First Up

29/07/2025

The World Press Photo Exhibition has opened in Auckland, bringing the most captivating and thought provoking photojournalism from around the world.

There's a selection of images from 42 international photographers along with an exhibit celebrating 70 years of photos from the archives.

Nathan went to see it and spoke with curator Martha Echavarria.

27/07/2025

Andrew Oliver defied the odds, living with Fryns-Aftimos syndrome to the age of 41. He loved farming, tankers, fire engines, daily routines.

03/06/2025

A great listen, Suzy came into the studio to catch up with Nathan about becoming an ONZM!

"It sounds very grown up and really not like me, but hey, I'm going to take it thank you very much."

28/05/2025

Morena First Uppers!
We loved having him on - you loved listening to him...here's good Aussie, Justin Wolfers, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan
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US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to delay a 50 percent tariff on European Union imports until July 9. Professor Justin Wolfers teaches Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan. He translates the latest fiscal drama for Nathan.

29/04/2025

Awesome hearing Portia talk with Nate on the show this morning! 🙌

The World Cup winner says she is loving the competitive vibe as she tries to win back a place in the Black Ferns.

27/03/2025

Trumpet prodigy Celine Wu - as featured on First Up this morning!

Celine won the 2023 Under 15 own-choice category at National Brass Festival!Piece: Declaration for TrumpetComposer: Stephen BullaTrumpet Soloist: Celine WuAc...

17/02/2025

We had a visit from the amazing Kea Kids News - young reporter Jack asked Nathan about the life of a broadcaster 🎙

Reporter Jack is hitting the RNZ studio for some tips from radio announcing legend Nathan Rarere on interviewing sports stars and looking flash without breaking the piggybank.

19/12/2024

Some of the First Up team got to Scotty the barista at 602 Brew after our final show for 2024 🎉

19/12/2024

Minister of Fruit & Veg Glenn Forsyth! We’ve made it official with an official hoodie. Hand drawn by our own Leonard Powell. Happy holidays Glenn!

12/12/2024

After starting off as a teenager selling ice creams at a cinema in Opotiki, Des Savage has been a projectionist for 62 years.

Des is pictured here at the historic Regent Theatre Te Awamutu, during an impromptu tour with our reporter Leonard Powell.

The link to listen to the story is in the comments 📽

15/07/2024

Happy birthday to the healthiest member of the First Up whanau, our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth!

09/07/2024

Wairoa's facing a huge cleanup post flooding - and the dump's filling up.. 🥺

Wairoa's landfill is running out of room - adding to the stress from the latest floods - Matthew Hutching has this report.