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    First Up for Wednesday 17 March 2021

    • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 16 March 2021
    • Next Episode: Thursday, 18 March 2021
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    • Australia shuts down talks with NZ over travel bubble

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      This file photo taken on March 22, 2020 shows Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison reacting during a press conference at Australia's Parliament House in Canberra.

      5:05 AM.Let's cross the Tasman, Nathan Rarere is joined by our correspondent in Brisbane, Pam Corkery. Audio

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    • Candlelight concerts an introduction to classical music

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      5:15 AM.Here's a bright idea for an introduction to classical music - sitting by candlelight in an intimate setting listening to performances of some of the greatest music by composers such as Chopin, Mozart… Read more Audio

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    • NZ Made: Two Dudes Skincare

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      Mike Mcrae and Tom Tappen from Two Dudes

      5:24 AM.Launched in November last year, 'Two Dudes' is a New Zealand brand that hopes to better the life of every 'dude' by making simple and premium men's skincare products. The two dudes of the name are a… Read more Audio

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    • Social supermarket to give those in need shopping experience

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      Green Party co-leader James Shaw and Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge.

      5:32 AM.The Wellington City Mission has partnered with New World to create a social supermarket where those in need of help can now come and choose their own groceries, rather than being given a food parcel… Read more Audio

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    • Peter Burling's Tauranga Yacht club excited by AMCUP

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      Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling and Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena.

      5:37 AM.The Tauranga Yacht club is where Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling started out on the water and they've been avidly following the team with nightly events at the club, Gary Smith is a past… Read more Audio

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    • Crowds at Auckland's waterfront excited by sailing

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      America's Cup Race Village at Auckland's viaduct

      5:45 AM.Team New Zealand are now just one win away from re-claiming the America's Cup after what's being described as one of the all time classic races. The lead sea-sawed for much of yesterday's race, before… Read more Audio

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    • AMCUP:winds interesting for next 2 days

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      America's Cup challenger Britannia of INEOS Team UK training on Waitemata Harbour.

      5:50 AM.We're joined as we have been throughout the America's Cup by yachting commentator Tom Ehman. Audio

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    • Auckland businesses seeing benefit of AMCUP racing

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      The Thirsty Whale is on Napier's waterfront

      5:55 AM.Nathan Rarere spoke with Infometrics economist Brad Olsen. Audio

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      Auckland businesses seeing benefit of AMCUP racing
    • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 16 March 2021
    • Next Episode: Thursday, 18 March 2021

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