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First Up for Monday 26 July 2021

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  • Political figures questioned in Fiji over land bill

    Pacific
    Frank Bainimarama.

    5:51 AM.We cross to Fiji now where political figures brought in for police questioning, apparently over an obscure land bill. Joining us now is our Fiji correspondent Lice Movono. Audio

  • New Zealanders in NSW have until Friday to get home

    An Air New Zealand flight departs Apia for Auckland carrying seasonal workers from Samoa, in February 2021.

    5:45 AM.New Zealanders have until Friday to return from Australia on a managed flight home. Returnees will not have to quarantine, other than those coming from NSW who must enter MIQ, while travellers from… Read more Audio

  • Lewis Clareburt finishes seventh in 400m final in Tokyo

    sport
    Lewis Clareburt, Men's 400m Individual Medley final, Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

    5:31 AM.New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt faded over the last 25 meters to finish seventh in the men's 400m individual medley final in Tokyo yesterday, despite being at the head of the pack for much of the… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    food
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    5:23 AM.Joining Nathan Rarere now from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vegetables Glenn Forsyth. Audio

  • Te Araroa and Wharekahika now almost fully vaccinated

    life and society
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    5:15 AM.The small communities of Te Araroa and Wharekahika in Te Tairawhiti are now almost fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The rollout in these isolated areas is ahead of the average achieved by the rest… Read more Audio

  • Anti-lockdown protesters clashed with police in Sydney

    A protester (left) tries to push away a police horse in Sydney, as thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the city's month-long stay-at-home orders.

    5:07 AM.anti-lockdown protesters clashed with police in massive demonstrations in Sydney over the weekend, I'm joined by our correspondent Pam Corkery. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 23 July 2021
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 27 July 2021
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