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First Up for Thursday 22 August 2019
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Hundreds prepare for four-hour hikoi to from Ihumatao PM Jacinda Ardern's office
5:55 AM.Protestors or protectors, are preparing for a four-hour hikoi to Jacinda Ardern's electorate office Mt Albert this morning.The group occupying the Ihumatao land near Auckland airport have repeatedly… Read more Audio
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Wgtn doctor saved passenger's life with CPR
5:44 AM.A passenger who collapsed in an international airport may never know an off-duty doctor from Wellington saved their life. Dr Geraldine Jordan was checking-in her bags and saying goodbye to family when… Read more Audio
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Pacific leaders tired of waiting for cultural centre
5:40 AM.Pacific leaders say they're tired of waiting for a cultural centre and are calling on Auckland Council to act. The community says they talked to the former National government about it four years ago… Read more Audio
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Black Caps Looking to bounce back against Sri Lanka
5:38 AM.The Black Caps are looking to bounce back in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka getting underway later this afternoon. New Zealand lost last week's first Test at Galle by six wickets. They also… Read more Audio
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Business Byte: Why is A2 Milk not paying a dividend
5:35 AM.Why is the sharemarket darling A2 Milk, having reported a record profit as well as revenue for the year, not paying a dividend to its shareholders? Business reporter Kim Savage has the answer. Audio
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Why so few contenders vying for council seats in NZ?
5:26 AM.They're some of the most important leaders in the country and can make decisions that can have huge impacts on our communities. So why are so many positions in the upcoming local government elections… Read more Audio
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Young New Zealander Heading to WorldSkills 2019
5:20 AM.Thousands of young skilled workers are in Russia this week for what's been dubbed the Olympics of skills-based jobs. Under 23-year-olds from around the globe will compete for gold against other… Read more Audio