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First Up for Tuesday 12 November 2019

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 11 November 2019
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 13 November 2019
  • Camping out in Whitianga to witness Mercury in transit

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    5:52 AM.Just after sunrise this morning an astronomical event is taking place that has extra significance this year. The transit of the planet Mercury moving across the sun happens around 13 times every… Read more Audio

  • Catastrophic fires are still burning through NSW

    weather
    A fire rages in Bobin, 350km north of Sydney on 9 November.

    5:46 AM.Catastrophic fires are still burning through New South Wales and Queensland with firefighters battling more than 60 fires. Paul Williams is from Lake Cooroibah, on the Sunshine Coast and told the ABC… Read more Audio

  • Witness gives emotional and explicit evidence in Grace Millaine trial

    crime

    5:41 AM.A witness in the Grace Millane trial has cried as she realised she would need to give more evidence today. A 27-year-old man is accused of murdering Ms Millane during a tinder date almost a year ago… Read more Audio

  • RNZ Business News focus for 12 November

    business
    A drilling rig commissioned by oil giant OMV arrives in New Zealand to drill 12 exploratory drilling wells off the coast of Taranaki. Credit: Geoff Reid

    5:36 AM.What is the business team is focusing on today? Gyles Beckford joined us live on the show to let us know. Audio

  • The Wonderful world of TradeMe auctions with Millie Silvester

    life and society
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    5:25 AM.Let's take a look at what's up on TradeMe this week as Christmas rapidly approaches. Bay of Plenty's famous yellow fire-engine-with-a-face, Bernie, is up for sale for at least ten thousand dollars… Read more Audio

  • No candidates to stand, but a new focus for Nigel Farage's Brexit Party

    politics
    British MEP Nigel Farage speaks during the launch of the Brexit Party's European election campaign.

    5:13 AM.In the UK, Nigel Farasszhge has announced that his Brexit Party won't stand candidates in the 317 seats won by Conservative MPs in the 2017 election. Mr Farage explained his position to supporters a… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 11 November 2019
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 13 November 2019
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