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First Up for Tuesday 13 April 2021

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 12 April 2021
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 14 April 2021
  • National wants MIQ workers banned if not vaccinated

    Grand Mercure in Auckland which is being used a managed isolation facility.

    5:51 AM.In the past 48 hours we've learned two MIQ workers who have contracted Covid-19 have not yet been vaccinated. National's Deputy leader Shane Reti told Nathan Rarere that's not good enough. Audio

  • Air NZ busy with opening of trans Tasman bubble

    Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran

    5:41 AM.From midnight Sunday, New Zealanders will be able to go on an overseas holiday for the first time since our borders were closed a year ago. Nathan Rarere spoke with Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran… Read more Audio

  • Latest results in Samoa election

    Pacific politics
    The Faatuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi party leader, Fiame Naomi Mataafa

    5:32 AM.We head to Samoa now where the two main political parties remain neck-and-neck after the weekend's election. Provisional results over the weekend had the the incumbent Human Rights Protection Party… Read more Audio

  • The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand

    life and society
    Joe Moody  - Crusaders jersey

    5:24 AM.This morning on TradeMe, listings include Joe Moody's 100th Crusaders game jersey and for musician who has everything, a coffin shaped guitar. But first, TradeMe's Ruby Topzand tells producer Jeremy… Read more Audio

  • NZ top athletes sought psychological support in high numbers

    sport
    Melbourne Arena, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; FIG World Cup Gymnastics 2019 Melbourne; An athlete performs on the bars

    5:18 AM.New Zealand's top athletes sought psychological support in record numbers last year. One year on, a leading psychologist says athletes and coaches are suffering sleepless nights, trouble making… Read more Audio

  • Making caskets that reflect the characters inside

    life and society
    Some of the unique caskets made by Ross Hall's company Dying Art

    5:13 AM.In our New Zealand made segment this week, what kind of coffin do you want when you die? Ross Hall makes personalised caskets for everyone's different interests. He spoke to our reporter Ella Stewart… Read more Audio

  • Pints at the pub, haircuts: UK lifts Covid restrictions

    world
    A pint of beer is poured.

    5:06 AM.We begin in the United Kingdom, where we are joined by our correspondent Henry Riley. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 12 April 2021
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 14 April 2021
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