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First Up for Wednesday 14 August 2019
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Meet Auckland's beach goats Steve and Dave
5:57 AM.Many of you will be up at this time feeding the cat before work or getting your dog ready for a walk but one Auckland resident is looking after two, more unusual, pets - two giant goats. Ellie Jay and… Read more Video, Audio
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Data Expert disappointed at botched Census
5:53 AM.Minister of Statistics James Shaw has described the 2018 census as 'a mixed bag' after a report revealed missing key data for Maori and a general response rate he described as unacceptably low… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - Just how indebted are New Zealanders?
5:40 AM.Let's go to business now where every morning we answer one of your questions. Just how indebted are New Zealanders and should we be worried about it? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Kim… Read more Audio
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Latest News from the Pacific with Tim Glasgow
5:28 AM.We head to the Pacific for the latest news around the region from our Pacific neighbours. This morning I'm joined by RNZ-Pacific reporter Tim Glasgow. Audio
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Rescued albatross on the mend thanks to Timaru locals
5:23 AM.A white-capped albatross found caught in seaweed and being battered by waves on a Timaru beach is recovering in Dunedin after multiple people stepped up to help it. Deb Hale found the bird on Sunday… Read more Video, Audio