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First Up for Monday 22 March 2021

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 19 March 2021
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 23 March 2021
  • NZ Olympic Comm is disappointed by Japan's ban on fans

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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on November 15, 2020 the logo of the Japanese Olympic Committee is displayed at an entrance of the Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo.

    5:50 AM.The head of the New Zealand Olympic Committee says that a decision by Japan to ban overseas supporters and fans from July's games due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be a big blow to friends and… Read more Audio

  • Covid tracer apps and overseas visitors - Michael Baker

    University of Otago epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker

    5:45 AM.Contact tracing apps are used around the world to slow the spread of Covid-19. But what happens when our borders open to Aussies, will they need to download our Covid tracer app to use? And with the… Read more Audio

  • Where will the next event be held in America's Cup?

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    Emirates Team New Zealand wins race six on day three of the America's Cup presented by Prada. Saturday the 13th of March 2021. Copyright photo: Chris Cameron / www.photosport.co.nz

    5:33 AM.It's still far from clear where the next America's Cup regatta will be held - Team New Zealand beat the Italian sydicate Luna Rossa last week 7 races to 3 to retain the Auld Mug . Most of the talk is… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    5:21 AM.Joining Nathan in the studio this morning is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Glenn likes to pop into the studio at least twice a year and physically bring in some in-season produce. Read more Audio

  • Kiwinorth: animal sanctuary with nocturnal Kiwi house

    Kiwis are one of the species that could be at risk.

    5:11 AM.If you have ever wanted to see a kiwi up close and personal, Kiwinorth is the place to go. Located in Whangarei, KiwiNorth is set on 25 hectares of rolling farmland, forest and bush and features a… Read more Audio

  • Update on flooding in NSW, rain not easing

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    A woman walks past a flooded park along the overflowing Nepean river in Penrith on 21 March as Sydney braced for its worst flooding in decades.

    5:05 AM.We begin the week in Australia, where a natural disaster has been declared for much of New South Wales after days of torrential rain plunged many areas underwater. Entire neighbourhoods were flooded… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 19 March 2021
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 23 March 2021
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