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First Up for Friday 26 March 2021
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Covid-19:Another MIQ breach, guest returns positive 12-day test
5:53 AM.Health officials are urgently trying to contact 250 returnees who've already completed managed isolation after a major botch up at the Grand Mercure MIQ facility in Auckland. Checkpoint revealed… Read more Audio
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One-way Cook Islands bubble sees residents flee to NZ
5:48 AM.The Cook Islands could lose 40 per cent of its workforce by the end of the year as locals leave for New Zealand in a bid to find work. A one-way travel bubble between Rarotonga and New Zealand has… Read more Audio
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Covid, plant swapping bringing neighbours together
5:32 AM.Do you know your neighbours? We are right in the middle of the 'Neighbours day Aotearoa' campaign Organiser Cissy Rock says it's about people connecting in place, getting to know our neighbours and… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
5:23 AM.It's time for a look at what's happening at the markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veges Mr Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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Meet rare and friendly animals at Staglands, Upper Hutt
5:12 AM.Staglands Wildlife Reserve near Upper Hutt offers visitors an interactive experience amongst the many friendly animals of the Akatarawa Valley that call it home. Nathan Rarere spoke to Chris Martin… Read more Audio
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Biden to hold first press briefing of Presidency
5:08 AM.To the United States now where President Joe Biden is to hold his first formal press briefing in the next few hours, two months into his Presidency. Nathan Rarere spoke with our Washington… Read more Audio