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First Up for Monday 29 August 2022

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 26 August 2022
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 30 August 2022
  • Bluetooth tracking devices sell out as airlines lose luggage

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    Suitcases are seen uncollected at Heathrow's Terminal Three bagage reclaim, west of London on July 8, 2022. - British Airways on Wednesday axed another 10,300 short-haul flights up to the end of October, with the aviation sector battling staff shortages and booming demand as the pandemic recedes. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

    5:54 AM.Amid numerous reports of airlines misplacing travellers' luggage, bluetooth tracking devices are sold out at many stores across New Zealand. The devices, including Apple AirTags and Samsung SmartTags… Read more Audio

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  • Stuff's Marc Hinton dissects All Blacks loss to Pumas

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    A dejected Codie Taylor of the All Blacks and Aaron Smith of the All Blacks  after losing the Rugby Championship rugby game, All Blacks Vs Argentina, at Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 27th August, 2022.

    5:46 AM.The All Blacks' 18 - 25 loss to Argentina over the weekend has reignited debate about the team's leadership. After coach Ian Foster was granted a reprieve thanks to the ABs' barnstorming victory over… Read more Audio

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  • Someday Stories Series 6 launches 6 new short films today

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    Multiple white color paper show tickets in pile

    5:36 AM.Our website RNZ.co.nz is giving you the opportunity to watch 6 exceptional short films over the next 3 weeks. Someday Stories is back for another series, showcasing six teams of emerging filmmakers… Read more Audio

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  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    5:23 AM.Yes, does indeed have a lovely bunch of coconuts - he's Glenn Forsyth, the Minister of Fruit and Veggies. Audio

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  • Europe: France restricts use of private planes

    world
    A Falcon 50 private jet landed at Pago Pago International Airport on 18 April 2020 with three engineers for StarKist on board.

    5:13 AM.To Europe now where the Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the number of serving members of the armed forces. How will the move have an impact on the conflict in Ukraine… Read more Audio

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  • US: unmanned Artemis rocket set to head to Moon

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    The massive Artemis I rocket rolls past the countdown clock atop a mobile launch platform en route to Launch Pad 39B from the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida March 17, 2022.

    5:07 AM.To the United States now, where the enormous Artemis rocket is preparing for an unmanned test launch from Florida, which will see the rocket's Orion capsule swing past the Moon before parachuting back… Read more Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Friday, 26 August 2022
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 30 August 2022
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