First Up for Friday 29 May 2020
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Weather not so great for long weekend but brings welcome rain
5:54 AM.So will we be basking in sunshine this long weekend - or dashing around to avoid rain. Richard Green's here to take a look at what the weather will be doing. Audio
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Will domestic travel over long weekend ease tourism fears
5:50 AM.As Queen's Birthday approaches this weekend, are kiwis taking the opportunity to holiday in their own backyard? With international travel bans in place for the forseeable future, the reality is… Read more Audio
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Arts sector get govt funding boost of $95m +
5:44 AM.The arts sector's been offered a lifeline with a government funding boost of more than 95 million dollars. The industy's among the hardest hit by the global pandemic, with museums and galleries forced… Read more Audio
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Rugby mental health website Headfirst popularity rises
5:37 AM.The number of people contacting a New Zealand Rugby mental health website has almost tripled in the last couple of months. The Headfirst website allows people to take self-tests for anxiety or… Read more Audio
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Long weekend of Sports with Nathan Rarere
5:33 AM.Sport broadcaster Nathan Rarere joins us now for a look ahead to the weekend's sport. Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
5:23 AM.Joining now for the long weekend produce news, is our Minister of Fresh fruit and veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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Young takahe pair take over the reigns at Orokonui Ecosanctuary
5:11 AM.Two young takahe have been released into Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin. The birds - Waimaire and Bennett - were relocated from Burwood Takahe Breeding Centre near Te Anau yesterday and will be… Read more Audio
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Hawke's Bay farmer speaks about rare drought
5:08 AM.Hawke's Bay officials will today start splitting up a relief fund for farmers battling a once-in-a-lifetime drought. So far there's a million dollars in the kitty from local, regional and central… Read more Audio
