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First Up for Friday 6 November 2020

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  • Special votes counted in NZ, implications significant for some

    politics
    Jacinda Ardern casting her vote in the 2020 general election at Mt Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland.

    5:53 AM.In light of the blistering US election campaign, you could be forgiven for forgetting there are Still undecided seats in New Zealand's Parliament after our election less than three weeks ago. Later… Read more Audio

  • No winner yet in US election, anger at vote counting

    world
    Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden (L) in Wilmington, Delaware, and US President Donald Trump (R) in Washington, DC both pumping their fist during an election night speech early November 4, 2020.

    5:47 AM.To the United States now where no winner has been declared in the Presidential election. Joe Biden has a lead based on states declared, but still needs to win one of a number of those All Important… Read more Audio

  • Coal burner ban could lead to rise in imported food

    business environment
    Coal

    5:47 AM.Dairy giant Fonterra supports a ban on all new coal boilers used to grow and manufacture food, and a transition period for phasing out existing boilers. But others in the food production sector say… Read more Audio

  • Raelene Castle will do lots of listening as CEO of Sport NZ

    sport
    Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle speaks at a press conference at the Rugby Australia head office in Sydney on May 17, 2019.

    5:31 AM.Sport New Zealand's new boss Raelene Castle says she's preparaing for a lot of listening when she takes over at the organisation next month. The former head of Netball New Zealand and Rugby Australia… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    food
    Fruit & veggies Minister Glenn Forsyth and Nathan Rarere

    5:22 AM.Joining Nathan Rarere from the Christchurch markets is our ole mate - half man, half fresh produce, Glenn Forsyth. Summer a blessing and a curse for growers. Audio

  • UK 4-week lockdown to protect the NHS, people accepting

    world
    Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a virtual press conference inside 10 Downing Street in central London on October 31, 2020 to announce new lockdown restrictions in an effort to curb rising infections of the novel coronavirus.

    5:08 AM.Let's head to the UK now where England has entered its second national lockdown. Our correspondent Alex Cadier spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio

  • US election:counting votes continues with Biden closest to 270

    world
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    5:06 AM.To the US where Joe Biden's campaign team are expressing increasing confidence in winning the White House, with a victory in Michigan and a projected win in Wisconsin. Currently the former… Read more Audio

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