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First Up for Monday 29 November 2021

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  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
  • Important to get booster vaccination from today

    Wearing protective masks because of COVID-19, a mid adult pregnant woman watches as the female technician administers a booster shot.

    5:51 AM.If you had your second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine more than six months ago you'll be able to get a third booster shot from today. New Zealand's vaccine rollout began in February this year, so… Read more Audio

  • Coromandel tourism businesses prepare for AKers to return

    business tourism
    Regional Spotlight - Coromandel Cathedral Cove.

    5:43 AM.Cast your minds back a few months.. say 104 days .. to August 17- the day we found out a Devonport man had tested positive for Covid-19 and the country was going into Level four lockdown.. The… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    Potato and asparagus

    5:24 AM.It's Monday morning and time for our twice-weekly catch up with The Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth.. Audio

  • Omicron: the next variant of concern closes borders

    A doctor who works in the vaccination hub is given the third dose of the anticovid vaccine at the Cozzoli vaccine hub in Molfetta on November 24, 2021.

    5:15 AM.The World Health Organisation says the Omicron variant has a large number of mutations, and early evidence suggests a possible increased risk of reinfection. New Zealand banned travel from nine… Read more Audio

  • Europe: fresh waves of lockdown protests amid Omicron

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    omicron word in a dictionary. omicron concept.

    5:11 AM.To Europe we go - we're joined our correspondent in Germany by Alex Baird. Audio

  • Canada: maple syrup reserves being opened due to lack of stock

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    Maple syrup with some pancakes in the background.

    5:06 AM.We begin this morning in Canada, Nathan Rarere spoke with our correspondent Laura McQuillan. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 26 November 2021
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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