First Up for Friday 3 July 2020
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Pubs and bars in England are to open after 3 months
6:13 AM.After a long three months of closures, pubs and bars in England will be back pulling pints - with about a third of UK adults expected to fill its pubs. Customers will have to socially distance with… Read more Audio
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Samoan workers in Hawke's Bay are unsure when they can go home
5:48 AM.A Samoan worker stuck in Hawke's Bay because of the pandemic says his countrymen are struggling with not knowing when they can return home. Uiti Lagavale arrived in November with 116 others from his… Read more Audio
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Thousands waiting for Tonga's border to reopen
5:45 AM.A couple stranded in New Zealand say a lack of clear decision-making about reopening Tonga's border has left them and thousands of others in limbo. More than 7000 Tongan citizens are thought to be… Read more Audio
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Lawyer, Dr Hamish Ross discusses the America's Cup
5:41 AM.The government suspended funding for the America's Cup yesterday, amid claims of financial mismangement, which potentially involves public funds. It comes after allegations of spying, claims of… Read more Audio
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Movies open for the school holidays
5:35 AM.The school holidays are just around the corner - but with heavy release delays - will parents be able to take their kids to the movies? Well the answer is yes, and film buffs say there is also lots on… Read more Audio
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Fruit and veg report with Glenn Forsyth
5:22 AM.Now for a look at the fresh produce markets, Indira Stewart talks with our Minister of Fruit and Vegetables Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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What's trending with Ellie Jay
5:15 AM.Time to look at what's trending on social media now.. Here's First Up producer Ellie Jay Audio
