First Up - The Podcast, Friday 10 April

On today's First Up pod with Jimmy Ellingham: US correspondent Zach Montellaro updates us on overnight developments in Washington and movements in the Middle East conflict - because a lot can change in a few hours, brace yourself - Cyclone Vaianu is expected to hit the North Island on Sunday, we tell you what you need to know to stay safe and children's author Ruth Paul is on the Circa Theatre stage for the school holidays with her characters Jellyfish, Lion and T-Rex. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.