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First Up for Wednesday 30 October 2019

  • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 29 October 2019
  • Next Episode: Thursday, 31 October 2019
  • RWC: England are ready for the challenge in the final

    sport

    5:57 AM.The England rugby team say they're ready for the physical challenge that awaits them in the World Cup final. Eddie Jones' side take on South Africa in Saturday's title decider in Yokohama, Japan… Read more Audio

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  • From having only $6 to becoming a rising star - Meet Christchurch's famous baker

    life and society economy
    Christchurch Muslim baker: the rising star of the city's Riverside Market

    5:52 AM.The new Riverside Market in Christchurch has brought revival to the city's hub and one Muslim woman says it's given her her life back. Read more Video, Audio

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  • House bus owner's plea for policy on alternative housing

    housing

    5:51 AM.A house bus owner is calling for national policy on alternative housing, as the debate around what constitutes a building rages on. Charlotte Murray, her two children and their 16-year-old cat have… Read more Audio

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  • Biz Byte- Are we into ethical investing or is it all talk?

    business

    5:40 AM.And today ... are we really into ethical investing or is it more talk than walk ? Gyles Beckford joins us. Audio

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  • Koro Vaka'uta:'What's happening in the Pacific this week?'

    Pacific life and society

    5:25 AM.RNZ Pacific Editor Koro Vaka'uta joins us now for a look at some of the big stories happening in the Pacific this week. Audio

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  • The Wonderful World of TradeMe auctions with Logan Mudge

    economy

    5:20 AM.New research conducted on-behalf of TradeMe, shows New Zealand is a nation of horders and bargain hunters. More than 4000 New Zealanders were surveyed by the online auction company, to find out more… Read more Audio

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  • Carol Ramos: 1.5 million will be out of power in California

    Civil Defence life and society

    5:10 AM.In Cailifornia where an estimated 1.5 million people are set to lose power as wildfires twice the size of San Francisco continue to threaten homes.. We're joined by our correspondent in Los Angeles… Read more Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 29 October 2019
  • Next Episode: Thursday, 31 October 2019
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