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First Up for Tuesday 9 March 2021

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 8 March 2021
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 10 March 2021
  • Shane Reti: sticking to one vaccine protocol good for country

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    5:50 AM.We're fortunate to be joined each week by the deputy leaders of both of the country's major political parties. On Thursdays we catch up with Labour's number two, Grant Robertson, and on Tuesdays with… Read more Audio

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  • Innocent household items that can poison your pets

    Veterinarian holding a cat and examining him with stethoscope

    5:46 AM.We might think of a lavender filled diffuser as a natural way of winding down, or an automatic fly sprayer as a summer necessity but for our pets, it's a different story. Vets are seeing cases of… Read more Audio

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  • Domestic passengers less compliant than international: air crew

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    A flight attendant welcomes passengers onto an Air New Zealand flight.

    5:42 AM.Air New Zealand flight crews are getting more hassles from people being asked to wear masks on domestic flights than they are on international services. That's according to the airline's general… Read more Audio

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  • Royal commentator on jaw dropping Meghan, Harry interview

    life and society world
    Price Harry and Meghan in conversation with Oprah Winfrey.

    5:32 AM.Meghan Markle made a series of explosive revelations in an interview with Oprah Winfrey yesterday, including that she was suicidal while pregnant with her first child, and when she sought help from… Read more Audio

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  • The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Logan Mudge

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    5:24 AM.This week on TradeMe two vehicles on opposite ends of the spectrum - first, a 2013 AC Cobra - why pay a few million when you can have a grunty late model replica for less than $100,000?? And one for… Read more Audio

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  • Sailing icon Penny Whiting excited for America's Cup to start

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    Stavro Purdie was sailing with his Kohimarama Yacht Club team when he and others spotted a mako shark close up.

    5:14 AM.America's Cup racing is due to kick off on Wednesday with Team New Zealand taking on the Italian boat Luna Rossa. One of the people who will be on the waters of the Hauraki Gulf is Auckland sailing… Read more Audio

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  • UK press react to Meghan and Harry interview

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    Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex speaking to Oprah Winfrey.

    5:09 AM.Nathan Rarere was joined from London by our correspondent Alex Cadier who told us about British reaction to the Oprah interview with the Sussexes. Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Monday, 8 March 2021
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 10 March 2021
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