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First Up for Wednesday 10 March 2021

  • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 9 March 2021
  • Next Episode: Thursday, 11 March 2021
  • First GODZone expedition racers close to finish line

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    Richie McCaw and Sarah Fairmaid are part of the team raising funds for CureKids in the Godzone endurance race that started in Kaiteriteri today.

    5:52 AM.Spare a thought if you're still lying in bed this morning for the competitors yet to finish this year's GODZone endurance race. If you haven't heard of it, the world's largest expedition race involves… Read more Audio

  • Auckland University students missing orientation

    education
    Covid testing queues Auckland University

    5:43 AM.The start of the University year usually means dressing up in togas, breaking the ice with new classmates and plenty of socialising. But in Auckland, Covid-19 has once again interrupted the party. And… Read more Audio

  • AmCup commentator predicting Team NZ win

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    America's Cup teams Luna Rossa and Team New Zealand.

    5:34 AM.Thats the economics of it all, but lets talk now about the racing itself Nathan Rarere discussed the Americas Cup between Italy's Luna Rossa and Team New Zealand from San Francisco with racing… Read more Audio

  • Has America's Cup worked for New Zealand's economy?

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    Americas Cup USA challenger Patriot of American Magic training on Waitemata Harbour.

    5:31 AM.The first race in the America's Cup is now just hours away. But there's no doubt the economic hopes for the event have been impacted by the covid-19 pandemic, with fewer syndicates, tourists and… Read more Audio

  • First Up's Fish Report with Brett Sellers

    food
    Oysters pulled up from Big Glory Bay pulled onto the deck of a barge.

    5:22 AM.Every month we take a dip in the ocean to learn about Kai moana with our expert Foodstuffs Seafood Operations Manager Brett Sellers and the Bluff oyster season has started! Audio

  • NZ Made: Dancing Ponies' Stephanie Hamilton

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    Sundae shoes from Dancing Ponies

    5:14 AM.We're getting to know some of the innovative and creative small businesses New Zealand has to offer. This morning we'll hear from Stephanie Hamilton about her new home-grown business Dancing Ponies… Read more Audio

  • Australia's reaction to Harry and Meghan's revelations

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    5:08 AM.Australia has always been just that little bit closer to cutting the Royal Family loose than we have here in New Zealand. The dusty former penal colony voted against becoming a republic in 1999, but… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 9 March 2021
  • Next Episode: Thursday, 11 March 2021
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