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First Up for Friday 9 August 2019

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 8 August 2019
  • Next Episode: Monday, 12 August 2019
  • Inspiring student wins education award after overcoming odds

    Pacific education
    Te'i Tuiasau has been awarded the New Horizon Women's Trust Award, given to women who have been given a second-chance at life through education.

    5:50 AM.Community leaders in South Auckland are praising a Samoan Niuean student for overcoming extraordinary circumstances to pursue her education. Te'i Tuiasau, a 4th year student at Manukau Institute of… Read more Video, Audio

  • Biz Byte - investing money in a low interest rate environment?

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    5:35 AM.Where should you invest your money in a low interest rate environment? Here's our business reporter Nona Pelletier with an answer. Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Ian Reisima

    food
    US faces avocado shortage is Trump closes Mexico border

    5:25 AM.Standing in for our regular expert Glenn Forsyth who is on a well-deserved holiday - is Ian Reisima from MG Marketing which is a co-operative of growers who grow, distribute and sell fresh vegetables… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 8 August 2019
  • Next Episode: Monday, 12 August 2019
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