All Videos May 19, 2021

Liam Finn’s bad buzz with a 90s alt rock icon

Musician Liam Finn (Betchadupa, Crowded House, BARB) tells us about the time he accidentally harshed the buzz of the band he was opening for, becoming a dad and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air.

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Simon Bridges doesn’t remember the first time he met Judith Collins

Simon Bridges doesn’t remember the first time he met Judith Collins

Simon Bridges tries to recall the first time he met Judith Collins for FIRST. Filmed in May 2021.

25 Nov 2021

0:39

Tova O’Brien nearly got blown away during her first live cross

Tova O’Brien nearly got blown away during her first live cross

Newshub political editor Tova O’Brien tells us about her first live cross, breaking the law and more.

2 Nov 2021

2:29

Ladyhawke has a message for Christina Aguilera

Ladyhawke has a message for Christina Aguilera

Ladyhawke tells us about a notorious Wellington flat, a tantalising rumour involving Christina Aguilera and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air.

2 Nov 2021

2:33

Ruby Esther’s worst heckler

Ruby Esther’s worst heckler

Comedian Ruby Esther tells us about an upsetting heckle, making her dad cry and more.

2 Nov 2021

2:57

Chelsea Jade’s ‘creepy’ childhood hobby

Chelsea Jade’s ‘creepy’ childhood hobby

Musician Chelsea Jade tells us about her first gig, being addicted to Pokémon Red and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air.

2 Nov 2021

3:05

Brynley Stent wants to marry Munkustrap

Brynley Stent wants to marry Munkustrap

Comedian, actor and Celebrity Treasure Island dark horse Brynley Stent tells us about crushing on an anthropomorphic cat, sharing a fleece onesie with Chris Parker and more.

2 Nov 2021

2:55

Melodownz pays tribute to his ‘old as’ Toyota Corona

Melodownz pays tribute to his ‘old as’ Toyota Corona

Tāmaki Makaurau rapper Melodownz tells us about his first gig, first car, a short-lived pet goldfish and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air.

1 Nov 2021

3:00

Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna’s weird school rumour

Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna’s weird school rumour

Actor Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna (Head High, Shortland Street) tells us about getting in trouble at kōhanga reo, a hair-raising rumour and more.

15 Sep 2021

3:17

Haz Beats took a goat to the NZ Music Awards

Haz Beats took a goat to the NZ Music Awards

Producer Haz Beats (Home Brew, Team Dynamite, YGB) tells us about his first gig, the time Home Brew took a goat to the Aotearoa Music Awards and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air.

13 Sep 2021

2:03

Sanjay Patel reveals the greatest Shortland Street character of all time

Sanjay Patel reveals the greatest Shortland Street character of all time

Comedian Sanjay Patel tells us about the early days of Twitter, collecting Shortland Street trading cards and more.

1 Sep 2021

2:36

How Earth Tongue got a pair of axolotls named after them

How Earth Tongue got a pair of axolotls named after them

Gussie and Ezra from Earth Tongue tell us about axolotls, the horror of Matilda and a cigarette smoking ghost and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air.

25 Aug 2021

3:05

Bubbah’s drunk haircut

Bubbah’s drunk haircut

Bubbah (aka Sieni Leo’o Olo) from Comedy Central series SIS tells us about her first time doing stand-up, crushing on Woody from Toy Story, why she should have a Vailima sponsorship and more.

18 Aug 2021

2:48