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First Up for Wednesday 5 June 2019
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SpaceX chain of 60 satellites visible from NZ this morning
5:56 AM.At the end of last week we brought on one of regular early risers Dr Ian Griffin, who told us about Elon Musk's Starlink satellites. Well, they may well be visible in New Zealand's sky this… Read more Audio
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Dentist hopes free dental care will be election issue next year
5:50 AM.A dentist who's delivered a petition calling for more free dental care says she hopes it will be an election issue next year. Assil Russell's charity Revive-a-Smile organised the 10-and-a-half… Read more Audio
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Wellbeing Budget falls short on housing needs - Children's Commissioner
5:48 AM.The Children's Commissioner's says while the Wellbeing Budget is a good start for children, it falls short when it comes to housing. Andrew Becroft says housing is at the root of child poverty in New… Read more Audio
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Diary reveals plot to overthrow China's last imperial dynasty
5:37 AM.An Auckland woman has accidentally found her late grandfather's diary, which revealed that he was part of a secret society that helped overthrow China's last imperial dynasty. Seventy-two-year-old… Read more Audio
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Biz Bytes - what is a recession?
5:35 AM.What is a recession? Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier with the answer. Audio
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Fish Report - Dave Jose schools us on Hoki
5:23 AM.As many of you know, twice a week we get a fruit and vege report - letting you know what's best to buy - and what you can do with it. Well we thought we should expand - so today we're bringing you our… Read more Audio
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Reaction to Trump's meeting with UK PM
5:08 AM.In London Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has addressed an anti-Trump rally where he called out the racism, misogyny and religious hatred which he says are being fueled by the far right in Britain, Europe… Read more Audio