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First Up for Monday 24 May 2021

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 21 May 2021
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 25 May 2021
  • "Fau was very generous and always had a smile on his face"

    sport
    Fau Vake

    5:55 AM.The world of mixed martial arts is in mourning after Liufau Vake, known as Fau Vake, died yesterday after an alleged assault a week earlier. The 25 year old was left in a coma after the incident on… Read more Audio

  • Tipi Autagavaia updates us on the Supreme court of Samoa

    politics
    Samoa Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese

    5:40 AM.Samoa is facing a constitutional crisis after the ousted head of state declared that he was suspending parliament, only for this to be ruled unlawful by the country's Supreme Court. After making his… Read more Audio

  • Sport report with Brenton Vanisselroy

    sport
    Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford (9) celebrates his goal 0-1 during the English championship Premier League football match between Southampton and Leeds United on May 18, 2021 at the St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England.

    5:35 AM.RNZ reporter, Brenton Vannisselroy joins Nathan Rarere for a look at the weekend sport. Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    food
    Apple generic. Generic bin of Hawke's Bay apples.

    5:22 AM.Time for a look at the fruit and veggie market, our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth is on the case. Audio

  • Cyclist, Sam Dakin on mental health and joining the sprint team

    sport
    New Zealand mens sprint trade team, Bradly Knipe, Zac Williams and Sam Dakin, 2019.

    5:15 AM.After overcoming multiple injuries and a battle with his mental health, Auckland cyclist Sam Dakin has realised his dream of making the New Zealand Olympic squad The 25-year-old stepped into the men's… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 21 May 2021
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 25 May 2021
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