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First Up for Monday 23 January 2023

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 16 December 2022
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 24 January 2023
  • Te Pati Maori Debbie Ngarewa Packer on new PM Hipkins

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    Labour Minister Chris Hipkins

    5:50 AM.Nathan Rarere spoke with the co-leader of Te Pati Maori, Debbie Ngarewa Packer to discuss what Chris Hipkins appointment as Prime Minister means for Maori. But he started by asking about a recent… Read more Audio

  • Tennis - the latest on Australian Open with Dave Worsley

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    Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he competes against Mackenzie McDonald of the US during his men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 18, 2023. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

    5:46 AM.The first of World Tennis' Grand Slam tournaments is into its second week. Joining Nathan Rarere from the Australian Open Melbourne is Dave Worsley. Audio

  • Former Labour MP, party whip Sue Moroney on Chris Hipkins as PM

    Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins at Parliament ahead of his confirmation as the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand.

    5:37 AM.Leonard Powell there getting the thoughts of kiwis on the street. What about political insiders? Sue Moroney is a former Labour MP and chief party whip who used to chair the party's women's caucus… Read more Audio

  • New PM: what do AK people think of new appointments

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    Carmel Sepuloni and new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

    5:34 AM.Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and new deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni are promising to rein in some government programs that are less "essential". After the Labour Party voted unanimously on Friday… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    5:22 AM.Joining Nathan Rarere is the one and only Glenn Forsyth, who incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed will remain the Minister of Fruit and Veggies in his administration. Audio

  • Europe:Germany not willing to send tanks to Ukraine

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    Ukrainian army tank units drive towards Kherson's frontline on the way to Kherson on 18 November, 2022.

    5:11 AM.To Europe now, Nathan Rarere is joined by correspondent Nita Blake-Persen in Germany. Audio

  • US: Mass shooting in California

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    Police tape is pictured at the scene near the intersection of Garvey and Garfield avenues in Monterey Park, California, where police are responding to reports of multiple people shot.

    5:06 AM.Let's begin in the United States where at least ten people are dead in a mass shooting in California. With Nathan Rarere from the US is our correspondent Katherine Firkin. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 16 December 2022
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 24 January 2023
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