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First Up for Monday 27 March 2023

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 24 March 2023
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 28 March 2023
  • Pike River documents about Peter Whittall could be released

    Pike River
    Peter Whittall.

    5:53 AM.Documents explaining why charges against former Pike River chief executive Peter Whittall were dropped could be released to families of the disaster. Mr Whittall had faced 12 charges relating to… Read more Audio

  • AK's White Lady food truck turns 75

    business life and society
    The White Lady food truck in Auckland.

    5:45 AM.If you've had any big nights out on the town in Auckland, chances are you've stumbled upon this place, and even possibly stained your shirt. We're talking about the White Lady food truck, which is… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    food
    potato farming

    5:24 AM.For his second to last market report for the month of March is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

  • French protests continue against raising of retirement age

    world
    Thousands of demonstrators gathered on the Place de la Concorde the day after the Prime Minister announced the use of article 49.3 to pass the pension reform.

    5:13 AM.To France now where protests continue against President Macron's plan to raise the retirement age - and that's not even the only violent protest in town.. With Nathan Rarere from Paris is Sarah… Read more Audio

  • US: devastating tornadoes hit Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee

    world
    Emergency personnel and clean up crews in Silver City, Mississippi.

    5:06 AM.It's Sunday in the USA, but both tornadoes and Donald Trump don't take time off to go fishing. With Nathan Rarere from California is LA broadcasting legend Dick Helton. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 24 March 2023
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 28 March 2023
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