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First Up for Friday 14 August 2020

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 13 August 2020
  • Next Episode: Monday, 17 August 2020
  • Epidemiologist hopes for more data before govt moves levels

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    5:51 AM.Ideally a few more days test results would be collected before the government moves alert levels. That's from epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker, ahead of Cabinet's meeting today, where they'll… Read more Audio

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  • Woohoo Nana inundated with orders for homemade masks

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    5:46 AM.Homemade mask makers have been inundated with orders - as face coverings become highly recommended during this new outbreak. Julie Chaab began making handmade reusable products following the birth of… Read more Audio

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  • Accomodation sector needs extra Covid funding

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    5:35 AM.A warning from hotels - the situation is dire and they're almost at the end of the road. The New Zealand Hotel Owners Association are now calling for some of the government's Covid-19 tourism fund to… Read more Audio

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  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    5:23 AM.Fresh produce news with our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth. Audio

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  • AK pre-schools worried about survival if lockdown contrinues

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    5:09 AM.Auckland pre-schools are worried they won't survive if the city's level three lockdown extends into next week. Under level three rules, only the children of essential workers and those who cannot stay… Read more Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 13 August 2020
  • Next Episode: Monday, 17 August 2020
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