First Up Podcast

On today's First Up pod: Iceland to vote on EU referendum talks, Mt Eden Mercy Hospice Shop's social media stars, voting for Penguin of the Year, and getting ready for the Big Sing Finale.

First Up - The Podcast for Monday 17 August. First Up - The voice of the Nathan!

On today's First Up pod: a belt donated to an op shop that does more than just keep your pants up; the heroic refuse workers of Italy and 94-year old broadcaster Ray Woodley from Manawatu who's finally hanging up the microphone. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

On today's First Up pod: EU correspondent Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund has an update on plans to expand the EU, we visit the Wairarapa Hospice op shop, we learn about red-alert storm times, and we catch up with the Kiwi cyclist riding the Tour de France course for a good cause.

On today's First Up pod: the NZ Blood Service needs more plasma and have relaxed the rules around who can donate blood; the Red Rocket conquers the red clay of Roland Garros and we speak to Kiwi cyclist Ben Oliver after his dramatic win at the Tour de Wallonie in Belgium. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.