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First Up for Monday 13 March 2023

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 10 March 2023
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 14 March 2023
  • What's next for Karekare locals on AK's west coast

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    Fire Brigade chief officer Toby Hyman says many have not heard just how badly Cyclone Gabrielle had hit West Auckland's Karekare.

    5:53 AM.It's one month to the day since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc on the North Island. And despite being part of the countries biggest city, Karekare on Auckland's west coast is reportedly now the last… Read more Audio

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  • Residents call on Auckland Council to step up

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    Flooding in Swanson, Auckland, from the Waimoko stream.

    5:47 AM.There are growing calls for the government to consider a managed-retreat from flood-prone areas in west Auckland. But, as that could take years to implement, some residents are asking Auckland Council… Read more Audio

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  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    It's Mango season in India

    5:24 AM.Here he is with his coconuts - our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

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  • Gun control measures high on agenda in Germany after shooting

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    09 March 2023, Hamburg: Police officers and helpers are
in action in Hamburg. Shots have been fired and the police are on the scene with strong forces. Photo: Jonas Walzberg/dpa (Photo by Jonas Walzberg / DPA / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

    5:15 AM.And it's Monday morning so time to cross to our Europe correspondent Nita Blake-Persen. Audio

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  • US: Trump indictments loom as he travels to Iowa

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    PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump announced that he was seeking another term in office and officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign.   Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JOE RAEDLE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

    5:05 AM.The first stop of the morning is in the USA - from Los Angeles is our correspondent Dick Helton. Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Friday, 10 March 2023
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 14 March 2023
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