First Up for Thursday 8 August 2019
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Pharmac's new drug funding brings relief for burdened patients
5:52 AM.A couple set to sell their home to fund cancer treatment can now stay put after a major drug funding proposal from Pharmac. Under the proposal which was posted on Pharmac's website late yesterday… Read more Audio
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"Squawkzilla" giant parrot fossils found in Central Otago
5:47 AM.The ancient remains of a giant parrot have been found in a fossil-rich area of Central Otago. The "truly gigantic parrot" dubbed Squawkzilla by the scientists who found it, was estimated to be up to a… Read more Audio
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Dunedin's steepest street looks to regain world title
5:43 AM.Generally it's only on the rugby field where the Welsh and Kiwis have a rivalry - but now it's a battle over another kind of surface, that's causing consternation in the south. Baldwin Street in… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - how far can interest rates fall after OCR cut to 1%
5:38 AM.How far can interest rates fall after, in a surprise move, the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate to 1 percent? Here's our business reporter Nona Pelletier with an answer. Audio
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Harita Davies completes the Sri Chinmoy 3100 race in New York
5:24 AM.Last week we told you about a New Zealand woman tackling the longest certified foot race in the world. In 51 days, 9 hours and 20 minutes Harita Davies ran 3,100 miles - just shy of 5000 kilometres -… Read more Audio
