First Up for Wednesday 22 January 2020
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Ugly Cute kunekune pig Hogwart finds new home
5:52 AM.New Zealand's ugliest pig (or not - eye of the beholder) is set to start the new year in a new home after picking up an online following. Named Hogwart, the kunekune ended up in the care of Auckland… Read more Audio
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Te Reo everyday use could help new learners
5:43 AM.If you're a regular listener to Radio New Zealand you'll hear Maori words and phrases throughout the day. Perhaps you can't speak Maori and don't understand every word that's said - but research shows… Read more Audio
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Petone's Imperial Tobacco factory to close with 122 job loss
5:38 AM.The Imperial Tobacco factory in Petone is likely to close this year, with 122 people losing their jobs. The company announced yesterday that it's proposing the closure of the plant, a result of a… Read more Audio
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NZ's HUHA helping Aussie wildlife affected by bushfires
5:34 AM.It's been estimated as many as one billion animals have died or been injured during the Australian bushfires. Last week a team of New Zealanders flew out to try and help - and they recorded audio… Read more Audio
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NZ to host leg of World Rally Championship in September
5:23 AM.New Zealand will host a leg of the World Rally Championship for the first time since 2012. The gravel road rally will be held between the 3rd and 6th of September this year and will include stage in… Read more Audio
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Impeachment trial of US President to begin in Washington
5:11 AM.Let's head to Washington now where the impeachment trial of US President Donald trump is set to begin in just under two hours from now. President Trump is charged with abuse of power related to his… Read more Audio
