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First Up for Monday 10 June 2019

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 7 June 2019
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 11 June 2019
  • In Solidarity: the life of John Sato

    life and society
    John Sato (C) 95, one of only two Japanese servicemen in the New Zealand army in WWII, took multiple buses from Howick to join the march against racism at Aotea Square.

    5:50 AM.After the Christchurch mosque attacks, we saw some of the best of humanity. People took to the streets in solidarity with the victims, and to stand up against hate and racism. In amongst the crowds at… Read more Video, Audio

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  • Justice system is failing people, needs transformative change

    law

    5:42 AM."Our justice system is failing people and needs to undergo transformative and sustained change." That's the finding of a new report from the Safe and Effective Justice advisory group - which was set… Read more Audio

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  • New Zealand's rock star economy is still on the dance floor - Gyles Beckford

    business
    Eminem's Wellington concert last night drew a record crowd of more than 46,000 to Westpac Stadium.

    5:35 AM.Listener Jill Fox asks what is a rock star economy? Down in the economic mosh pit, business editor Gyles Beckford tells listeners all about it. Read more Audio

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  • Fruit and Veges with Glenn Forsyth

    food
    Carrots in water

    5:25 AM.Winter is in full swing, and so is Glenn Forsyth with word on what's hot and what's not in the world of fruit and veggies - caulis and carrots. Read more Audio

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  • Refugee camp entertainer: 'It's heartbreaking for all the right reasons'

    life and society
    Ash Perrin Founder of the Flying Seagull Project

    5:14 AM.A band of volunteers has made it their mission to bring laughter and joy to refugee children all around the world. The Flying seagull project is a team of entertainers who visit orphanges, hospitals… Read more Video, Audio

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  • Hong Kongers protest controversial extradition law

    Protesters against the extradition law march along a downtown street in Hong Kong Sunday, June 9, 2019.

    5:12 AM.Now to Hong Kong where it is estimated around a million people blocked the streets in protest against a law critics fear could let China target political opponents in the territory. The protests which… Read more Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Friday, 7 June 2019
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 11 June 2019
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