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First Up for Friday 24 July 2020

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 23 July 2020
  • Next Episode: Monday, 27 July 2020
  • Police cutting of teens hair abuse of power, culturally violent

    crime inequality
    Police

    5:53 AM.A justice advocate says an assault on a teenager by a police officer was an abuse of power and culturally violent. The officer was charged after cutting the 14-year old boy's hair, following a fleeing… Read more Audio

  • NetSafe warns businesses about chargeback fraud

    business technology
    Martin Cocker, CEO Netsafe

    5:50 AM.NetSafe is warning businesses to be on alert for what's known in the retail industry as "chargeback fraud". Customers are using third party online discount offers to order services paid for with… Read more Audio

  • Disappointment over physical restraint changes

    education
    Teacher and student at Linwood Primary School, Christchurch.

    5:47 AM.School principals are disappointed with law changes the government has made for the physical restraint of children. It gave teachers and principals just a day to respond to the plans, which will allow… Read more Audio

  • NZers in UK travel to work around visa limits, extensions

    Visa application form to travel Immigration a document Money for Passport Map and travel plan

    5:38 AM.A New Zealander living in the UK plans to take a trip to Spain then return on a tourist visa, so she doesn't overstay her current work visa. The British Government issued an extension to all visas… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    food
    Clive Thompson, owner of Parkvale Mushrooms, with a box of his portobello mushrooms

    5:24 AM.For a look at the fresh produce markets, Indira is joined by Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth who tells us about the good bargains for the weekend and the benefits of mushrooms for your gut… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 23 July 2020
  • Next Episode: Monday, 27 July 2020
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