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First Up for Tuesday 26 November 2019

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 25 November 2019
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
  • First Up's General Knowledge Quiz - Tuesday

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    5:57 AM.This week we're testing the general knowledge of our listeners who are up early like us. The questions have been prepared by our quiz master who's former journalist and semi retired high school… Read more Audio

  • UK correspondent Alex Cadier - UBER, election manifestos

    world
    An Uber banner adorns the facade of the New York Stock Exchange ahead of the ride sharing company's IPO.

    5:43 AM.Crossing to the UK now, with our correspondent Alex Cadier. Audio

  • Moeraki locals upset at vandalism of boulders

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    5:38 AM.Moeraki locals are upset at the increasing amount of visitors etching their names into the famous boulders. They're asking DOC and the Waitaki District Council to put a stop to the behaviour, which… Read more Audio

  • Climate change may mean red apples may lose their red pigment

    food
    Apples on trees in an orchard

    5:35 AM.Do you prefer red or green apples? People have traditionally favoured red-skinned apples but soon they may become a luxury food item due to climate change. Warmer temperatures are affecting the… Read more Audio

  • The Wonderful World of TradeMe Auctions with Millie Silvester

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    5:24 AM.Are you just a little over your traditional Christmas tree? How does a smoke-breathing, Godzilla shaped tree sound to you? For more on Tree-zilla and other interesting auctions on TradeMe this week… Read more Audio

  • Recommendations made to improve winter grazing practices

    rural
    Cows stand in mud after winter grazing.

    5:11 AM.A hard hitting report into winter grazing practices has made 11 recommendations, but the true extent of the problem remains unknown. The special taskforce into winter grazing was set up in August… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 25 November 2019
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
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