Hamilton… Audio
Leo Molloy quits Auckland mayoralty race after weak poll
Leo Molloy has quit the race to become the next mayor of Auckland, and has gone down fighting. Declaring 'cowboys don't cry', the self proclaimed 'hospo legend' says he's realised he can't win, after… Video, Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 10 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan: tributes continue to flow for Olivia Newton John with a state funeral to be held; the FBI raids Mar-a-Lago - the home of former President… Audio
Shane Te Pou on Sam Uffindell's political future
National MP Sam Uffindell says he has no plans to leave Parliament. Earlier this week news broke he had attacked a younger boy when he was a 16-year-old at boarding school. Last night, the new MP was… Audio
Extreme weather making infrectious diseases more severe
Latest research shows weather events including heatwaves and increased flooding are making most infectious diseases more severe. The study says certain climate hazards have aggravated 58 per cent of… Audio
Middle East: truce reached between Israel, jihadist groups
In the Middle East, Gaza has been in the firing line this week - but a truce between Israel and jihadist groups has been reached. Nick Truebridge spoke with our correspondent Alex Baird. Audio
National's deputy leader on new MP's school beating incident
Another MP and another headache for the National Party over its candidate selection.
It's newest MP in Tauranga, Sam Uffindell, has admitted he was kicked out of his boarding school as a teenager for… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 9 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan: the Commonwealth Games wraps up - we talk with the CEO of Sport NZ, Raelene Castle about the success of the New Zealand team Will National's… Audio
Willis defends under fire Sam Uffindell
Latest poll results show public support is increasing for the ACT party, which means it could work with National to form a government at the next election. Of course, the opposition seems pleased with… Audio
CommGames:Sport NZ's Raelene Castle reflects on Birmingham
The New Zealand Commonwealth Games team has made history with a record-breaking 20 gold medals. Nick Truebridge spoke to chief executive of Sport New Zealand Raelene Castle and they started with her… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 8 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan: Tauranga's former mayor sets up an aid charity in Ukraine; our Commonwealth Games chef de mission Nigel Avery joins us from Birmingham; we hear… Audio
