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First Up for Tuesday 18 February 2020

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 17 February 2020
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 19 February 2020
  • The last lap for Holden is near

    economy
    Holden cars sit in the yard of a Holden car dealership in Sydney.

    5:51 AM.The last lap for Holden is near - but could this spell the end of the road for General Motors? The American car giant announced yesterday they will retire the Holden brand by 2021 - meaning about 600… Read more Audio

  • 1 person refused to leave ship in fear of catching coronavirus

    health

    5:47 AM.An American onboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise chose not to leave the ship with his fellow citizens for fear of being exposed to the coronavirus. More than 300 Americans boarded charter… Read more Audio

  • Iwi says trustees involved in establishing vineyard on 800-year-old pā site

    te ao Maori
    Iwi member Keelan Walker believes these photos show a vineyard has been established on the wahi tapū known as Kowhai Pā.

    5:43 AM.Rangitāne o Wairau iwi members have called for two trustees to step down, saying the pair were involved in establishing a vineyard on an 800-year-old pā site.  Read more Audio

  • The Migrant Zine Collective

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    5:32 AM.The Migrant Zine collective are an Auckland based group who make "activist zines". This month they are holding a pop-up exhibition to showcase their Zine library and encourage new members to join… Read more Video, Audio

  • Business news with Madison Reidy

    business
    Concept image of economic growth.

    5:30 AM.Here's today's business update with Madison Reidy.  Audio

  • The wonderful world of TradeMe with Millie Silvester

    economy
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    5:22 AM.This morning we tread on the toes of two iconic British TV shows. The first of our TradeMe auctions is a potential Antiques Roadshow find - an old Mickey Mouse toy, and the second is a do up in the… Read more Audio

  • What's trending with Ellie Jay

    5:15 AM.Time to look at what's trending on social media now with Ellie Jay. Audio

  • UK news with correspondent Olly Barratt

    Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, Boris Johnson speaks during a campaign event to celebrate the result of the General Election, in central London on December 13, 2019.

    5:09 AM.Joining Indira for a look at the news out of the UK, is our correspondent Olly Barratt.. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 17 February 2020
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 19 February 2020
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