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First Up for Tuesday 25 February 2020
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Best of First Up for Tuesday 25 February 2020
10:00 AM.On the podcast today, a super-lap in a four million dollar supercar and piece of New Zealand television memorabilia are up for grabs on Trade Me and have you ever heard of a 'Solberry'? Audio
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Fans are currently packing out Kobe Bryant's memorial service
5:52 AM.Let's go to the US where fans are packing out the Staples Centre for the memorial celebration of LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. At the moment in the US it's the 24th of February -… Read more Audio
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The number of over-55s going on the benefit is on the rise.
5:50 AM.Over-55s who suddenly find themselves out of work can find it tough to find a new job as they get closer to retirement age. Figures from the Ministry of Social Development show the number of over-55s… Read more Audio
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Students feeling the squeeze as university halls put prices up
5:45 AM.Some cash-strapped undergraduate students in the capital are ditching further education due to a hike in residential hall fees. Fees often go up annually, but Victoria University of Wellington is… Read more Audio
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A legal expert is calling for better public awareness of scams
5:44 AM.A legal expert is calling for better public awareness of cryptocurrency scams after authorities decided not to investigate the OneCoin scheme. The Commerce Commission said it made enquiries about the… Read more Audio
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Maungatapere farm developes unique raspberries
5:33 AM.A kiwi family's berry farm in Maungatapere is generating a lot of interest around the country due to a unique raspberry they've developed called Solberries. It's a super sweet golden raspberrry that… Read more Audio
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Business news with Madison Reidy
5:28 AM.Madison Reidy updates us on the current business news and markets. The New Zealand dollar: 63.24 US cents 95.85 Australian cents 48.95 Pence 70.10 Japanese yen 4.45 Yuan And if you're heading to the… Read more Audio
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The wonderful world of TradeMe with Logan Mudge
5:22 AM.This week on TradeMe, a super-lap in a four million dollar supercar, a piece of New Zealand television memorabilia and a classic find at a North Shore op shop. First Up producer Jeremy Parkinson spoke… Read more Audio
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The UK prepares for Covid-19 and Labour votes for a new leader
5:10 AM.Our correspondent from London, Alex Cadier keeps us up to date on the current news in the UK. Audio