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First Up for Friday 12 June 2020
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Lockdown diaries of two teddies becomes a book
5:53 AM.During the level 4 lockdown, members of the Wellington seaside village of Eastbourne's Facebook page were treated to the tales of two teddy bears as they coped with a different daily life. Uncle… Read more Video, Audio
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NZNO unhappy with review into resthome Covid deaths
5:44 AM.The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says members described 'a sense of chaos' in the aged care facilities where there were covid clusters. There were outbreaks in five aged care facilities, with 16 of… Read more Audio
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New AK shopping centre Commercial Bay keen for punters
5:11 AM.Auckland's new one-billion dollar shopping centre is officially open - boasting more than 120 shops. Commercial Bay, situated near the Waterfront had a shaky start, with it's opening being pushed back… Read more Audio
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Academics slam youth alcohol education programme
5:06 AM.New Zealand academics have slammed a live theatre programme designed to warn young students of the dangers of underage drinking. The theatre programme is an interactive workshop called Smashed, and… Read more Audio