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First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 1 October
On today's First Up pod: The Whiteferns start their Cricket World Cup campaign tonight, taking on defending champions Australia in Indore. We catch up with slogger Maddy Green. We go to the big… Audio
FBI director gifted NZ police and intelligence chiefs 3D-printed guns
The Police Commissioner was one of three people to receive a gift from Kash Patel in July.
Gastropub denied liquor licences after noise complaints
A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after local residents complained about the noise at night.
Internal misconduct charges after prison cell fire
A small fire was started by two prisoners.
Australian miner critical of opposition to Otago gold project
Getting consent for a vast gold mine is an "extremely rigourous and difficult process", the company has told shareholders.
Former Destiny Church member asks: 'Did I not deserve to be protected?'
For years, Destiny Church shaped every part of Lynia Morseu-Tol's life. Now, she is reckoning with faith, identity and whānau.
Man charged after person critically injured in Christchurch
The victim is in a stable condition.
Complaint lodged with Human Rights Commission over road access
"This is about safety, it's about discrimination against one user group, it's about the government's duty of care to keep us safe." Audio
Man charged after crash south of Whangārei
Two cars were involved in the crash on Saturday.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
TikTok comedian Matt Rife coming to New Zealand
The TikTok famous American will serve two sets to New Zealand audiences aged 18+ in the new year.
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 30 September
On today's First Up pod: Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour is here for the weekly catch up, we'll be asking about the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood. We'll also check… Audio
Don't buy into the hype of whole body deodorants
Are they necessary, or just the latest trend in our obsession with skincare?
SH5 Napier Taupō Road reopens after stock truck rolls
One person was seriously hurt while police said there were also animals injured.
'Cost should not be the only factor', says husband of CTV collapse victim
A man who lost his wife in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake says the government's new rules are prioritising building owners over potential victims. Audio
Fast-track prison expansion plans catch locals off guard
The Department of Corrections is seeking to almost double the number of prisoners it can hold.
One dead in Hastings house fire
One person is dead after a house fire in Hastings this afternoon.
Man charged after threats to seriously harm puppies
"These puppies didn't ask to be born, and they certainly didn't deserve to end up in danger."
'There are too many plaques on our memorial wall' - Fallen police officers honoured
The 34 New Zealand police officers killed in the line of duty were honoured today by police officers, staff and whanau for Police Remembrance Day.
Youth Search and Rescue to shut down at end of year
"Despite many efforts to try and keep the operation going, ultimately, there were no answers," says the trust.
