First Up for Friday 9 April 2021
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Best of First Up for Friday 9 April
10:00 AM.In the pod today: we're in Nelson to hear how kunekune, alpacas and miniature horses are making an important difference; New Zealand will suspend arrivals from India after 17 positive cases in managed… Read more Audio
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Epidemiologist: suspending travel last resort
5:52 AM.Joining Nathan Rarere to talk over the many developments from the past 24 hours is University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker. Audio
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Temporary suspension of flights from India after Covid surge
5:43 AM.New Zealand has temporarily suspended travel from India as a response to a surge in Covid cases amongst returnees. It came after 23 new positive cases of Covid were identified in managed isolation… Read more Audio
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Nelson's Fossil Creek Farm a therapy for humans and animals
5:34 AM.Fossil Creek Farm is a safe haven for animals AND people. Located near Nelson, they provide animal therapy to anyone and everyone who needs it. Nathan Rarere spoke with owner and animal assisted… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
5:20 AM.We've missed him over Easter, our Minister of Fruit and Veggies is back, Mr Glen Forsyth is here talking about NZ potatoes and dill. Audio
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India travel suspension greeted with dismay in India
5:12 AM.New Zealand will suspend flights arriving from India due to the high number of Covid-positive passengers arriving from there as the country grapples with its worst wave of Covid-19 yet. Our produer… Read more Audio
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Brexit just one reason for Northern Ireland protests
5:08 AM.To the UK now where we join our correspondent Alex Cadier in London. Audio
