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First Up for Friday 13 May 2022

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 12 May 2022
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  • Supermassive black hole photographed for first time

    science
    The Milky Way has a massive black hole at its centre known as Sagitarrius A*.

    5:51 AM.Images of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy have been captured for the first time. Astronomers say it could teach us more about the laws of physics governing the universe. To… Read more Audio

  • Current fuel prices highest on record

    transport economy
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    5:48 AM.Just two months ago the government scrapped fuel taxes to help people cope during the cost of living crisis when petrol rose above $3/litre. Nonetheless, prices have continue to go up, and up. Nathan… Read more Audio

  • Border open for tourists not a quick fix for industry

    business travel
    Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa Rotorua museum

    5:44 AM.As the prime minister announced yesterday, New Zealand's borders will fully open two months earlier than had previously been planned. So we thought we'd check in with tourism operators to find out if… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    business food
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    5:23 AM.As he does every Monday and Friday, Nathan Rarere is joined from the fresh produce markets by the Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

  • US: Roe v Wade, Covid reaches new records

    law world politics
    Search and rescue personnel work at the site of a collapsed Florida condominium complex in Surfside, Miami, US, on 3 July 2021.

    5:05 AM.In the United States The Supreme Court has met for the first time since the Roe V Wade leak, and a new milestone in covid-19 deaths has been announced.. TVNZ's North America correspondent, Anna… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 12 May 2022
  • Next Episode: Monday, 16 May 2022
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